Disable anti dazzle mirror - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

CrazyLatte · 11-09-2012, 10:20 AM

Does anyone know how to disable the anti dazzle function for the centre mirror in the car?

The mirror darkens when light shines into it... I just couldn't get used to it... I could disable it at the press of a button on my last Golf GTI...

David328M-Sport · 11-09-2012, 03:54 PM

Seriously? It is a great feature. Had it in my E90 as well. Because of the inbuilt sensor, I doubt you or I could disable it. Maybe the dealer by changing 'codes' or something similar, but I doubt they would want to disable it.

Give it a little more time. Hopefully you will get used to it. It is very good and responds both ways very quickly.

J1n · 11-10-2012, 02:45 AM

Dont think you can disable it mate. It will prove worth while as more cars get blinding LED on em

dcg71 · 11-10-2012, 04:46 AM

You can stick something over the sensor if you're really desperate. Might look a bit ghetto though.

F30AM · 11-10-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyLatte

Does anyone know how to disable the anti dazzle function for the centre mirror in the car?

The mirror darkens when light shines into it... I just couldn't get used to it... I could disable it at the press of a button on my last Golf GTI...

It can give a false sense at night but it's worth it IMO as I hate being dazzled. Got it on the door mirrors as well. You'll get used to it.

digitallust · 11-10-2012, 10:38 AM

Yeah I have them on the centre and wing mirrors, wouldnt have it any other way... definitely something to try and get used to.

J1n · 11-11-2012, 05:01 AM

After reading this post it got me thinking.. the 328's are supposed to come with exterior anti dazzle mirrors?

CrazyLatte · 11-11-2012, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by J1n

After reading this post it got me thinking.. the 328's are supposed to come with exterior anti dazzle mirrors?

Yes... My wing mirrors are anti dazzle as well

J1n · 11-11-2012, 05:14 AM

Hmmm any suggestions what would the best way to test this. As I found driving in front of ppl at night the interior mirror dims but not the "wing" ones.

ozorion · 11-11-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by J1n

Hmmm any suggestions what would the best way to test this. As I found driving in front of ppl at night the interior mirror dims but not the "wing" ones.

I may be wrong here, but I believe if you have upgraded to the anti-dazzle wing mirrors, they have the folding function (an extra button next to the mirror selector for adjustment). If you just have the basic mirrors, you won't have the folding button.

Spikey · 11-11-2012, 07:40 AM

I would have thought the wing ones dim in similar conditions to the rear view ones. they should be anti dazzle and folding by default for 328s though

J1n · 11-11-2012, 07:41 AM

Yup got the folding mirrors as standard on the 328 and 335, I'll check it out tomorrow if i manage to do some night driving

David328M-Sport · 11-11-2012, 03:06 PM

My old (not old, old but recently sold) E90 had the same dimming setup. Yes the exterior mirrors would dim, but only to the extent of high beams not dazzling me from behind. Maybe they did not even dim, perhaps they had an anti dazzle coating on them. Or both.

Same setup in the F30.

J1n · 11-12-2012, 04:11 AM

I think it's anti dazzle coating.. i can't see em on my F10 too

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David328M-Sport Brigadier General Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 3,174 iTrader: (0)	Seriously? It is a great feature. Had it in my E90 as well. Because of the inbuilt sensor, I doubt you or I could disable it. Maybe the dealer by changing 'codes' or something similar, but I doubt they would want to disable it. Give it a little more time. Hopefully you will get used to it. It is very good and responds both ways very quickly. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect.

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digitallust Private First Class Drives: F30 BMW 320d Sport Line Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kalgoorlie Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	Yeah I have them on the centre and wing mirrors, wouldnt have it any other way... definitely something to try and get used to. __________________ _________________________________________ 320d Sport line, F30 Alpine White,Black Dakota, Coral Red Trim, Brushed Aluminium, Sports Suspension, Sports Seats, Anthracite Headliner, Prof Sat Nav, Bi-Xenon, 18" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, Side-view, Top View,Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning,Anti Dazzle Folding Mirrors.

11-11-2012, 03:06 PM	#13
David328M-Sport Brigadier General Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 3,174 iTrader: (0)	My old (not old, old but recently sold) E90 had the same dimming setup. Yes the exterior mirrors would dim, but only to the extent of high beams not dazzling me from behind. Maybe they did not even dim, perhaps they had an anti dazzle coating on them. Or both. Same setup in the F30. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect.

11-10-2012, 02:45 AM	#3
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,254 iTrader: (0)	Dont think you can disable it mate. It will prove worth while as more cars get blinding LED on em

11-11-2012, 05:01 AM	#7
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,254 iTrader: (0)	After reading this post it got me thinking.. the 328's are supposed to come with exterior anti dazzle mirrors?

11-11-2012, 05:14 AM	#9
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,254 iTrader: (0)	Hmmm any suggestions what would the best way to test this. As I found driving in front of ppl at night the interior mirror dims but not the "wing" ones.

11-11-2012, 07:40 AM	#11
Spikey Captain Drives: erratically Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: around town~ Posts: 637 iTrader: (0)	I would have thought the wing ones dim in similar conditions to the rear view ones. they should be anti dazzle and folding by default for 328s though

11-11-2012, 07:41 AM	#12
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,254 iTrader: (0)	Yup got the folding mirrors as standard on the 328 and 335, I'll check it out tomorrow if i manage to do some night driving

11-12-2012, 04:11 AM	#14
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,254 iTrader: (0)	I think it's anti dazzle coating.. i can't see em on my F10 too

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