older cadilacs had those mirros in 'em, that should be quite easy to find in a junk yard. I know for a fact that to replace that mirror is a $400 part, well thats what a garagewould have top pay at least...

Mark

 

I guess there are different brands of auto dimming mirrors out there. I have noticed that the ones in my Audi, my brother's BMW and my mom's Mercedes all are transparent to me, probably all by the same manufacturer. I do know that ones in Fords and I think GMs don't work as well. Perhaps different manufacturers do different things.

You can actually get one for $99 brand new from a couple of sites. If you add on temperature display, compass display, and integrated map lights, then the price does go up. I just want a regular auto dimming mirror. I might just bite the bullet and pay the $99. I can't really find any on eBay for cheaper.

 

Did this on my '96 Del Sol. Definitely needed on a car that sits so low and where you drive around with the rear window down. It was easy to install. the one I have I got from a junk dealer (scotlandyardspares) on EBay. $40 shipped to me. It was off either a Caddy or Buick Roadmaster. Anyways, 3 wires. One negative, one positive, one ground. Wired it to the door as it comes with map lights. So, the lights come on when I open close the door, I can flick them on with the switch on the mirror, and the auto-dim feature works great. I did a search on EBay for mirrors and found TONS. Good luck!

 

thx!

 

Stupid noob question here-

(first let me check my ego at the door)

I know that Gentex makes the auto dim mirros for GM products and have seen some for sale on ebay (pretty reasonably priced), but is the windshield mount compatible? I read something about a "cam-lock" mount used on (some) Hondas.

I took a look at the mount on my 6th gen accord and couldn't find a set-screw anywhere ... although it was nighttime and my garage isn't very well lit .. anyone know how it comes off?

-Rick

 

Most Japanese branded cars have cam lock rearview mirrors. You simply turn the mount to the right or left and the mirror will lift off, just as a wedge mount will. I have a new Donnelly mirror with compass, dimming and map lights installed I just have to figure out what wire to tap to get power near the fuse box (98 Accord EX-V6).

I purchased my mirror from American Security for $229. USD and free shipping. Just put one on my Tribute and my Miata without much drama.

Ray

 

Check my write-up.Hope this helps.

Loran

 

call me old-fasioned, but flipping the tap on my mirror does the trick for me :db: