Cheap auto-dimming, homelink mirror

[Dad]

I looked everywhere for a smaller gauge cable but no one seems to make one.

I would guess an auto supply store would carry the smaller gauges specifically for autos. Apologies, if you already tried that. Sometimes we don't see the trees for the forest.

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[Milous]

You do want to ensure the wire is not in front of the air bag.

Yes, I double-checked that.

 

[SATXMAV]

Just finished installing my auto dim/Homelink mirror today. I got the Kia A7062-ADUP1 (not sure of the differences vs other model numbers as the mirrors look the same). Homelink version is "HL4".

I found a pre-made triple-wire harness on Amazon. A bit long (10') but it worked perfectly and I liked the idea of the wires already being jacketed, plus the wire colors were perfect for easy identification (Red: constant power, yellow: switched power, black: Ground).

I ran the wires behind the black box above the mirror, across the headliner to the right, down the A-pillar and into the fuse box in the passenger footwell. I used micro3 fuse 1/2 for the switched power, and fuse 18/19 for constant power.

The A-pillar trim I did not have to remove, I simply pulled it out at the top and was able to fish the wire behind it and downward. Same with the side panel piece - I also just popped it out at the top and fed wire behind it and behind glovebox and down to fusebox.

Was mounting straight forward on this? Or did you have to modify anything? The mounting not the electric connections. TIA!

 

[Naranjita]

Was mounting straight forward on this? Or did you have to modify anything? The mounting not the electric connections. TIA!

When you remove the existing Ford OEM mirror, it leaves behind an attachment cleat on the windshield glass. The new mirror slides right on the same cleat, tighten screw. Voila! It's the easiest part of the install.

 

[SATXMAV]

When you remove the existing Ford OEM mirror, it leaves behind an attachment cleat on the windshield glass. The new mirror slides right on the same cleat, tighten screw. Voila! It's the easiest part of the install.

I missed out the mirror is now out of stock.

 

[Random]

Still in stock on website I bought from

https://www.kiaparts.com/oem-parts/kia-ec-mirror-w-compass-a7062adup1


Part# A7062-ADUP1

 

[Mojorayy]

Still in stock on website I bought from

https://www.kiaparts.com/oem-parts/kia-ec-mirror-w-compass-a7062adup1


Part# A7062-ADUP1

I purchased one of these on April 12th and have not seen anything about the order being shipped, etc. Emailed their customer service a week after ordering and got no response.

My order still says "in progress" and the status is "in stock."

 

[coherent]

Won't take an order for one when I tried.
Update.. turned off my VPN and it accepted the order, so we'll see!

 

[Random]

I purchased one of these on April 12th and have not seen anything about the order being shipped, etc. Emailed their customer service a week after ordering and got no response.

My order still says "in progress" and the status is "in stock."

That’s how mine was and at about 25 days out it shipped.

 

[Ranger5.0]

I just finished the install. I had the garage door opener working before putting it in. This is a very inexpensive alternative to what some are charging for the same thing. I like it.

 

[adawalli]

Won't take an order for one when I tried.
Update.. turned off my VPN and it accepted the order, so we'll see!

I finally got mine - I ordered three, they charged for three, and shipped me one. Not sure where it's going to go from here...

 

[Eagle11]

Just received my mirror. It is a Version HL4. I'm simply wondering if it will work in my Maverick. My garage door opener is around 16 years old and I'm not really concerned about using the mirror for that. I mainly wanted the dimming capability and the compass capability. The mirror looks identical to all Gentex 453's. Again, it is a Kia Auto Dimming Mirror with Homelink & Compass - Kia (B2062-ADUP1). If anyone can tell me if this mirror will work I'd appreciate it.

Mine arrived today, now I need to figure out the wires, no instructions for that.

 

[Eagle11]

This is perfect! Appreciate the photos, the information, and how you installed it.

Mine just arrived and plan on installing it this weekend.

 

[Milous]

Mine arrived today, now I need to figure out the wires, no instructions for that.

If it's like mine, black w/white stripe is switched power, Black is constant power. My ground wire had a circular end so it was obvious.

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