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Autodim Mirror Mod/Upgrade from Non autodim mirror

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by southpawwpb, Dec 8, 2015.

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Autodim Mirror Mod/Upgrade from Non autodim mirror

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  1. Dec 8, 2015 at 9:25 PM
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    southpawwpb

    southpawwpb [OP] Active Member

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    Hey everyone...not sure if this was covered as I did a search for it but I am looking to upgrade my plain rearview mirror to the autodim and compass. I found one on ebay that states it is a simple plug and play mod from a pin connector inside the sunglasses and dome light fixture just above the mirror. Is this true? it is just a simple plug and play? I found one rearview mirror with just the autodim and compass stating it was off a 2016 Taco and I also found another one $50 dollars more and it has the compass, auto dim, and Garage door opener...does anyone know if there is a plug under the above light fixture and if so is this plug and play or do I need to add special wiring?
     
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  2. Dec 9, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    I think I did see a post earlier about the SR being pre-wired ...for some reason I can't find the feed today I found yesterday concerning this. I am pretty sure it's prewired but like you said I need to dig in there to find out. I already ordered my cruise control mod that will be coming in the mail. From what I understand most of the stuff is plug n play. I will definitely let you know once I find out. I am looking for the auto dim and compass but it would also be great to have the homelink Garage door opener too :) I just need to know if I can do it
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2015 at 10:35 AM
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    would make sure it will fit a 2016.....
     
  4. Dec 9, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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    I did get a 2nd job as an Uber Driver for a bit until I can pay off some credit cards...and continue to mod my truck. I think even though I got just the plain SR..I truly think it's customizable. I already got keyless entry , I am getting the cruise control mod. I have already received my "SR" badge and mod... my running boards are also in the mail and my next project after the mirror would be the rims and tires.
     
  5. Dec 9, 2015 at 1:52 PM
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    ok guys here is the response I got from one of the vendors about the regular mirror and upgraded auto dim....


    Hi Dan,

    So far I have not heard of any of the 2016's being prewired for the mirror unless they came with at least the autodim compass mirror from the factory. If you had this mirror, then we do have plug & play homelink mirrors available; however, so far I've had a few customers with 2016's with the plain mirror actually pop off the overhead console to see what they could find, and no one to date has been able to locate any mirror wiring on trucks equipped with the plain mirror. That actually doesn't surprise me because with the 2015 model year, I noticed Toyota slowly started to de-content the trucks in a subtle way, and one of those ways was to eliminate the mirror wiring. Early production 2015's had the mirror prewiring in place for Homelink mirrors. Later production trucks saw the constant hot wire disappear from that same plug. And then the entire harness was gone. So I doubt it's in place in yours, but it still might be worth a check. In case you need info on how to remove the console, see the attached. It is simply snapped in place.

    If you do find the plug, our kits for the 2016's are $189 including shipping - that is for a new Gentex autodim Homelink mirror with "hidden" light blue compass. These don't have the small display window like most compass mirrors, so they have a cleaner look to them.

    If you do not find the plug, then you would have to do some wiring on your own. Kits with the regular wiring harness are $179 including shipping.

    Let me know if you have any other questions or if you'd like to order a mirror.
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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    I agree, I just may bite the bullet when I install my cruise control mod and take a look under the upper console to see. I could have sworn I read something about a plug there from someone here that had asked the same question. I just can't find the feed.. :(
     
  7. Dec 15, 2015 at 9:03 AM
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    so I manage to take apart the overhead console only to find that there IS NOT an additional plug for the autodim, compass, homelink mirror if the truck only comes with a plain mirror. Now the question is how do I draw the power from the rest of the electronics on the overhead console to power the mirror's compass and garage door opener should I decide to get the mirror anyway.... hummm
     
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  8. Dec 15, 2015 at 11:52 AM
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    I believe I saw the wiring harness on eBay to run the plug up to the mirror. You may check with Bobs mirror on here.

    If anyone wants a Auto dimming mirror out w/ Compass out of a 16 Sport I just ordered one with homelink so I will sell mine. 75 shipped
     
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