[Chris Desjardin]

I was going to buy the auto dimming rear view mirror with the compass, but I am concerned about how difficult it is to install. How do I wire power to it? I have looked online for instructions on installation, but cant find any. I hate to buy the mirror and then find out that it is beyond my (minimal) ability. Has anyone done this, or does anyone know if it is an easy install?

 

[Fresco Bob]

the wiring might already be there, because it is an option on all trim levels isn't it? i remember reading somewhere that the wiring is in place for fog lights on all trim levels, so maybe its the same deal with the wiring for the mirror

 

[Chris Desjardin]

Would it just be kind of tucked under the ceiling fabric where the windshield meets the ceiling?

 

[bronzemaxell]

I was going to buy the auto dimming rear view mirror with the compass, but I am concerned about how difficult it is to install. How do I wire power to it? I have looked online for instructions on installation, but cant find any. I hate to buy the mirror and then find out that it is beyond my (minimal) ability. Has anyone done this, or does anyone know if it is an easy install?

i have a 03 se, and i've installed my own auto dimmed mirror
depend on how you want to wire it,
the instruction i used is the same paper dealer technicians use,
basically you have to take apart the driver side console, starting from the driver side door, and tap the + and - wires at the 'flasher', located right above the left foot rest under the driver side console. (that is what the paper read), and run the wire along the a pillar to the ceiling. took me about 2 hours, but if i were to do another one, probably just 30 minutes job.