Elechrtochrtomatic rear view

[Bop]

[Bop]

The image of A/P with Pills berry Dough Boy  was sent in error. Hope everyone gets a laugh!  I had a question though. Doers the 2009 Fusion have an inherent Electromagnetic rear view mirrorr problem? I know about the sensors  getting blocked from spoiler ect. On my car it just doesn't dim. Got one off another car and plugged it in. It doesn't dim either. Have 12v to the thing and good ground. Have tried  bright flash light to sensors.  Microphone works, just no dim function. 

                                                                                                           Thanks, Bob

[bbf2530]

1 hour ago, Bop said:

The image of A/P with Pills berry Dough Boy  was sent in error. Hope everyone gets a laugh!  I had a question though. Doers the 2009 Fusion have an inherent Electromagnetic rear view mirrorr problem? I know about the sensors  getting blocked from spoiler ect. On my car it just doesn't dim. Got one off another car and plugged it in. It doesn't dim either. Have 12v to the thing and good ground. Have tried  bright flash light to sensors.  Microphone works, just no dim function. 

                                                                                                           Thanks, Bob

 

Hi Bob and welcome to the Ford Fusion Forum. Yes, I was wondering about the photo, but figured it would eventually be explained. Did get a good laugh though. ?

 

Concerning the rear-view mirror: No, there are no inherent problems with the electrochromatic mirrors. I would normally suggest checking the fuses, but you state it is receiving power. One thing to keep in mind is I believe it also gets signals from the ambient light sensor on the dash and headlight switch/sensors (perhaps someone in the know can verify), so checking the operation during daylight hours will not necessarily give accurate results.

 

Perhaps one of our tech members will jump in with some further advice and suggestions.

 

Keep us updated and good luck.

Edited February 22, 2023 by bbf2530

[eGuru]

On 2/22/2023 at 1:29 PM, bbf2530 said:

 

Hi Bob and welcome to the Ford Fusion Forum. Yes, I was wondering about the photo, but figured it would eventually be explained. Did get a good laugh though. ?

 

Concerning the rear-view mirror: No, there are no inherent problems with the electrochromatic mirrors. I would normally suggest checking the fuses, but you state it is receiving power. One thing to keep in mind is I believe it also gets signals from the ambient light sensor on the dash and headlight switch/sensors (perhaps someone in the know can verify), so checking the operation during daylight hours will not necessarily give accurate results.

 

Perhaps one of our tech members will jump in with some further advice and suggestions.

 

Keep us updated and good luck.

There are no external signals that affect the rear view mirror dimming functions. What year/model did the replacement come from - pinouts may be different.

[Bop]

Than you.  I checked it at night. Shined a light on the sensors so it thinks it head lights. Got one out of my local pick a part as well.   It had the same plug so i plugged it in just banding it to the other mirror temperately to check it. No dim on that mirror either.  I didn't notice any other wires with power upon activating headlights. I suspect something like you said. only power is from green wire. Green and white was ground.

     Now im on a quest to see if i can put 16" wheels with a normal sidewall height tire on the thing. The 18" that are on it now amplify every bump in the road. Otherwise i love my little Ford.  I'm taking a lotto heat from my Chevy friends. When do they grow up?

                                                                                                                            Regards, Bob

[Bop]

Rear view mirror topic. Thanks for pin out logic. But yes. Pin outs are identical. same year too.  Ive just been flipping the rear view up at night. Side views kinda see to the rear somewhat. Thank you for responding.  I need to get the 18" crash bang tires off the thing first. I cant see why anyone would want to do this to a car. It's a testament to the little Fords suspension. It took the pounding of these 18" for 57,000.