Totemus Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hi everybody. Just wondering if anybody has the same glitch as I do. When i have a car following me with the dip light on, I can see a bar code on my rear view mirror, right in the middle of the mirror. It doesn't show up when there is no light coming into the mirror, only when there is a car behind me with the lights on. Is it a defect and the mirror should be replaced or is it a feature? :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) It's the NSA spying on you...... Edited August 7, 2014 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) havent notice it mine but now thanks to you ill be looking for it...LOL just went out checked mine and dont see no bar code but towards the top i see a little oval shape kind of dark colored .i have the auto dimming rear view mirror so i would assume that is for the mirror to work ... lets us know what you find out.... Edited August 7, 2014 by 2late4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted August 8, 2014 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi everybody. Just wondering if anybody has the same glitch as I do. When i have a car following me with the dip light on, I can see a bar code on my rear view mirror, right in the middle of the mirror. It doesn't show up when there is no light coming into the mirror, only when there is a car behind me with the lights on. Is it a defect and the mirror should be replaced or is it a feature? :shades: This is the first time I heard of this issue. You can review with the dealer to see if they have come across this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've come across that occasionally. It's an impression from a barcode label that was affixed to the mirror by the mirror manufacturer. A couple of rounds of glass cleaner should eliminate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemus Posted August 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 I've come across that occasionally. It's an impression from a barcode label that was affixed to the mirror by the mirror manufacturer. A couple of rounds of glass cleaner should eliminate it. Have done that many times. Didn't help. Big Brother still watches me jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Have done that many times. Didn't help. Big Brother still watches me Run a clay bar across it and see if that helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Since purchasing my 2014 in May I've noticed something like that in my dimming rearview mirror, and it's very visible at all times. I've just figured it was residue left by something stuck to the mirror by the mirror manufacturer, someone in Toluca during assembly to tell workers what parts had to go in, someone during shipment from Toluca to Southfield, MI, or even someone at the dealer in Southfield. I haven't gotten around to cleaning it yet since I honestly never think to clean the rearview in any of my cars. It looks vaguely like a barcode, which is what leads me to believe it's just residue. If it doesn't clean off with Windex or Stoner's Invisible glass, try using a fine mesh netting in conjunction with the cleaner to lightly abrade the surface without scratching it. Invisible Glass cleaning wands available at many auto parts stores come with just such a netting for removing stuck-on junk like that. They're also fabulous for cleaning front and rear windshields without straining to reach, and I've used that netting bonnet to clean rubber transfer from the window weatherstripping. You can also try Goo-Gone. All else fails, tell the dealer and find out if it can be replaced under warranty, as it may be something beneath the glass. Totemus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 How about this. It's a 2014. Take it to the dealer and make them change it. Cleaning isn't going to do anything, it's most likely on the back of the mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemus Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks, B4ZINNGA and OhareFred! Will try to clean. Was not sure if the mirror will withstand more aggressive cleaning efforts, but will try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OURSXT Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I have a 2013 dodge journey and Dodge Dart. Both with the same problem. It drives me crazy!!! since the sensitivity of the auto dimming is so easily darkened. My dart also has numbers above the barcode and they are viewed in reverse which makes me believe that it is behind the glass. Something in the manufacturing process Im sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemus Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I have a 2013 dodge journey and Dodge Dart. Both with the same problem. It drives me crazy!!! since the sensitivity of the auto dimming is so easily darkened. My dart also has numbers above the barcode and they are viewed in reverse which makes me believe that it is behind the glass. Something in the manufacturing process Im sure. See!!!! I'm not the only one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 FYI, I finally had the thought to try and clean it from my mirror. I just rubbed it with my thumb (good ol' spit-shine) and the residue came away. Cleaning with a glass cleaner such as Stoner's Invisible Glass should take care of it. If cleaning that way or with slightly more aggressive methods as noted above, a visit to the dealer for warranty replacement is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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