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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSTESTING AND INSPECTIONAUTOMATIC DIMMING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR, TESTING FUNCTION
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Testing Function
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Testing Function
Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror, Testing Function
Test requirements
- Interior rearview mirror installed
- Ignition switched on
- Reverse gear not engaged
Test procedure
- Hold photo sensor closed on front side (or tape).
- Radiate photo sensor on back side using light source (flash light).
- The interior rearview mirror must dim within a short time.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.