Author Topic: Looking for Auto dimming Mirror w/ enhancements (Read 71428 times)

Sly Bob · « **Reply #75 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:36:16 PM »

That I'm not sure. I believe it was an optional mirror in those cars.

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #76 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:50:07 PM »

is there any specific year HHR mirror that I need to buy or does it matter...

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #77 on:** February 04, 2011, 05:49:48 PM »

where is everyone buying there mirror from...

Sly Bob · « **Reply #78 on:** February 04, 2011, 06:56:45 PM »

If you are looking to buy a used one keep an eye on eBay as they pop up from time to time. LKQ often has them. Be sure though that the mirror you buy has the map lights on it as well though as some do not. As a general rule, if it doesn't say that it has map lights on the mirror, it probably does not.

If the map lights are small as in the listing above, then they are the LED lights.

You could always check your local auto recycler as well.

1LILNDN · « **Reply #79 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:44:37 AM »

Sly Bob ; You will have to copy and paste on ebay in scerach area he has 5 and other things but mainly mirrors

Gentex 261 Onstar Auto-dim Mirror with Compass and Temp
Item Id: 250768850170

I Was talking with this Dealer and he knows all the ins and outs of these Mirrors and is willing to answer any and all Questions about the hook up and wiring . I told him about our Forum.

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #80 on:** February 05, 2011, 03:54:24 AM »

Quote from: 1 LIL NDN on February 05, 2011, 12:44:37 AM

Sly Bob ; You will have to copy and paste on ebay in scerach area he has 5 and other things but mainly mirrors

Gentex 261 Onstar Auto-dim Mirror with Compass and Temp
Item Id: 250768850170

I Was talking with this Dealer and he knows all the ins and outs of these Mirrors and is willing to answer any and all Questions about the hook up and wiring . I told him about our Forum.

Thanks good find, I will be ordering this next week, maybe someone at the mod meet can install it for me..

1LILNDN · « **Reply #81 on:** February 05, 2011, 09:07:35 AM »

IBDRINKEN ; This is what the Dealer told me.

Bobby,
Any mirror I sell is actually intended as universal, and can go in anything with a windshield. 99% of all cars use the same wedge mount, and if they don't, you just glue one on. Every mirror i sell will be simplified to only the four necessary wires. The onstar mirrors are just something I figured out for all the new GM trucks that come with a basic mirror. I seem to be the only person who figured out how to add the t/c/dim mirror while keeping onstar. Dealerships won't even attempt it. I know the wiring of virtually every gentex mirror

I ordered one and will know in couple days

Sly Bob · « **Reply #82 on:** February 05, 2011, 09:18:40 AM »

Thanks Bobby. I punched in the item number and went to "see other items" and as you said, he has mostly mirrors. The one that you listed the item number for though, doesn't appear to have map lights in it.

He includes the temperature sensor with his mirrors though as well as instructions for hookup and his prices are reasonable. Thanks for the heads up although I don't think I'll be changing the HHR mirror that I have now.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/cgshaw2010/m.html

For those that are looking at these mirrors, if it doesn't say that the mirror has map lights, it probably does not. Be sure to check with the vendor as it'll be awfully dark in the cabin without those lights.

1LILNDN · « **Reply #83 on:** February 05, 2011, 10:56:28 AM »

Sly Bob ; I think "2k4u" Steve modified his like this last year with lights. This guy told me he could walk me through the change .I will ask If I send him mine could he do it

Sly Bob · « **Reply #84 on:** February 05, 2011, 11:11:04 AM »

Yeah Bobby he did and it looked really good. I just didn't want someone to look at the link that I posted and think it was exactly what they needed. Plug and play as it were.

I remember someone some time ago buying what they thought was the right mirror but it didn't have the lights. The description on eBay didn't say that it had lights and he didn't ask the question.

1LILNDN · « **Reply #85 on:** February 05, 2011, 11:56:34 AM »

This Dealer said he hasn't seen one with lights and everything else with On Star

Sly Bob · « **Reply #86 on:** February 05, 2011, 01:11:27 PM »

I believe that to be true if you are looking for a mirror with the temperature read out.

Too bad we were never able to figure out how to get the temperature read out on the DIC. Not that it really matters as it's either warm enough to put the top down or it isn't. After that it's irrelevant.

1LILNDN · « **Reply #87 on:** February 05, 2011, 03:19:34 PM »

Sly Bob ; I am driving an HHR rental and it has the same Info package cluster as the Sky and Solstice . This one has the temp sensor and the read-out on the dash. I'll see if I can Locate where it goes and let you know "May just work"

Imaj · « **Reply #88 on:** February 05, 2011, 09:06:22 PM »

Is there a Homelink, Temp, lights option? I do not see it. Bummer.

FieroVin · « **Reply #89 on:** February 06, 2011, 07:59:24 PM »

Does anyone know if the mirror from the Corvette would work? Like this one: Ebay

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #90 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:30:41 PM »

i dont think it would as he vette has the airbag indicator in it as well....

solstice 361 · « **Reply #91 on:** July 15, 2011, 01:19:10 PM »

does anyone have any spare rear view mirror connector pins? I picked up an HHR mirror on ebay, but I need two additional pins for the connector.

FieroVin · « **Reply #92 on:** February 11, 2014, 12:11:43 AM »

I know this is an old thread, but I finally got around to trying this and bought an HHR mirror, but it didn't come with a pigtail. Can anyone tell me which female terminal is needed for the 16 pin connector, and is that 16 or 18 guage wire? If anyone knows of a good source for the terminals that would be great too. Thanks.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #93 on:** February 11, 2014, 04:38:17 PM »

Your GM dealer probably has the crimp terminals on their parts shelf, they may or may not have the connector body. Often times the part number for the connector and the terminals is in the maintenance manual for the car, there should be a pin out for the terminal and the PN is usually in the same area. The dealer ship may or may not help you find this information. Ask which tech does their electrical work and that guy can probably help you find the PNs.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #94 on:** February 11, 2014, 05:54:45 PM »

Do you need a plug? Can't use your old one that's in the car? As far as pin outs go, this post will give you that information and 18 guage should be lots.

http://www.kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php/topic,441.msg45545.html#msg45545

cdflint · « **Reply #95 on:** April 18, 2014, 07:44:57 PM »

Just looking for a read and saw this mod. My wifes Acadia has the autodimming and I like this idea for the Sol.

I see we need to add a wire into slot 13 and run the wire through to a 12V accessory fuse that is not constant. I wasn't seeing if the temp was addressed and if it can be wired in too with a sensor added. If it can, what exactly do I need to buy to add this? Is the temp in slot 9?

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #96 on:** April 18, 2014, 08:38:00 PM »

Get the version with the back up camera screen while you're at it.

IBDRINKEN · « **Reply #97 on:** April 18, 2014, 08:51:08 PM »

Which version would you get that has the back up cam in it

Sly Bob · « **Reply #98 on:** April 18, 2014, 09:54:09 PM »

Quote from: IBDRINKEN on April 18, 2014, 08:51:08 PM

Which version would you get that has the back up cam in it

And not lose the maplights?

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #99 on:** April 18, 2014, 10:05:52 PM »

After this re-raising the HHR mirror swap idea, I've finally got around to ordering whiter LEDs to replace the overly "warm' ones in the standard HHR mirror. Will let you know how it goes.

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