I use my manual dimming function on my factory equipped regularly. (Sport car sitting low), Will I lose the dimming effect with this on ?
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I'm not really sure you light want to contact seller and ask I have a Monte Carlo and attached the device to factory mirror which has lamps on it and it works fine when I turn on lights. I also added musical system and it stays attached fine I say purchase it if it doesn't work out send it back or go to an alarm shop ask them to let you put it on there as though your going to purchase it see if it works if you like it but Amazon Broadway mirror for better pricing Good luck
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Yes it is usually attached onto your mirror so any dimming will be nullified
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Johnathan, The dimming works fine. The only issue and it really isn't a problem that my visor on my Miata has to be readjusted if I pull it down due to the size (width) of the new mirror. The extra size of the mirror is great, you really don't have any blind spots and in a low car that can be a problem. I love the mirror.
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Yes, you will lose the dimming function. Look around, you may be able to find one with the manual dimming switch, but not in this price range.
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Electrician here... this is most likely an issue with the switch you are using. Modern electronic style dimmers do not completely turn off the power when in the lowest (off) position. If you have an electronic dimmer switch look at it very closely and you should see a small pull tap (usually pretty inconspicuous), this is a "maintenance" off switch. Pull it out and see if your flickering goes away, if so then you will need to install a different switch.
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I hooked mine up according to the package instructions on a Mercedes ML 320 with auto headlights. No need to disconnect the auto-on feature. The only complaint I have is that they sometimes turn off in the summer if the AC triggers the radiator fan to run at high speed. They sense the voltage change when the fans first engage . I presume that the voltage regulator may be a bit slow in adjusting the alternator output. 99.9%of the time, they work perfectly.They dim as designed at night when the Auto-on Headlights operate.
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Factory auto dim does not provide a constant 12vdc source. There is one available in the headliner if you have factory sunroof option installed.. Hope that helps.
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It depends upon the car wiring. Although the radio has auto-dim capability, it is not usually recommended for do-it-yourselfers. Crutchfield recommends that this function be ignored due to complications that can arise. If you really want this function, it's better to use a professional installer.
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NO - the unit has a switching power supply for the LEDs. A dimmer would do nothing to the brightness other than on/off at some point in the range.
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Yes, using the dimmer and lowering the lighting level reduces your electrical usage.
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Like the others have said, you need a constant lead for the power, and one switched source to turn the mirror off with the car. Also tinted windows may cause the mirror not to dim all the way.
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It worked OK after I contacted the Mfg and reset it, after the problem I ordered a manual dimmer switch and replaced it. The manual switch works 1st time every time.
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I don't have any effect at all.I have after market DRL that I installed by myself and Never set the headlight @ auto position.
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You can set the unit where it will dim on it on however it will dim deeply with no problem
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wish I could be more helpful, but I don't dim the light in the traditional sense. I use dimmer X-10 modules to turn some lights fully on and off. What has happened over that year or so is that the light began to flash when not in use. My experience with other LED lights tells me that the loading circuit within the lamp has failed (an artificial small load to simulate standard bulbs to controllers). To not go crazy I put the lamp on a relay switched X-10 module.As far as color in full on performance, without an instrument, no one would see a color shift.hope that hellps.
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Romulo, I do not use it in a situation where I would need to dim it. These types of lamps use so little energy any standard switch should do . Returning to the dimming question, I suggest calling an electrical contractor.
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I understand the sensor to be auto dimming for the rearview mirror to prevent glare at night. Mine does that and this item works perfectly for it.
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It has a dimmer wire. From what I read online that's what it's supposed to be for. But when I hooked it into a buddy of mines car, turning the lights on made no difference. I'm not sure if it was because of the car, if maybe that isn't what it's for or because it simply doesn't work.
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Its harmless. Depending on how you have your light switches set you may notice there dimly kit while your driving. I kinda like it. They use much less juice, so the current in the line shows up. Your x cuts power to that circuit when the car is off after ten or fifteen min anyway. You can check, they won't be lit
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Not 100% on the LED light, as i have a normal bulb in mine, however, in my last house i believe i had the same switch and it did work. I believe it depends on teh bulb and not the controller, some LED cannot be dimmed.The switch itself, if you just press the button quickly, the light turns on and off instantly. If you press and hold the button, then the light dims.