Adding the Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror - Toyota

HiredGun · 08-06-2003, 02:21 PM

Has anyone ever added the Toyota auto dimming rearview mirror to their 4Runner? I noticed that one of the parts sites had the mirror on sale for 49.95 and I was curious how difficult it is.

rensho · 08-29-2003, 12:15 AM

i saw the same sale and had the same question.
Just looked at the ltd and the install doesn't seem too bad. you will need to remove that portion of the headliner to plug in power. The kit seems pretty complete.
Do not buy just the mirror itself, as you will be missing many required pieces.

bryancos · 09-04-2003, 03:22 PM

I purchased the Autodimming mirror off brandsport.com (this is the mirror only -- NO INTEGRATED COMPASS OR MAPLIGHTS) for $49... It came in a genuine Toyota parts box... easy two wire hookup... had to release the factory mirror off the bracket, slide on the new mirror and tighten the torx screw to hold it firmly in place. Thin two wire hookup runs up from mirror (plasticbracket included to hide wires that lead up to headliner) along the headliner and down the pillar under the dash. I hooked it up to accessory fuse and a ground point under the dash. Works great and looks totally factory. Installation took less than 30 minutes.

Link: http://www.brandsport.com/toy-pt374-0c020.html

loyd · 11-01-2003, 09:54 PM

i installed one in my 2000 4runner a couple years ago...just go slow and follow the instructions and you wont have a problem...i didnt remove the headliner i just carefully tucked in the wire harness and it worked fine...good luck

Woody · 11-05-2003, 03:35 PM

Attached is Toyota's installation manual for the electrochromatic rear-view mirror (Gentex).

* Woody

Greenhorne · 11-05-2003, 03:48 PM

Strong work Woody!

Thanks for scoring that... any doc/manual is helpful.

markt323 · 11-24-2003, 01:22 PM

All-

Thanks to this thread, I ordered thjis mirror from Brandsport and put it in this weekend.

Now I just need to figure out the foglight thing.....

Mark

bryancos · 01-25-2004, 01:16 PM

Brandsport got smart and realized this could be used on newer model vehicles and raised the price back up to $294!!! I'm glad I bought mine when I found it for $49.

http://www.brandsport.com/toy-pt374-0c020.html

toyota_speed · 03-01-2005, 06:56 PM

I see that Brandsport now has some aftermarket auto dimming mirrors. I did some research and found that this is the company that manufactures Toyota's mirrors for them.

Should I just get the auto dimming or go all out with all the goodies and get the one with compass and temp? I don't think it's much harder to install is it?

Here are the choices:

Auto Dimming Mirrors

Not sure which one I want to pick up and suggestions?

p.s. just an fyi, if you use the coupon code ttrora when you check out, you can get 10% off your order. ;)

MNTIm · 03-02-2005, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by toyotadude77
FYI, the hardest part of the install is finding wire A9 to tap into. If you use the pdf manuals located on this site, it clearly shows you the location of A9.

Toyotadude77, where are the manuals "on this site" located? I can't find them. I will soon be installing the mirror I received today from Toyotaparts4u (great service, btw), but I have yet to see a clear picture or diagram showing exactly where the sacred A9 tap wire is (other than somewhere behind the kick panel). Thanks.

rando · 03-02-2005, 11:23 AM

Here are pics of the installation points from the last time this was discussed.

