Outside Temperature Gauge on Rearview Mirror

Is the 2014 TRD rear view mirror equipped to show the outside temperature? If it isn't, is the only way to get it, is to buy a new rear view mirror and threading the sensor to the front of the truck?

 

I have a '14 Access Cab and that's what I did. I picked up a mirror through ebay (it turned out to be a GM version). I mounted the sensor in the grill.

 

drp do you have a link of the item..? any install info or tips? i'm interested in this too. i hate my hd radio weather app that doesn't work.

 

Check out Bob's mirrors, here is the thread with info. He sells a variety of mirrors with install kit that is pretty easy to diy. I think he will give you a discount if you contact him directly and tell him you are a Tacoma world member. I got a used one from him for my 2015.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...for-the-2009-15-tacomas-other-toyotas.328083/

 

I too used Bob's mirrors from ebay and the kit worked slick. Picked a mirror with the pigtail for the Tacoma and the features I wanted (outside temp and compass) and it was mostly plug and play. Lots of disassembly to route wires, but nothing challenging. Note that it took about a week of wacky compass readings until it finally calibrated correctly.

 

x3 for Bob's. Hooked right up. Easy peasy. I was hesitant to spend the money just to tell the temp. Wish I hadn't waited so long. I look at it all the time. The Entune weather app is worthless.

 

That's what I thought. Kinda sucks to have to buy a new mirror as the one in the truck looks like has enough room to display the temp as well.

Was hoping someone found a way to just rig up the sensor without having to buy a new mirror.

 

Nope. Some '14s shipped with temp display mirrors and then they started throwing plain-Jane ones in at some point. My catalog said mine was supposed to have it but wasn't there when it arrived. They used the Some items subject to change small print to get out of it. On the plus side, the wiring to power it is tucked up in the headliner. You just need to plug in to it and run the temp sensor wire down and out to the engine bay. No messing with splicing wires or connecting to the battery if you get one from Bob.

 

I guess what I should have said was "I have the auto dim mirror with the compass" and was hoping to find a mod to that mirror to get the temp on there as well. And not have to buy a new mirror.

 

I don't think that's an option, but I'll pile-on the recommendation to contact Bob's Automotive Mirrors & More LLC. Bob is an expert on this stuff who can answer your questions and sell you a mirror, if that's the path you decide to follow.

 

I got it through Indiana-Auto on eBay, cost was $65. Product description: "(D1A6) KIT Gentex Auto Dim Rear View Mirror." The link to mine is no longer valid but you should be able to search eBay and find something that will work.

Install was fairly easy. I needed to run power and ground plus two sensor wires up the A-pillar to the mounting point. I had some problems getting the wires connected correctly. I had to do some detective work to figure out what model I had based on the color codes of the wiring harness I was provided. The sensor wires were easy to poke through the grommet near the steering column and route to the grill. The sensor was a right-angle with snap-in clips; I was able to drill a hole in one of the horizontal grill bars and snap it in. It seems to be a good location since it doesn't seem to be affected by direct sunlight.

All in all I'm pleased.

 

Here is the mod I did on my 2015

 

this is nice!

 

Do you have a write up anywhere on how you did this?

 

This definitely is different.

Not that I'm thinking of getting one since I already have the outside temp. display on the overhead console (so why have two?) but still interesting and different, also would help those who don't have the outside temp. feature, to maybe consider installing it.

Yes, I also would like more info on that as well.

EDIT: Never mind just did a search and this is what I found on it.
https://www.outsidesupply.com/kussmaul-temperature-monitor-model-091-224/

Also found this interesting as well: http://www.kussmaul.com/091-250.html
http://www.kussmaul.com/engine-vehicle accessories index.html

 

Here it is. Very cool. If I didn't already have outside temp, I would definitely do this.

http://www.kussmaul.com/091-224.html

 

Sheesh, $130

 

WOW! $130? Youza!

 

That's about as much as they sell the mirrors for with the temp on it though.

 

Also found this interesting too. https://www.etrailer.com/Battery-Chargers/CTEK-Power-Inc/CTEK56380.html

Their website has an installation video down at the bottom of the page.