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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Default rear view mirror auto dimming stopped working

is this a sign of a bad rearview mirror..i've never had a auto dimming mirror before so im not sure if i can fix the one i have or if i need to have it replaced..
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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First thing to check is to make sure it is getting power.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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there is a little button on the bottom of the mirror that lights up when i push it so im guessing that there is power...mirror doesnt do anything when i push it though..
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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You might have to replace the mirror, then.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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yep.. looks that way...
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Probably something in the circuit board burned out.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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i may take a trip to the pull a part and try to find me one...what yrs would fit my 96 jgc..
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