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Nov 8, 2008 | 10:18 AM

#16

vbxjeeper

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From: virginia beach

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Is there any write ups on how to install the one with a compass and thermometer?

Nov 8, 2008 | 10:36 AM

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OverlandZJ

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From: Bristol,Pa

Year: 94

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

I'm not sure how the MOD's here feel about linking write-ups from another forum? But heres the one that sparked my interest.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=943897

Nov 8, 2008 | 07:34 PM

#18

littleblueman

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From: Sticks, NC

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXJ

How does it sense the lights need to be dimmed and how does it accomplish that task? Sorry to be so unknowledgeable on this subject.

BTW which models had that mirror that just autodims.

Blue, the mirror has a photosensor (usually mounted on the lower side of the mirror facing rearward) that of course picks up the headlights of the car behind you. Some are so sensitive that bright sunlight from the rear will darken the mirror.