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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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There was a post a couple yrs ago,but I'm a old fart & my memory is on hold.My question is: What is that sensor or whatever it is on the back of the rear view mirror,it's in the hole.I remember putting a piece of tape on it ,but later took it off.??
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Is it a light sensor to auto dim the mirror?
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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NSA camera?

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Is it a light sensor to auto dim the mirror?
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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NSA camera?

That's right..........
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Is it a light sensor to auto dim the mirror?
Now i remember..Thanks
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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just remove the mirror. no driver on the road these days uses it anyway.
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by child_of_fire
just remove the mirror. no driver on the road these days uses it anyway.
I do,like said most do not....
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NSA camera?

With a mic!
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Bullet hole . . . . are you in a Gang????
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I will take a wild guess "Rain Sensor"
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Originally Posted by child_of_fire
just remove the mirror. no driver on the road these days uses it anyway.
You have a Corvette, no one can catch you anyway.
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