Auto-Dimming Mirror installed

[Barracuda340]

The easy way to do this and figure out, is to use a light tester to find which possible fuses you want to tap off of are ignition switched hot. Then pull the fuse you intend to use, flip the ignition switch on and using your light tester, probe the fuse contacts to find the the power feed side of the fuse. That's the side you tap your power off of if running a seperate fuse.

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[Mymaverick2021]

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.

Well the word is out and now the party's over, Even taking a VIN # off a ghost Optima I tried to order from several Kia websites and get out of stock and or no longer available
You know what they say you snooze you loose

 

[Barracuda340]

Bought my auto dimming with compass one without homelink because I dont need it. Got it from Quirk parts on evilbay. $32 shipped. Told em it wasnt going on a Kia.

Mymaverick2021 they could care less if it's going on a Kia or not. Money is money. The reason you cant get one of the ones with homelink new even with a ghost bin, is the homelink mirrors they obsoleted are gone. No more inventory left. It's not a conspiracy. Once everybody knew, they probably sold out in a few hours.

 

[Chris_G]

Bought my auto dimming with compass one without homelink because I dont need it. Got it from Quirk parts on evilbay. $32 shipped. Told em it wasnt going on a Kia.

Mymaverick2021 they could care less if it's going on a Kia or not. Money is money. The reason you cant get one of the ones with homelink new even with a ghost bin, is the homelink mirrors they obsoleted are gone. No more inventory left. It's not a conspiracy. Once everybody knew, they probably sold out in a few hours.

Part link please

 

[Barracuda340]

Heres part number. You will have to search the web with that number. Their sale ad I tried to purchase again. It said out of stock. I think it was for a sorrento. I may have gotten the last one.

 

[Edogg1]

Just got my email confirmation from quirk parts that it is ready for pick up. Ordered it on 1/21.

 

[Chicago Mike]

I received mine from Kia today, try part number A7062-ADUP1, delivered for $22.37.

 

[Chicago Mike]

Oops, it’s auto dimming, homelink and compass.

 

[Chicago Mike]

Mines in, easiest install ever. I paid a guy.

 

[Wawesson]

I got power from my Sunroof switch. 4 wires in switch. Two outside ones are keyed power and ground (black wire). Wired mirror so both inputs keyed. Homelink will not work when key off for Security if broken into outside at home.
Video is how to remove Sunroof switch bezel.


Used taps to get the power.
Need to add about 10 inches to wires you get with mirror connector. Suggest wiring taps with wires hanging down as in picture. There is an opening in head liner between the Sunroof switch bezel and black cover. Can poke the mirror connecto through the hole after wiring. Whole process took about an hour.

Got like new Kia Gentex mirror off Ebay for $50, free shipping.

Others have shown how to remove black camera cover. Just pull down from window side.

 

[jonathan1994]

I received mine from Kia today, try part number A7062-ADUP1, delivered for $22.37.

What's the white plastic part and the foam,rubber tape stuff for?

 

[Chicago Mike]

What's the white plastic part and the foam,rubber tape stuff for?

i don't know, i had a guy install it for me.

 

[Milous]

What's the white plastic part and the foam,rubber tape stuff for?

The white plastic part is a replacement fastener for the A-pillar, designed to fit the vehicle that the mirror was spec'd for. The foam tape is for wrapping the wiring through the headliner and down the A-pillar to the power source.

 

[iddie]

Does the compass stay on when the vehicle is off?
I just installed my autodimming mirror with homelink and compass. It seems the compass and autodimming feature stays on when the vehicle is off but the homelink buttons don't work.

 

[NevergettinMaverick]

Sorry to bump, but I just got my mirror in the mail, but not sure how the wiring goes. I've seen a few people post pictures, but they all seem to be the nicely finished ones, so I don't know what wires go where.
I got the auto-dim/home-link one.

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