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Old 03-06-2011, 03:42 PM
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First night ride in 2011 FX4

Hey Guys, last night, took the new truck out and noticed in my drivers side mirror, i can see the reflection of the 3 lights that are for the light switch in the dashboard. Is this normal, I noticed the mirror has a dimming function as well, but i still could see the reflection.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 03:51 PM
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Normal, you get used to it.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 03:55 PM
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really, it didnt seem as bad when the mirror was dimmed but i kept looking at it. i plan on tinted the window, will that help. I never seen nothing like that before
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 04:12 PM
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Yes it is normal, i think it is actually reflecting off the window and not the mirror. The reason I say that is because I tinted my fronts and at night I see the reflection more now.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 04:16 PM
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so tinting makes it worse? I love the interior and the ride is so nice but this is alittle disappointing to have to deal with.
 
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IMO it got a little worse as the darker tint reflected it back, I noticed it the first week but have yet to notice in the year since.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 04:22 PM
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so basically, after a while you learn to deal with it? Im surprised more people havent complained about it.

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Old 03-06-2011, 05:03 PM
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there was a thread about this last year with the '10s it is just reflecting off the interior of the window glass. i dont even notice it anymore.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 05:17 PM
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Just joined, figured that thread existed already. What was the overall concensus - has that happened on other vehicles?
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 05:24 PM
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I've had mine for 6 months and I've never noticed it.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 05:26 PM
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Had my truck since August of 2009, and never noticed it either.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:08 PM
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really, it didnt seem as bad when the mirror was dimmed but i kept looking at it. i plan on tinted the window, will that help. I never seen nothing like that before
Nope, it reflects off the window so it looks like its on the mirror. Mines at 20% and I still see it.
 
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Old 03-06-2011, 08:40 PM
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ok, guess i.ll have to get used to it.

thanks Guys!
 
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I'm going to have to pay attention tomorrow for this haha
 
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have done a lot of night driving haven't noticed it.
 


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