Gentex GENK3 Auto-dimming Mirror w/ lamps installation.
 

Gentex GENK3 Auto-dimming mirror with lamps.

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I upgraded my OEM mirror w/ lamp to a Gentex GENK3 mirror. Installation was pretty simple. You can use the same wiring harness already connected to your OEM lamp. All I needed to do was add a new wire to add accessory power for the auto-dimming function. Here are the steps and pics I took during installation.

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The first pictue is of the original wiring harness. The second pic shows the new wire I added for accessory power. I used the red/black power included with the GENK3 mirror. I purchased an "add-a-circuit" mini fuseholder and installed it on port 21 (center console) with a 10amp fuse.


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I opened the A-pillar on the front passenger side and ran the wire down and across the glove compartment to the fuse box. Crimped the wires together and installation is complete!


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The mirror can be purchased easily at ebay between $80 to $100. Hope you find this helpful!

What other features, like compass, does this mirror have? Can you put a pic of the final install when you get a chance?

Thanx
Ng

ng,

mirror looks exactly just like the first pic I posted on this thread. I know gentex offers other options (temp, compass, homelink, etc) but I dont know how wiring is on the other mirrors. The mirror I have only has lamps and auto-dimming option.

Spare fuse #21 + Mini Add a Fuse...Easiest way to add on a remote wire for the HHR! That's what I used for my Sat Radio. :twothumbs:

yup yup...i forgot to mention that i got that idea from your post! Lots of great info on this site and many people willing to share.

And I got the idea from Court House Deb (props due) :thumb:
Ng

Idea from me? :confused: Pray tell...what have I done now. :nuts:

BTW...PNOY...great how to on mirror install.

Or maybe HHR Nut? Not sure now... :confused:

Ng

I bet it was HHRNut...because I think that's the same thing that was used when putting in the backlighting for the window controls...but thanks for thinking of me. :bow:

Edit: And I got the idea from HHRNUT (props due)! :thumb:

Ng