Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror

[mdmale]

I have a 2014 corolla s, and wanted to know is it possible to get a auto dimming rear view mirror installed, I see it on toyota's accessory website.

 

[jolly]

Absolutely ! Auto-dimming with compass.
Dealer installed it as a "welcome gift" (yeah, sure...) when I bought my Corolla last october (Canada).

 

[dieselscout80]

http://www.comptoyota.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_toyota_corolla_accessories.pdf

 

[mdmale]

where do i tap into the car to get power to the mirror?

 

[rondunc]

Look under the headliner. Alot of times the car is prewired for the option. If so just plug and play.

 

[Donabed Kopoian]

If you have a moonroof, you can tap there as well.

 

[mdmale]

thanks and i do have a moon roof , so ur saying tap into the moon roofs power or the map lights power?
explain please.

 

[mdmale]

and how hard is it to get the headliner down with out damage?
i need detailed instructions. please

 

[Donabed Kopoian]

Moonroof power. Tap into one of the switches, because those are only hot in ACC or ON, the map lights are hot at all times so you don't want those wires.

You'll need body panel tools to remove the dome light/moonroof switch assembly. Once that is removed you should be able to fish the wire from the auto-dimming mirror up there and find the wire to tap into without having to remove anything else. Take your time and work slowly. There are two tangs that you have to pop off to the rear of the assembly, then two clips that come off in the front after that.

 

[mdmale]

what kind of body panel tools?

 

[TigerHeli]

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html

 

[mdmale]

ok thanks but what about getting the stock mirror off?

 

[Donabed Kopoian]

I usually use a heat gun to do it. Get the glue nice and hot and the mirror will come off, then , after the windshield cools off on its own, use isopropanol or a glue remover to get the window clean. If you aren't comfortable with this, pay a body shop to remove the old rear-view mirror.

 

[mdmale]

But there is a screw on my mirror?

 

[mdmale]

don't have to remove the mirror foot because there is a screw on it.

 

[mdmale]

Absolutely ! Auto-dimming with compass.
Dealer installed it as a "welcome gift" (yeah, sure...) when I bought my Corolla last october (Canada).

the USA dealers don't carry the auto dimming rear view mirror as an accessory

 

[Donabed Kopoian]

I've seen some with screws and some without, usually the auto-dimming mirror will comes with its foot. If it does, you may be able to compare it to the stock mirror and if they are the same, then remove bolt and replace.

 

[mdmale]

Cool

 

[mdmale]

Thanks 4 the info folks, just got it installed today and it looks factory and very nice!!!!

 

[mdmale]

now how do I put a picture of it on here so you all can see if interested

 

[Donabed Kopoian]

Upload the picture to photobucket, then drop the link here with the picture icon.

Looking forward to seeing the install.

 

[mdmale]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/mdmale1/Mobile Uploads/20140823_113558_zps4b2a1f3f.jpg

Thanks and here is the link

 

[mdmale]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/mdmale1/Mobile Uploads/20140824_190805_zps73766882.jpg
here are some more pictures of my installed auto rear view dimming mirror

 

[mdmale]

 

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[mdmale]

I forgot to mention it has a compass also

 

[Donabed Kopoian]

Nice! So did the feet match? Or did the old one have to come off?

 

[rondunc]

Did you have to splice onto another wire and if so quick one.

 

[mdmale]

Thanks , the foot matched perfectly, I had an auto shop install the mirror so I don't know which wires were spliced into but I'm sure it was the sunroof power.

 

[mdmale]

I meant an Car audio shop installed it

 

[Donabed Kopoian]

I might look into getting one.

 

[FrozenBiker]

I forgot to mention it has a compass also

Nice to have a compass in there. Do you have the part number for this mirror?

 

[mdmale]

I got it from Amazon, gentex genk5am auto dimming mirror

 

[mdmale]

it comes with a wire cover to make the installation look even more factory

 

[JC29]

it comes with a wire cover to make the installation look even more factory

I thought about getting one installed at the dealer but was quoted about $300 with labor so I decided against it. My wife doesn't like the auto-dimming feature so it is more or less a $300 compass. I really like the compass function of the mirror especially while on unfamiliar roads (twisty roads) just to make sure we know what direction we are heading.

 

[mdmale]

the mirror does offer an option to turn the auto dimming feature off , for example I turn it off when its raining

 

[mdmale]

I paid $160 for the mirror and $70 for the installation

 

[FrozenBiker]

I got it from Amazon, gentex genk5am auto dimming mirror

Oh, okay.. I just thought it was one from Toyota.

 

[jolly]

Oh, okay.. I just thought it was one from Toyota.

I don't know about US but in Canada it's around 250 C$ (± 225 US$) installed and it's certainly negotiable since, as I mentioned, the dealer I bought from «offer» them as welcome gift. Maybe they had an extra box ! Anyway it's a great little accessory !

 

[mdmale]

yea indeed

 

[FrozenBiker]

it comes with a wire cover to make the installation look even more factory

Nice.. And would you say that the wire cover is the short 1.5" - 3"
or the long 3.5" - 6" in length?

 

[mdmale]

not sure, but it looks great
and it can be cut

 

[FrozenBiker]

not sure, but it looks great
and it can be cut

To be safe, I ended up ordering the longer one and will cut 'er down a bit.

 

[mdmale]

when you get it can you post some pictures please please

 

[chucklez]

I just got a 13 Corolla S with sunroof option and bought the Toyota auto dimming mirror and want to install it. I don't know how to install it or if it is prewired. Does anyone know? I don't understand how or where to pull out the light and sunroof panel either. I don't believe Haynes makes a manual for this car yet due to the age or I'd consult that resource. Any help you guys can offer is much appreciated. I also don't know how to pull down the headliner. I see a notch in the headliner for the cord, but can't tell if it's actually prewired or anything. Thanks.