Can outside temp wiring from 07 be used with Gentex mirror?

I have an 07 with the temp/compass overhead display. I would like to obtain a Gentex mirror with these built-in, and I am wondering if anyone has used the pre-existing wiring to connect to one of these mirrors? It would be great if it is as simple as running a few wires to the pre-existing connectors and tapping into the wiring. If I can achieve this, I will be looking to replace the overhead compass with the extra pocket.

 

No you need the new sensor from the new trucks.

 

Bummer. I guess I'll stick with the old compass/temp display.

 

What kind of mirror are you referring to? Are you looking for temp on the mirror?

Since the temp & compass are already on the overhead display...you don't need them on the mirror.

My mirror has homelink & auto dimming. It's wired into the overhead display. The homelink gets constant power (I think they're tapped into the lights) and the auto-dimming is tapped into ignition power. You'll have to use a multimeter to test the wires. It's been a while....

 

I put an auto-dimming mirror in a while back, even posted pics on these forums showing which wires to tap I was hoping to put in a mirror that contains everything and replace the old temp/compass with the extra storage pocket. I know the Tacoma OEM temp/compass is a ticking time bomb that occasionally requires resoldering, so I was just looking for a way to be rid of it while retaining the features.

 

I finally got this done today. I can say with 100% certainty that you CAN use the factory installed probe on the Tacoma with a Gentex mirror if you have a 2007 truck, because that's what I just did. I believe this can be done with all trucks from years 2005-08. After that, the compass/temp was somehow connected to the A/C system and the probe is not compatible. For all of you guys with a compass/temp who would rather have the info displayed on your mirror, all of the wiring is there to make it happen. Here are the wires you will tap:

constant power: map light wire WITHOUT black stripe
ignition power: green wire from compass
ground: map light wire WITH black stripe
probe: grey and yellow wires from compass (if it doesn't work the first time you will see OC displayed and will need to swap them)

 

interesting...i have the newer homelink mirror on my truck with display...will try this this weekend!

 

It will only work if your mirror is compass and/or temp capable. Most of them that can display either or both readings will have a small window in the upper right corner.

Here is the mirror I bought. I got it for $200 shipped.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251787204510?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

ah, i have the one that comes standard in the new tacomas (back up cam screen is also the temp/compass display) with home link and dim

 

I haven't seen one of those. It sounds like it might work for you. If your mirror harness has probe wires, it's worth a shot!