So you're saying you used the stock arm and just unscrewed the mirror and screwed the new one back into the stock arm?I unscrewed it
Thanks.
Hey, thanks for the detail on installation. How does the size compare to the stock mirror? Also, how about running the wire down to the box? Did you just stuff it along the windshield and down through the back of the dash? How tough was that?Just finished up installing my auto-dimming mirror. Unfortunately I jumped the gun and ordered mine used off eBay a few days before someone found the cheap Kia mirror online but oh well. Was just under $60 shipped. Has auto dim, homelink, and a hidden compass as a bonus.
For power I ran 3 wires from the mirror down to the fuse box in the passenger footwell. For switched power I tapped into the #3 slot, and for constant I tapped into the #20 slot. For the ground I just used a ring terminal and put it on the bolt holding down the fuse panel.
I personally wanted my homelink to be on a constant circuit. I know some say someone can break into your car and open your garage but I park in the garage when Im home anyways. If you want to you can wire both of them to circuit 3 and only need to use one fuse tap.
Homelink is programmed and works perfectly as does the auto dimming feature. Just need to calibrate the compass and all will be good to go.
Here's the original post that kicked this off. It seems people are having trouble finding one that is *actually* in stock. Some of the vendors seem to be showing stock but canceling orders after a few days saying there is no stock (mine was canceled, I'll try again some other time). So you may have to do a bit of trial and error finding a real source for it.
It’s a gentex 453
No this is not the Kia mirror. This was purchased prior to finding that one.
It’s slightly taller but not by much. Yes just tucked it above the headliner. And had to remove the a pillar trim and the side dash panel. Not terrible to do just have to be careful with the cheap plastic clips. They break easily.
No the arm stays with the mirror. Loosen screw. Slide off old mirror, slide on new one, tighten.
O), I hit up ebay. After poking around, found one with HL and Compass, and the compass in orange isntead of green (used $36). I think that fits better with the desert brown interior.And some can hook to rear view cameras and/or two cameras one for drivers side rear and one for passengers rear with simultaneous side by side displays for blind spot viewing.
To cool for school,So the $20.00 dollar mirror ended up at $60.00! Still a great deal. Thanks for the picsJust finished up installing my auto-dimming mirror. Unfortunately I jumped the gun and ordered mine used off eBay a few days before someone found the cheap Kia mirror online but oh well. Was just under $60 shipped. Has auto dim, homelink, and a hidden compass as a bonus.
For power I ran 3 wires from the mirror down to the fuse box in the passenger footwell. For switched power I tapped into the #3 slot, and for constant I tapped into the #20 slot. For the ground I just used a ring terminal and put it on the bolt holding down the fuse panel.
I personally wanted my homelink to be on a constant circuit. I know some say someone can break into your car and open your garage but I park in the garage when Im home anyways. If you want to you can wire both of them to circuit 3 and only need to use one fuse tap.
Homelink is programmed and works perfectly as does the auto dimming feature. Just need to calibrate the compass and all will be good to go.
Ecoboost or Hybrid?Just finished up installing my auto-dimming mirror. Unfortunately I jumped the gun and ordered mine used off eBay a few days before someone found the cheap Kia mirror online but oh well. Was just under $60 shipped. Has auto dim, homelink, and a hidden compass as a bonus.
For power I ran 3 wires from the mirror down to the fuse box in the passenger footwell. For switched power I tapped into the #3 slot, and for constant I tapped into the #20 slot. For the ground I just used a ring terminal and put it on the bolt holding down the fuse panel.
I personally wanted my homelink to be on a constant circuit. I know some say someone can break into your car and open your garage but I park in the garage when Im home anyways. If you want to you can wire both of them to circuit 3 and only need to use one fuse tap.
Homelink is programmed and works perfectly as does the auto dimming feature. Just need to calibrate the compass and all will be good to go.
Ecoboost
