1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Dealer price for wiper inserts is ridiculous Interior Lights or lack of. Stereo… add amp. Fuel economy Changing the tailgate lock cylinder Sub box

Homelink rear view mirror

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mmatheny, Aug 21, 2017.

Page 2 of 4
  1. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:33 AM
    #21
    Cold_Toad

    #21
    Cold_Toad Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2016
    Member:
    #201446
    Messages:
    588
    Gender:
    Male
    Mine works with the truck off keys out of ignition(manual offroad so has a real key), factory mirror
     
    Cold_Toad, Aug 21, 2017
    #21
  2. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:49 AM
    #22
    VangaSTL

    #22
    VangaSTL Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2015
    Member:
    #167889
    Messages:
    3,602
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Garrick
    St. Louis, MO
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Sport 4x4
    I love my homelink. It was plug n play. I had to recalibrate the new one to get the compass to work but that was simple enough.
     
    VangaSTL, Aug 21, 2017
    #22
  3. Aug 21, 2017 at 11:05 AM
    #23
    csmacomber

    #23
    csmacomber Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Member:
    #189215
    Messages:
    467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2017 Inferno DCSB OR MT 4x4
    Then I am going to guess mine will as well, as that is what I have. But I can still test later to verify (queue Toyata QC remarks here)
     
    csmacomber, Aug 21, 2017
    #23
  4. Aug 21, 2017 at 12:01 PM
    #24
    Bravo Flyer

    #24
    Bravo Flyer Member

    Joined:
    Apr 24, 2017
    Member:
    #217214
    Messages:
    6
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Richard
    Tucson, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2017 Quicksand Tacoma TRDOR Access Cab
    I installed Gentex mirror from this eBay seller in my 2017 OR. The mirror came with easy directions. You do not have to remove the bracket from the windshield- you loosen a small set screw and the mirror slides out of the bracket. It's a 5 min install. If your garage door opener was made in the last 4 years you need A gen 4 Homelink mirror. It's all spelled out on the eBay page.
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    Bravo Flyer, Aug 21, 2017
    #24
    Heepspo and yub like this.
  5. Aug 21, 2017 at 1:37 PM
    #25
    mmatheny

    #25
    mmatheny [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2008
    Member:
    #4818
    Messages:
    649
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Dickinson, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2017 SR5 DCSB Magnetic Gray Metallic
    BakFlip MX4
    Do the Homelink buttons on the bottom of that model light up?
     
    mmatheny, Aug 21, 2017
    #25
  6. Aug 21, 2017 at 2:10 PM
    #26
    csmacomber

    #26
    csmacomber Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Member:
    #189215
    Messages:
    467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2017 Inferno DCSB OR MT 4x4
    There are 2 of them. One that is ~280 do not light up. One that is ~500 that does light up. I think the $500 one is also gen5 vs gen4, but I am not positive. From everything I researched both of these are plug and play with the factory wiring:

    Gentex GENK45AM4 Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink and Compass
    https://www.amazon.com/Gentex-GENK4...349811&sr=8-1&keywords=homelink+mirror+tacoma
    $279 Gentex GENK45AMB5 Plug & Play for 2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma with Auto-Dimming, Compass, HomeLink5 & Blue Backlit Buttons
    https://www.amazon.com/Gentex-GENK4...349811&sr=8-2&keywords=homelink+mirror+tacoma
     
    csmacomber, Aug 21, 2017
    #26
  7. Aug 21, 2017 at 2:41 PM
    #27
    BlackSportD

    #27
    BlackSportD Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2007
    Member:
    #2299
    Messages:
    1,377
    Gender:
    Male
    Los Angeles
    Icon/TC Mid travel, TRD S/C, PNP Greddy EMU, 625cc injectors, 2.2 pulley, Hayden tranny cooler, AEM wideband, TRD boost gauge.
    I like that, only improvement to make would to get a little ebay 12vdc to whatever vdc the remote uses (likely 1.5 or 3v) regulator. Just a quick google search maybe this module:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/222326556838?chn=ps&dispItem=1
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    BlackSportD, Aug 21, 2017
    #27
  8. Aug 21, 2017 at 2:48 PM
    #28
    BlackSportD

    #28
    BlackSportD Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2007
    Member:
    #2299
    Messages:
    1,377
    Gender:
    Male
    Los Angeles
    Icon/TC Mid travel, TRD S/C, PNP Greddy EMU, 625cc injectors, 2.2 pulley, Hayden tranny cooler, AEM wideband, TRD boost gauge.
    BlackSportD, Aug 21, 2017
    #28
  9. Aug 21, 2017 at 3:12 PM
    #29
    Clearwater Bill

    #29
    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2014
    Member:
    #140097
    Messages:
    24,372
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Billy
    Largo Florida
    Vehicle:
    '13 5 lug AC w/convenience package
    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Don't feel the need. The standard battery lasts years and will work even should your vehicle battery fail.

    And when the opener battery does need changing, its just zipped under the edge of the dash, easy access.

    Plus, when I sell vehicles with that I've installed this on, I just remove my opener and leave the button. No vehicle wiring to mess with that a 12v feed would require. And since I never trade in vehicles, I just show the new owner how they can connect their opener and keep using the button, should they wish to do so.