Need Help: Auto-Dimming Mirror Install

2000Runner · 03-02-2005, 06:52 PM

??????? From $49 to $294 ???????
I would like to get one with Homelink and I called MITO http://www.mitocorp.com/flash/homeli...ingmirrors.htm and it's $399, which I'm not even sure if it will fit my 2000.

irwinSR5 · 03-02-2005, 07:00 PM

toyotaspeed: personally, I would get the auto dimming with the compass because they 4runner, atleast new ones, already have outside temperature and having it in the mirror also would be a bit of overkill. The one thing I always wish i had was a compass though.

on a side note...

does anyone know of a digital guage I could buy (around the size of a turbo timer) that shows things such as battery power, direction... I'm looking for a lil' somethin' somethin'

MNTIm · 03-03-2005, 01:21 AM

Thanks Toyotadude and Rando for the replies.
I installed the mirror today (autodim + compass), and it went well. Actually, I poked around with a DVM and found switched power and ground on the connector going to the sunroof motor, so I didn't have to route the wires down to the kickpanel and the "A9" point. Yes, I am lazy, and no, no fuses blown yet! But since the mirror draws relatively little current, I don't think it should be a problem. We'll see.....

toyota_speed · 03-08-2005, 03:46 PM

Quote:

toyotaspeed: personally, I would get the auto dimming with the compass because they 4runner, atleast new ones, already have outside temperature and having it in the mirror also would be a bit of overkill. The one thing I always wish i had was a compass though.

Thanks for the thoughts, I ordered the gentex auto dimming with compass . I found that they had the install instruction for the mirror and it didn't look very hard so I'm feeling pretty good about it.
Auto Dimming mirror install instructions.

I'll let everyone know how it goes once it's in.

Thanks for the assist.

08-06-2003, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
HiredGun Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 26	Adding the Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Has anyone ever added the Toyota auto dimming rearview mirror to their 4Runner? I noticed that one of the parts sites had the mirror on sale for 49.95 and I was curious how difficult it is. __________________ 2003 4Runner V8 4x4 Sport

08-29-2003, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
rensho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 139	diming mirror i saw the same sale and had the same question. Just looked at the ltd and the install doesn't seem too bad. you will need to remove that portion of the headliner to plug in power. The kit seems pretty complete. Do not buy just the mirror itself, as you will be missing many required pieces.

09-04-2003, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
bryancos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 582	AutoDimming Mirror I purchased the Autodimming mirror off brandsport.com (this is the mirror only -- NO INTEGRATED COMPASS OR MAPLIGHTS) for $49... It came in a genuine Toyota parts box... easy two wire hookup... had to release the factory mirror off the bracket, slide on the new mirror and tighten the torx screw to hold it firmly in place. Thin two wire hookup runs up from mirror (plasticbracket included to hide wires that lead up to headliner) along the headliner and down the pillar under the dash. I hooked it up to accessory fuse and a ground point under the dash. Works great and looks totally factory. Installation took less than 30 minutes. Link: http://www.brandsport.com/toy-pt374-0c020.html

11-01-2003, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
loyd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: C A N A D A Posts: 262	i installed one in my 2000 4runner a couple years ago...just go slow and follow the instructions and you wont have a problem...i didnt remove the headliner i just carefully tucked in the wire harness and it worked fine...good luck __________________ 03 4Runner Limited V8 AWD Sport Hood Scoop Hood Protector Yakima Rack System Westin Safari Light Bar - Color Keyed Husky Liners and Cargo Mat DVD Player Iforce Emblem Valor Exhaust Tip OBX Racing Pedals Chrome Grill Inserts Tint Wishlist - BFG A/T KO's 2000 4Runner LIMITED - White Husky Liners Husky Cargo mat Sunroof/Hood Deflector 1997 Harley Davidson FLSTS

11-05-2003, 03:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Greenhorne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 123	Strong work Woody! Thanks for scoring that... any doc/manual is helpful. __________________ 2003 4Runner Sport, 4.7L, 4WD Stratoshere Mica with Cladding aFe air filter MagnaFlow with angled side exhaust BFG's 265/70/17 AT-KO's


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11-24-2003, 01:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
markt323 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 2	Thanks to this Thread! All- Thanks to this thread, I ordered thjis mirror from Brandsport and put it in this weekend. Now I just need to figure out the foglight thing..... Mark __________________ 2003 SR5 4WD Imperial Jade

