GTcarz - Automotive forums for cars & trucks. - Re: Auto dimming rear view for 03 Accord LX

I am buying a 03 Accord LX this week and am considering installing the CIPA
Auto Dimming Mirror with temp guage and compass.
http://www.cipamirrors.com/auto.htm Does any one have any experience with
this mirror? I think I will look the have it professionally installed.
However, if you want to see the install instructions to determine if you
would want to tackle the job yourself check out
http://www.global4autoparts.com/accessories.htm . You will have to select
your car and scroll down to rearview mirrors but the install instructions
are there.

Cheers!

"Paul Stuart" <pstuart03@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> > Did anybody install an auto dimming rear view mirror with compass and
> > ouside temp ? Is it pretty easy to install or do you have to bring it to
a
> > pro ?
>
> I have a 03 Accord LX and had the auto-dimming rearview mirror installed
> by the dealership. The mirror is powered by one of the available ports
> of the LX cabin wiring harness located behind the headliner, and I think,
> may be accessible by first removing the sunglass/map light console.
> I may be incorrect on this, but perhaps a fellow newsgroup poster wants
> to chime in.
>
> The mirror was a simple installation, according to the dealer, requiring
> about 0.1 to 0.2 hour of Honda labor. After a few months, I absolutely
> love the mirror -- it's so useful to me. The mirror darkens just the
> right amount -- no more, no less -- to either a greenish or bluish hue,
> anytime there are headlights behind you.
>
> I would like to further upgrade my LX sunglass/map light console to use
> the Homelink System (garage door openers), but I think I need to also
> purchase the EX sunglass/map light console. I'm not sure that the LX
> cabin wiring harness has another available port to power Homelink besides
> the one now powering my rearview mirror.
>
> Paul