Switching rearview mirrors...

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Discussion Starter · Jul 6, 2002

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Do you all think it would be possible to add a rearview mirror like the one in my TL? It has the auto dim feature and all it needs is a power wire connected to an accessory line and a ground...here are some pics!

By the way I can buy a brand new one at the dealer for only 70 bucks!! The only problem I can think of would be mounting the new base to our windshield...

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502 MotorSports

· #2 · Jul 6, 2002

sure, all you need is that rearview mirror adhesive and be at least a minimum of electrically adequate (if it is a wiring harness, you will have to splice it).

I say go for it

Triton3K

· #3 · Jul 6, 2002

I wanted to do the same thing awhile back but I never got an anwer as to if it could be done.

92coupeon18s

· #4 · Jul 6, 2002

yep do it. i have been wanting to do this for a while

freakyty

· #5 · Dec 18, 2003

has anyone tried to auto dim mirror switch. i had it in my chevy avalanche and my fiancee has in in her 03' tl.

tnelson

· #6 · Dec 18, 2003

pretty sure its been done. james S or somebody. i remember there was a big discussion about it a while back.

freakyty

· #7 · Dec 18, 2003

thanks. i am thinking about trying it

shahavchik

· #8 · Dec 18, 2003

i did it a while ago: Link

92L

· #9 · Dec 18, 2003

if i were to do it i would prefer to go with a donnely mirror w/ compass and temp.

freakyty

· #10 · Dec 18, 2003

why do you recommend the donnely mirror. i actually did a internet search and discovered their product. do you think their product is of higher quality?

supplant

· #11 · Dec 18, 2003

That seems like a good idea. If the general consensus is that it will work, would it be possible to install a Homelink 3-button garage system into our sun visors?

What do you all think?

92L

· #12 · Dec 18, 2003

why do you recommend the donnely mirror. i actually did a internet search and discovered their product. do you think their product is of higher quality?

i am not one to say which is a more superior product since I've never messed w/ a TL mirror. I am also a member on a forum that deals with honda odysseys (my wife's van). Most people that are into modding their Ody's have done the swap to a Donnely mirror and have raved about it. The only prob is that they're $300, so if you can afford that cash then you can't lose.

That seems like a good idea. If the general consensus is that it will work, would it be possible to install a Homelink 3-button garage system into our sun visors?

I don't think our visors our thick enough to install a homelink. The homelink is more than just the buttons. You would have to buy visor's with the homelink built in or be prepared to do some major modding of your visor. Here's a shot of the homelink. The pic will only be good for another 2 days...its off of ebay.

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92coupeon18s

· #13 · Dec 18, 2003

for the wirror just hook up ground and power to the cig lighter fuse or something that powers when u turn the car on then stick that biatch on

freakyty

· #14 · Dec 19, 2003

good idea about the cig lighter, because i don't smoke and it would keep things simple

stevieray

· #15 · Dec 19, 2003

Originally posted by
Do you all think it would be possible to add a rearview mirror like the one in my TL? It has the auto dim feature and all it needs is a power wire connected to an accessory line and a ground...here are some pics!

By the way I can buy a brand new one at the dealer for only 70 bucks!! The only problem I can think of would be mounting the new base to our windshield...

Absolutely because I did it. I bought a Donnelly temp/compass/auto-dim mirror off e-Bay for $120 and wired it myself. Not hard at all. Be sure to go by an auto glass place and have them remove your OEM mirror and glue the proper size metal "button" on the windshield because the OEM mount will not work with the Donnelly. Not sure about a GENTEX mirror. BTW, GENTEX does make a mirror that has HomeLink circuitry built in but it's about a $400 item. Later---

shahavchik

· #16 · Dec 23, 2003

Re: Re: Switching rearview mirrors...

stevieray said:
Absolutely because I did it. I bought a Donnelly temp/compass/auto-dim mirror off e-Bay for $120 and wired it myself. Not hard at all. Be sure to go by an auto glass place and have them remove your OEM mirror and glue the proper size metal "button" on the windshield because the OEM mount will not work with the Donnelly. Not sure about a GENTEX mirror. BTW, GENTEX does make a mirror that has HomeLink circuitry built in but it's about a $400 item. Later---

GENTEX mirror also doesn't fit legend's mount. However, it's a pretty simple modification to make it fit. This way you can always put the old mirror back on.

stevieray

· #17 · Dec 23, 2003

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shahavchik said:
GENTEX mirror also doesn't fit legend's mount. However, it's a pretty simple modification to make it fit. This way you can always put the old mirror back on.

:werd: Here's a pic of my Donnelly mirror. A GENTEX has the temp & compass reading in a little "window" in the top right corner while the Donnelly has it on the "chin" as you can see.

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JTJohnny102

· #18 · Dec 23, 2003

my last car i had installed my auto dim mirror from my brother's sc400. worked great. too bad it was totaled in the accident

Triton3K

· #19 · Dec 23, 2003

what do you guys think about this? I like it but cost too much damm money.
Go down to the picture that says after.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2449919815&category=33699

stevieray

· #20 · Dec 24, 2003

Triton, that's too much, IMO. I paid approximately $120 for my Donnelly mirror. You may want to do an e-Bay search for them instead.

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