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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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2011 Auto dimming mirror question

Question for the those of you with a 2011 with Sync and a auto dimming mirror with the built in mic. Do you have a green light on your auto dimming mirror indicating it's on? I ask because I don't think my mirror is diming! As I sit in evening traffic with a car behind me with his lights on, I can put my fingers over both sensors and wait at least a minute or more and there is no change that I can see! How well does your auto dimming mirror work?
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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No green light for me, and no dimming either. I'm pretty sure we are doing something horribly wrong....
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Mine doesn't work either.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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I've got the Sync and dimming mirror, but do not have any issues. I do not have a green light either. Not sure it is supposed to have a green light.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Same problem here, also sync systems stinks, most of the time it does not follow voice comand. Have taken car to dealer twice, I don't see any improvement. After the window tint was installed solved my problem with the rear car headlights blinding me.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Auto dimming mirror is questionable.....not sure about the green lights.....sync works good.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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I did the same tint on the windows
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:51 AM
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My sync works awesome, I have a BB Tour.

My auto dimming works wonderful on the inside mirror. The side mirrors I dont believe are dimming. When I look back in traffic all i see are headlights, everything is dimmed. When they pass me, they are hella bright in the side mirrors, so i know its working. Also, when I put my sunshade up, the mirror goes black, lol.

I was wondering where the mic was. Good to know.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:05 AM
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Well at least it's a little comforting to know that I'm not the only one with a worthless rear view mirror! I did tint my windows too, but even with the windows tinted some lights are blinding!!! Has anyone found and aftermarket mirror that has auto dim, mic & Home link?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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Auto dimming and Sync work fine on mine, but I've never noticed a green light.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RandyW
Auto dimming and Sync work fine on mine, but I've never noticed a green light.
Same here. If you look at the headlights in the rearview, then look at the headlights in your side mirrors you should see a noticeable difference at night.

My SYNC works beautifully too, I'm using iPod Touch and Moto Droid.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RandyW
Auto dimming and Sync work fine on mine, but I've never noticed a green light.
Same here... The auto dimming mirror worked before and after the tint. No green light either.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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My works a little too well lol, but its better than getting a headache from getting blinded by everybodie's HIDs.

I vaguely remember there being a green light on. I will check on my drive home tonight and let you know. Also my sync follows my commands perfectly. I even have my little sister say the commands from the back seat for fun
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Mine dims fine, and no problems with sync, well a little after the muffler deletes
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I have one, I think. Sometimes when I look back the car's lights are white, other times green. I don't want them to be green. There's no way to stop this, is there? Haven't noticed the green light. I don't drive much @ night, though.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by eliyarbrough
I have one, I think. Sometimes when I look back the car's lights are white, other times green. I don't want them to be green. There's no way to stop this, is there? Haven't noticed the green light. I don't drive much @ night, though.
I have an auto dimming mirror out of a Dokata in my mustang and the Mirror goes dark green when dimming. I think this is just the technology they use. I could be wrong I'm only familiar with the Dodge mirror and not Fords.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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The dimming mirror in the Mustang stinks. I bought a OEM accessory mirror for my Mazda Tribute and it works much, much better. I'm pretty sure Mazda uses the same domestic windsheild button mounts as Ford.

http://www.mazdaoempartssuperstore.c...product=277789

I think the Mazda ones are made by Mito (not sure about the 'Stang)
http://www.mitocorp.com/auto-dimming-mirrors.html

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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:41 AM
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Mine works but I don't remember a green light as for sync it works perfectly and I have the new iPod nano connected. Does everyone have the latest version of Microsoft sync 3.2 ? I believe it came out in august or September i'm wondering if that might be some of the issues here with the sync being buggy with some and not others.
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Mine sucks doesn't work worth a ****, sometimes works when the top is down. There is no light, and can't change it because Sync mike is in it. Ford should be ashamed.
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Mine works fine. I've noticed that it doesn't work till the car behind me gets a certain distance from my car. Sitting at a red light and taking off it doesn't work. But once I get some distance from the car behind it'll work perfect.
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