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tonystewart · 06-05-2012, 02:32 PM

Just completed the installation of a Gentex GENK41a Auto Dimming with HomeLink. Had to buy an adaptor for the windshield bracket. The rest was wiring and a little time. I tapped the switched power supply from the cigarette lighter in the glove box, the ground and continuous power from the interior overhead light. The overhead light has a new led bulb as well (3022-WHP4).
Programmed the 3 garage doors and cleaned the mirror, she's ready to drive

Ebay Complete kit $110, Amazon Adaptor $22.00

drei · 06-05-2012, 02:41 PM

pics?

Kimsey47 · 06-05-2012, 02:46 PM

Yeah, don't see the pics either... Could be my work Bluecoat though...

SpecPer · 06-06-2012, 11:51 PM

can you post the link to the adapter as I need to get this also.

stalon320 · 06-07-2012, 12:10 AM

NICE! I was wondering why the FR-S doesnt have it as an option.. well.. perhaps next year.. but great fix.. Will it stay on though over time? Is there a warranty or guarantee?

tonystewart · 06-07-2012, 08:58 AM

I hope it stays, warranty is from Gentex for part.

tonystewart · 06-07-2012, 09:00 AM

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VRNHG2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00"]Amazon.com: Mito 50901160M Adapter for Exterior Mirror: Automotive[/ame]

BillY2KFRC · 06-07-2012, 09:24 AM

Very nice, that's a bargain for somebody that wants to add this themselves. That appears to be the identical part to the one I paid $280 port installed for.

tonystewart · 06-07-2012, 12:46 PM

That is a fair price, the labor is worth paying for.

BioRage · 06-07-2012, 01:11 PM

tonystewart · 06-07-2012, 02:32 PM

Thanks dude

Ranatsu · 06-08-2012, 12:06 PM

So do you know where the factory compass mirror hooks up at? On the impreza body there is a harness under the roof liner on all the cars and you just have to pull it out. Did you look to see if this was under the liner at all?

tonystewart · 06-08-2012, 12:15 PM

I do not
The only visible wires under the roof liner in the overhead light opening were:
The three wires for the overhead light, black -, green + constant, white + switch
The two wires for the bluetooth microphone, black , red

dsgerbc · 06-08-2012, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonystewart

Amazon.com: Mito 50901160M Adapter for Exterior Mirror: Automotive

FWIW, it looks identical to the Subaru Impreza/Forester/BRZ adapter part h501ssa040, and that's under $10 from online Subaru dealers. Just make sure you're buying something else, so that you don't pay $10 for shipping of a $10-part.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranatsu

So do you know where the factory compass mirror hooks up at? On the impreza body there is a harness under the roof liner on all the cars and you just have to pull it out. Did you look to see if this was under the liner at all?

In the BRZ it's deep to the passenger side (and back a bit). You have to reach wrist-deep into the opening after you popped the map light.

06-05-2012, 02:32 PM	#1
tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 372 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	New Rearview Mirror Just completed the installation of a Gentex GENK41a Auto Dimming with HomeLink. Had to buy an adaptor for the windshield bracket. The rest was wiring and a little time. I tapped the switched power supply from the cigarette lighter in the glove box, the ground and continuous power from the interior overhead light. The overhead light has a new led bulb as well (3022-WHP4). Programmed the 3 garage doors and cleaned the mirror, she's ready to drive Ebay Complete kit $110, Amazon Adaptor $22.00 Last edited by tonystewart; 06-05-2012 at 06:38 PM. Reason: Photo additions

06-05-2012, 02:46 PM	#3
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drei Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt Location: Toronto Posts: 241 Thanks: 47 Thanked 44 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	pics?

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SpecPer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Many Location: South Florida Posts: 351 Thanks: 1 Thanked 279 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	can you post the link to the adapter as I need to get this also.

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tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 372 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VRNHG2/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00"]Amazon.com: Mito 50901160M Adapter for Exterior Mirror: Automotive[/ame]

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tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 372 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	That is a fair price, the labor is worth paying for.

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tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 372 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Thanks dude

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Ranatsu Cone basher Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Location: Dodgin cones in San Antonio, TX Posts: 800 Thanks: 51 Thanked 256 Times in 169 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So do you know where the factory compass mirror hooks up at? On the impreza body there is a harness under the roof liner on all the cars and you just have to pull it out. Did you look to see if this was under the liner at all?

06-08-2012, 12:15 PM	#13
tonystewart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Lake Worth Florida Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 76 Thanked 372 Times in 253 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I do not The only visible wires under the roof liner in the overhead light opening were: The three wires for the overhead light, black -, green + constant, white + switch The two wires for the bluetooth microphone, black , red

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