Compass Mirror?

[TheRupp]

Can I put an auto-dimming compass mirror into an 01 ES? Would the dimming sideview mirrors still work?

[98CamryLE]

Yes. I installed one on my 98 Camry. You run the wires into the roof, then across and down the driver's side A pillar. Then into the wiring under the steering wheel. It should work independantly of the side mirrors.

I know if you buy the Toyota/Lexus mirror that has the compass in the upper right corner (now comes standard on Camry XLEs and ES330s)- it will work.

Just be careful which one you buy- I've heard (but I don't know if it is true) that there are slightly different mirror models for the 97-99 Camry/ES300s, and then 00-present models.

Good luck- It's a cool little feature that is a cool do-dad and useful at the same time.

[TheRupp]

Yeah, I had to call an emergency response team to an accident yesterday and I didn't know if i was in the eastbound or westbound lanes

My mom's RX300 had one in it, and I figure since the two are basically the same (in terms of engine, features, etc), then it shoudl fit and work properly. Please correct me if I'm wrong

[98CamryLE]

Probably should work. The connection in the wiring might be different. I bought mine from a dealership online and it came with really detailed instructions, and told me exactly how to tie it into the ignition wiring.