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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
I think the standard is incandescent. Halogen is available.

Wiring diagram would not show anything since the BCM controls it.
That kind of current control wouldn't be contained (hidden) as part of the module itself. It was kinda my point that you wont find a dimming feature because there isn't one. Other dimming controls are documented.
Old Feb 1, 2018 | 08:15 AM
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The feature that i like is, when the engine is running and you forget it is and go to crank it
- it doesnt engage the starter into the fly wheel.
Old Feb 1, 2018 | 08:51 AM
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I did that the other day after a remote start and was like "well thats lucky". Pretty sure its because on older cars when you turn to start it would send a signal to the starter itself to crank, but on this car and all newer ones it sends a signal to the BCM first, which tells the starter to run. Since the BCM knows the engine is running, it doesn't send that signal further to the starter. A neat party trick (party of one) is that you dont even have to hold the key to start. Just turn it to start and let go of the key and it'll start right up!If you try this make sure you turn the key FULL forward before letting go; when I first discovered this I once accidentally turn it halfway between ON and START which will cause the injectors to run but wont fully engage the starter, resulting in a semi-flood. Only happened once when I was in a hurry not paying attention.
Old Feb 1, 2018 | 08:12 PM
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I am sure glad its there
Old Feb 4, 2018 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DwRed2LT
The feature that i like is, when the engine is running and you forget it is and go to crank it
- it doesnt engage the starter into the fly wheel.
I did not know about that, cool feature!
Old Jan 30, 2019 | 10:34 PM
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I figured out what was happening, when I was looking back at the brake lights through the rear view mirror the auto dimming part of the mirror engaged and it looked like the brake lights were dimming, but was just the mirror. My bad.

The light from the uncovered third brake light was activating the mirror like someone’s headlights would have.
Old Jan 31, 2019 | 11:21 PM
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The dimming mirrors are cool, but on my Suburban, which has dimming side mirrors, the driver side one leaked out its dimming fluid. Drat.
Probably just gonna find an ordinary one to replace it.

Haven't had a problem with the HHR's inside one, though.
Old Feb 3, 2019 | 02:23 PM
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:-) Features probably vary from model to model. Having a base panel, my windshield wipers don't change speed. I do have the ice warning though. I have some wiring that is/was probably part of a universal package for seat heaters, but I don't have the wiring for the subwoofer in the rear quarter (wish I did...).
Old Feb 4, 2019 | 04:32 PM
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The WW speed thing is barely noticeable and only on intermittent setting. Maybe only on later years.
In the Owner Manual.
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