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Gentex GENK3 Auto-dimming Mirror w/ lamps installation.

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Old 06-09-2006, 02:15 AM
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Gentex GENK3 Auto-dimming Mirror w/ lamps installation.
Gentex GENK3 Auto-dimming mirror with lamps.




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.





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.





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!





The mirror can be purchased easily at ebay between $80 to $100. Hope you find this helpful!
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What other features, like compass, does this mirror have? Can you put a pic of the final install when you get a chance?

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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.
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Originally Posted by HHR PNOY
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.
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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.
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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)
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Originally Posted by ng8650
And I got the idea from Court House Deb (props due)
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Idea from me? Pray tell...what have I done now.

BTW...PNOY...great how to on mirror install.
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Idea from me? Pray tell...what have I done now.

BTW...PNOY...great how to on mirror install.
Or maybe HHR Nut? Not sure now...

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Or maybe HHR Nut? Not sure now...

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

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