01-25-2004, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
bryancos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 582	Brandsport got smart - Raised the price back up! Brandsport got smart and realized this could be used on newer model vehicles and raised the price back up to $294!!! I'm glad I bought mine when I found it for $49. http://www.brandsport.com/toy-pt374-0c020.html __________________ Black 2003 SR5 V6 4WD (Option Pkg C) ClearBra, painted pinstripes Mods: Rear glass limo tinted/ fronts 27%, Sunroof Deflector, Auto Dimming Mirror, VVT-i emblem, Homelink, Valor Tip -- Aftermarket: Weathertech Deflector, AVS Ventvisors & Tailshade tail light blackouts, Silver Star bulbs, 7.2" Widescreen TV/DVD, PNI Wayfinder Compass, K&N Air Filter (Part #33-2281), Husky Cargo Liner, Wood Trim Kit, Third Brake Light Flasher, Amber Whelen Slimlighter (aux. rear hazard warning) Rear foglamp housings modifed for aux. tail/brake/signals/hazard (See Rear Fog Mod Thread here : http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...threadid=1137) Last edited by bryancos; 01-25-2004 at 01:19 PM.

03-01-2005, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
toyota_speed Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: PNW Posts: 22	Mirrors what to get... I see that Brandsport now has some aftermarket auto dimming mirrors. I did some research and found that this is the company that manufactures Toyota's mirrors for them. Should I just get the auto dimming or go all out with all the goodies and get the one with compass and temp? I don't think it's much harder to install is it? Here are the choices: Auto Dimming Mirrors Not sure which one I want to pick up and suggestions? p.s. just an fyi, if you use the coupon code ttrora when you check out, you can get 10% off your order. ;)

03-02-2005, 11:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
rando Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,081	Here are pics of the installation points from the last time this was discussed. Need Help: Auto-Dimming Mirror Install __________________ '04 SR5 4x4 V8 Titanium/Stone - 2/1/04 Mods: Homelink+x10, RS3200+, Auto Headlights, Compass Mirror, CarPC, DRL, PDF Manuals, Auto Map Lights, MGCLT Relay Saver Future Mods: 115V Inverter, Leather, Trip Computer Fix

03-02-2005, 06:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
2000Runner Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mad Cow City Posts: 38	??????? From $49 to $294 ??????? I would like to get one with Homelink and I called MITO http://www.mitocorp.com/flash/homeli...ingmirrors.htm and it's $399, which I'm not even sure if it will fit my 2000.

03-02-2005, 07:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
irwinSR5 Michael Irwin Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 250	toyotaspeed: personally, I would get the auto dimming with the compass because they 4runner, atleast new ones, already have outside temperature and having it in the mirror also would be a bit of overkill. The one thing I always wish i had was a compass though. on a side note... does anyone know of a digital guage I could buy (around the size of a turbo timer) that shows things such as battery power, direction... I'm looking for a lil' somethin' somethin' __________________ Toyota 4Runner 2004 SR5 V6 (Silver) Exterior: 35% tint on front 2 roll downs, Manik grill guard, Manik tail light guards, Silverstar low beams, Silverstar fog lights, Hella 500 Driving Lights, WARN Shackle Hitch, 265/70/17 BFG AT KO, Cornfed 3/2, 3FT Wilson CB Antenna Interior: Clarion DX745MP headunit, 2 12" Visonik subwoofers, 1 1400watt visonik amplifier, Uniden CB, Valentine 1, Blinder M-20 Xtreme Jammers, Husky Floor Liners (front only)

03-03-2005, 01:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
MNTIm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 20	Thanks Toyotadude and Rando for the replies. I installed the mirror today (autodim + compass), and it went well. Actually, I poked around with a DVM and found switched power and ground on the connector going to the sunroof motor, so I didn't have to route the wires down to the kickpanel and the "A9" point. Yes, I am lazy, and no, no fuses blown yet! But since the mirror draws relatively little current, I don't think it should be a problem. We'll see..... __________________ MNTim 2005 4WD V6 Sport (silver)

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