    I'm a simple guy. ;)
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    Clearwater Bill, Aug 21, 2017
    #29
  10. Aug 21, 2017 at 5:04 PM
    #30
    shackley

    #30
    shackley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2010
    Member:
    #29970
    Messages:
    1,310
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Pro MT Super White
    RCI rock sliders, Goodyear Ultraterrains 265/70/R16, BAK X2 tonneau
    Yep. Gentex on Amazon. He's a good guy. Took me 10 minutes then programming. Paid $149
     
    Last edited: Oct 23, 2017
    shackley, Aug 21, 2017
    #30
  11. Aug 21, 2017 at 7:29 PM
    #31
    Beerpayzdabillz

    #31
    Beerpayzdabillz Pastryatarian

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2016
    Member:
    #193169
    Messages:
    1,520
    Gender:
    Male
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2016 DCSB 4x4 sport
    Beerpayzdabillz, Aug 21, 2017
    #31
    skyking3 and jwilson2899 like this.
  12. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:07 PM
    #32
    jwilson2899

    #32
    jwilson2899 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2017
    Member:
    #216926
    Messages:
    443
    Gender:
    Male
    Front Royal, VA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma DCSB TRD OR 4x4, BP-51's with medum Dakars, TRD Proser, 285/70/17 KO2s
    Full on TRD "Proseur", BP-51/medium Dakar, 285/70/17 KO2's, HID/LED everywhere
    jwilson2899, Aug 21, 2017
    #32
  13. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:19 PM
    #33
    cliffyk

    #33
    cliffyk Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2016
    Member:
    #200890
    Messages:
    2,039
    First Name:
    Cliff
    Saint Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2009 DCSB SR5 TRD Sport 145k miles
    The "upgraded in 2014" Homelink in my '98 Mercedes SL500 worked great until I installed a new Genie opener in the Fall of 2015 (the old opener was a 12-year-old Genie. After that it did not and despite numerous emails and telephone calls to Homelink and Genie¹ it still does not. The easiest thing to do is just get a mini keyfob remote and use self-adhesive Velcro to stick it somewhere "hidden" in your car--that was my solution...

    ------------------------
    ¹ - Genie will tell you We don't know squat about Homelink, our systems evolve as security concerns change, and do not release details as to how our systems work (not those exact word, but words to that effect). Which is 100% understandable, and a "good thing".
     
    cliffyk, Aug 21, 2017
    #33
  14. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM
    #34
    mrkabc

    #34
    mrkabc Mall Crawler with a Locker

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2014
    Member:
    #131627
    Messages:
    1,642
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Art
    Corona, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 MGM DCSB TRD OR
    Morimoto XB LED Head & Fog Lights, Cali Raised Stealth Light bar, OEM Roof Rack, Homelink Compass Mirror, Power Tailgate Lock, LED bed lights, MESO mirrors, gashole, switch panel & Stage 2 tails, PRO grille. Where's the mall?
    +1 for Bob! Three time happy customer here!!! He really takes care of TW members. Definite thumbs up for Bob. :)

    Here's his eBay store:

    http://www.ebay.com/usr/copper_z71
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    mrkabc, Aug 21, 2017
    #34
    skyking3 likes this.
  15. Aug 21, 2017 at 10:33 PM
    #35
    mandoman

    #35
    mandoman Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2017
    Member:
    #226073
    Messages:
    7
    Gender:
    Male
    My 2017 Audi will not operate homelink if ignition is off. Not sure about other brands.
     
    mandoman, Aug 21, 2017
    #35
  16. Aug 22, 2017 at 5:42 AM
    #36
    shackley

    #36
    shackley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2010
    Member:
    #29970
    Messages:
    1,310
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Pro MT Super White
    RCI rock sliders, Goodyear Ultraterrains 265/70/R16, BAK X2 tonneau
    I installed one of the Gentex homelink mirrors and it works with the ignition off. Not so on my wife's Subaru.
     
    shackley, Aug 22, 2017
    #36
  17. Aug 22, 2017 at 5:43 AM
    #37
    shackley

    #37
    shackley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2010
    Member:
    #29970
    Messages:
    1,310
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Pro MT Super White
    RCI rock sliders, Goodyear Ultraterrains 265/70/R16, BAK X2 tonneau
    I agree. He's very responsive if you have a question.
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    shackley, Aug 22, 2017
    #37
    skyking3 likes this.
  18. Aug 25, 2017 at 7:04 AM
    #38
    csmacomber

    #38
    csmacomber Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2016
    Member:
    #189215
    Messages:
    467
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2017 Inferno DCSB OR MT 4x4
    Since i never got around to checking the other day, I did this morning as I left for work. I can open the garage with the truck off. Fortunately for my my truck always sleeps in the garage.
     
    csmacomber, Aug 25, 2017
    #38
  19. Aug 25, 2017 at 7:06 AM
    #39
    Choco_Taco

    #39
    Choco_Taco Sarcastic AF

    Joined:
    May 20, 2016
    Member:
    #187453
    Messages:
    1,776
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Fredericksburg, VA
    Vehicle:
    2009 Black DCSB TRD OR
    Choco_Taco, Aug 25, 2017
    #39
  20. Aug 25, 2017 at 11:12 AM
    #40
    mmatheny

    #40
    mmatheny [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2008
    Member:
    #4818
    Messages:
    649
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Dickinson, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2017 SR5 DCSB Magnetic Gray Metallic
    BakFlip MX4
    Gentex makes one that the compass floats behind the mirror surface, not in a black box. In same place though.
     
    mmatheny, Aug 25, 2017
    #40
Page 2 of 4

Products Discussed in

Gentex GENK45AMB5 Plug & Play for 2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma with Auto-Dimming, Compass, HomeLink5 & Blue Backlit Buttons
$279.00
To Top