Can I replace the rear view mirror?

[krisdelta]

Hello folks,

The rear view mirror, along with the indicator / washer stalks are the worst tactile / designed pieces in the car.

There is nothing I can do about the stalks until Tony Hall sorts something out but I was wondering if I could simply swap the mirror for a nicer one. I really liked the oval one in my E46 M3, wondering if I could just source one of those and swap?

Has anyone done this, or has the heat finally got to me?

Cheers

Kris

[Ice27]

Kris,

I swapped the normal manual rear view mirror in my 07 MY Vantage for the Auto-Dimming mirror. It's a much better design and function and the wiring is already in place. An easy swap with 'plug & play'.

[yeti]

Sarah Maynard makes covers for the indicator stalks. They do make them a much more tactile experience as there are machined surfaces where your fingers touch them. Very happy with mine, but they are covers only, not whole stalks.

[BingoBob]

Any chance of a photo, Yeti?

[jamespconnor]

Ice27 said:

Kris,

I swapped the normal manual rear view mirror in my 07 MY Vantage for the Auto-Dimming mirror. It's a much better design and function and the wiring is already in place. An easy swap with 'plug & play'.

Can this be done in a DB9? Did you do this yourself or via a dealer?

[yeti]

BingoBob said:

Any chance of a photo, Yeti?

Don't have my car with me I'm afraid, though I have posted pics before... There are a few pictures which don't really show them off on her page: http://www.sarahmaynard.com/drivers-collection

[Ice27]

jamespconnor said:

Can this be done in a DB9? Did you do this yourself or via a dealer?

If the auto mirror was an option on the MY DB9 (a dealer can advise) then the wiring and plug will be in place. It's a simple 5 min DIY job. I bought my mirror on eBay, they do come up occasionally.

[krisdelta]

Ice27 said:

Kris,

I swapped the normal manual rear view mirror in my 07 MY Vantage for the Auto-Dimming mirror. It's a much better design and function and the wiring is already in place. An easy swap with 'plug & play'.

Mel - thanks for this, do you happen to know how one "plug and plays"?

Many Thanks

Kris

[Ice27]

The auto-dimming mirror comes with wires and a plug attached. There will also be a plug clipped on the side of the driver side map light. This (unused) plug was wrapped in foam. Simply plug the 2 together. The plugs are a unique design and there are no others there so you can't get it wrong.

Really simple!!

[yvr]

Does the in-place plug for the mirror look like this (black with red face, green/orange/black wires)? Found this when changing the map lights, didn't know what it was for.

[Ice27]

Yes. That looks familiar.

[krisdelta]

Brilliant, simple is my favourite type of job now to source a mirror....

Thank you!

Cheers

Kris

[yvr]

Kris, please let us know if you find a mirror and get this done. I'd like to do it too. Part numbers would help, especially if Ford or Volvo.

[krisdelta]

yvr said:

Kris, please let us know if you find a mirror and get this done. I'd like to do it too. Part numbers would help, especially if Ford or Volvo.

No problem, will do a little "how to" guide for the wiki if it's simple enough, if it's more complicated you'll see my tale of woe unfold here too

[Ice27]

krisdelta said:

No problem, will do a little "how to" guide for the wiki if it's simple enough, if it's more complicated you'll see my tale of woe unfold here too

I did it. Easily. Trust me, it's simple!!!
Just make sure your car had auto-dimming mirror as an option. Then the wiring will be in place! HWM Parts dealer are very helpful and can answer this question and also give you a quote on an auto-dimming mirror.

[V8 Animal]

How do you know if you have or not have one fitted?

[redkite]

Is the Garage door opener completely self contained in the mirror ? (my 997 had the transmitter in the front grill)
I have it on mine but if i get another one it is a must have option but wondered if it could be easily retrofitted.

[AWV12]

redkite said:

Is the Garage door opener completely self contained in the mirror ? (my 997 had the transmitter in the front grill)
I have it on mine but if i get another one it is a must have option but wondered if it could be easily retrofitted.

Same question here: can the auto-dim mirror easily be replaced bu auto-dim plus Homelink?

Any pics of the Homelink mirror?

TIA!

[Ice27]

I bought my auto-dimming mirror in eBay from somebody who swapped it for one with a garage door opener. So I assume it's a simple retro-fit and it's self contained. But a parts manager could confirm this.

The auto-dimming mirror is more oval in shape and has a small infra red sensor at the bottom rather than the little plastic lever behind the mirror.

[redkite]

Any pics of the Homelink mirror?

Any excuse to go to the Garage

Edited by redkite on Tuesday 29th May 12:11