Rear view mirror - Can I default to off?

Tundrahead · #1 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 12:46 AM

I hate that dimming rear view mirror in my 2005 Tundra. Can I have it off all the time as a default, rather than 'auto'?

JustBNme · #2 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 01:49 AM

If it's like the one in the '06 DC, there's a button on the lower front of the mirror. Pressing it turns the function and an adjacent LED on/off.

LED On = Autodimming enabled
LED Off = Autodimming disabled

What aspect causes you to dislike this capability so much?

DH · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tundrahead

I hate that dimming rear view mirror in my 2005 Tundra. Can I have it off all the time as a default, rather than 'auto'?

Since you hate it so much, I will do you the favor and swap my regular mirror for your auto dimming. This way you will not be bothered with the auto dimming feature. If your interested let me know.

Tundrahead · #4 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JustBNme

If it's like the one in the '06 DC, there's a button on the lower front of the mirror. Pressing it turns the function and an adjacent LED on/off.

LED On = Autodimming enabled
LED Off = Autodimming disabled

What aspect causes you to dislike this capability so much?

I have a cab and its waaaaaaay to dark to look through.....

Big_Al1 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DH

Since you hate it so much, I will do you the favor and swap my regular mirror for your auto dimming. This way you will not be bothered with the auto dimming feature. If your interested let me know.

I'll second that

single · #6 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tundrahead

I have a cab and its waaaaaaay to dark to look through.....

Get some better backup lights! That's what I did. I was tired of having to roll down my window so I could see where I was backing. Got this unit with the plugngo adapter and I can SEE again. I had to do a little trimming on the unit because the Toyota hitch doesn't stick out far enough. Or, they make on that just slides in your receiver. Plugs into the towing harness.

0004199 White Night Fixed Mount Rear Lighting System for 2 Inch Receiver Type Trailer Hitches

Tundrahead · #7 (**permalink**) 12-31-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by single

Get some better backup lights! That's what I did. I was tired of having to roll down my window so I could see where I was backing. Got this unit with the plugngo adapter and I can SEE again. I had to do a little trimming on the unit because the Toyota hitch doesn't stick out far enough. Or, they make on that just slides in your receiver. Plugs into the towing harness.

0004199 White Night Fixed Mount Rear Lighting System for 2 Inch Receiver Type Trailer Hitches

Not for backing up, I cant really see through the tinted camper/cab I have. I like to look at whats behind me and those faint headlights just dont work. When I shutoff the rear view mirror it makes a huge difference. I hate dimmer mirrors, period.

DH · #8 (**permalink**) 12-31-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tundrahead

Not for backing up, I cant really see through the tinted camper/cab I have. I like to look at whats behind me and those faint headlights just dont work. When I shutoff the rear view mirror it makes a huge difference. I hate dimmer mirrors, period.

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