The inside rearview mirror uses 2 photocell sensors. One sensor is the rear light sensor, located on
the face side of the mirror, facing the rear of the vehicle. The rear light sensor is used to
determine light conditions present at the mirror face. The other sensor is the front light sensor,
located on the backside of the mirror, facing the front of the vehicle. The front light sensor is used
to determine the exterior light conditions at the front of the vehicle. With a low exterior light
condition detected by the front light sensor and a high light condition from the rear light sensor,
the inside rearview mirror will automatically darken the face of the inside rearview mirror and
the left outside rearview mirror. The inside rearview mirror provides a signal circuit and a low
reference circuit to the left mirror face to darken the mirror when needed.
With the gear selector lever in the REVERSE position, backup lamp supply voltage is supplied as
an input to the inside rearview mirror. The mirror monitors this input to disable the automatic
day-night feature. This allows the driver to see objects in the mirror clearly when backing up,
regardless of the rear light sensor status.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Automatic Day-Night Mirror Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit Testing
Wiper/Washer Schematics
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References For Scan Tool Information.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado