Auto dimming mirror staying dim? HELP😞
New to forum and chasing a gremlin.
2008 Suburban with auto dimming rear view mirror that I understand controls the auto dimming feature in the drivers side mirror. Both mirrors are dimmed and will not un-dim. Visible harness wiring is undamaged and sensors are clean and when tested by shining light or covering them have no affect. My question is, is there a fuse that controls just this feature? I have pulled and checked all the I/P fuses and all are good. If no specific fuse to check, does someone have a wiring diagram for the harness or be willing to post which wires/pins to check for making sure it’* a mirror vs wiring problem. Thanks in advance for your help
2008 Suburban with auto dimming rear view mirror that I understand controls the auto dimming feature in the drivers side mirror. Both mirrors are dimmed and will not un-dim. Visible harness wiring is undamaged and sensors are clean and when tested by shining light or covering them have no affect. My question is, is there a fuse that controls just this feature? I have pulled and checked all the I/P fuses and all are good. If no specific fuse to check, does someone have a wiring diagram for the harness or be willing to post which wires/pins to check for making sure it’* a mirror vs wiring problem. Thanks in advance for your help
Yes I’ve tried the on off instructions, disconnect battery reboot, etc. pretty much everything you can find scouring the web. Looking for a miracle before replacing both mirrors and hoping there’* not electrical issue causing them to fry
It’* my understanding the rear view mirror and dimming sensors in it are what control the drivers side dimming as well so can I hope that replacing the rear view mirror may fix the side mirror staying dim? Also is there not a fuse that protects this function? Nothing listed specifically in the fuse diagram and I’ve checked every fuse in the I/P panel and they’re all good.
I think they might be controlled through the door module. Do you have a schematic?
Some manufacturers also have the sensor in the outside mirror.
Some manufacturers also have the sensor in the outside mirror.
Last edited by carfixer007; Sep 7, 2023 at 03:18 PM.









