LIZARD Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Wow, that was easy. Just installed the auto-dim mirror w/compass in about 5 min. (thanks for the mirror Chappy) Prob. one of the easiest installs there is. Pulled the map light cover, unscrewed the map light assemply from the roof liner, removed. Plugged one end of the mirror cable into the exisiting wire connector, fed it through the liner to the windshield, plugged other end into the mirror and buttoned everything back up. Stage2.5376, TDC ProTune,blah blah blahhhh and....Alky/H20 injection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 yep, i did mine last month. i've had it for awhile and never got around to it. so finally got out the screw driver and then voila! LOL Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIZARD Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 a case of "easier done than said". Stage2.5376, TDC ProTune,blah blah blahhhh and....Alky/H20 injection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrescoGT Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 what's involved in taking the map light/moonroof switches/cover thingy off the headliner? i just got a Homelink mirror and need to wire it up - the directions indicate a need for a "cover removal tool" which looks like a flat plastic butter knife but it is not included in the kit. i just don't want to scratch anything or break anything on the cover.. my car is only 1006 miles old and the directions also state "13.3 in-lb torque" on the small hex screw attaching the mirror to the window mount.. is 13.3" just hand-tight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Z28 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 what's involved in taking the map light/moonroof switches/cover thingy off the headliner? i just got a Homelink mirror and need to wire it up - the directions indicate a need for a "cover removal tool" which looks like a flat plastic butter knife but it is not included in the kit. i just don't want to scratch anything or break anything on the cover.. my car is only 1006 miles old and the directions also state "13.3 in-lb torque" on the small hex screw attaching the mirror to the window mount.. is 13.3" just hand-tight? Probably closer to snug or maybee a bit tighter, inch pounds are hardly any force, so be careful not to over tighten ZMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrescoGT Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 bump for quick answers.. I still need to know how to take the map light/moonroof switches/cover thingy off the headliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenbaseg Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 bump for quick answers.. I still need to know how to take the map light/moonroof switches/cover thingy off the headliner. You won't need the liner tool. Once you pop off the map light cover with a flat head (look for the little indentations in the clear lense) and remove the screws, the whole assembly will start to drop out. It's really no sweat. Just go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookem Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 This is probably a silly question but........ How do you remove the existing mirror? Looks like it is glued in place - maybe sticky tape. Did you use a heat gun or just gentle pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinFreak Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 This is probably a silly question but........ How do you remove the existing mirror? Looks like it is glued in place - maybe sticky tape. Did you use a heat gun or just gentle pressure? Just turn it at the base on the window, counter-clockwise if I remember corruptly. There is a little expanding clip. If it would help, I can post a picture, I think I have the old one in the garage with the clip. The fixture is glued to the windscreen, the mirror just rotates on and expands the clip to stay in place. It is really-really easy to replace the mirror. Use a thin screw-driver to remove the lens over the map lights, remove a couple of screws to pull-down the map lights. Twist off the old mirror. Pull the wire block down from the headliner to the mirror. Plug it in, twist on the new mirror. Put the little black cover on. Put the map lights back up, put the cover on. This should take 10 minutes max while taking time for a couple sips of beer. Takes longer to explain than to do. -Zin 06 LGT LTD GRP 5MT 07 FXT LTD OBP 4EAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrescoGT Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 thanx tenbaseg, i figured it out anyways lol. damn it was so easy. i love the new mirror. now i just have to program my Homelink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1414 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Just curious, where did you purchase your mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehikingdude Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I'd be curious to hear where to go for a mirror as well. Don't really need the homelink feature although I suppose it would be nice to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinFreak Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I'd be curious to hear where to go for a mirror as well. Don't really need the homelink feature although I suppose it would be nice to have. http://www.subaruparts.com/ There are a couple of other online vendors. If you go for the homelink, make sure it is compatible with your garage door before you spring for it. -Zin 06 LGT LTD GRP 5MT 07 FXT LTD OBP 4EAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWifezLEGi Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 thanx tenbaseg, i figured it out anyways lol. damn it was so easy. i love the new mirror. now i just have to program my Homelink cant find any how to on the manual with regards to programming, how to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyWifezLEGi Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 cant find any how to on the manual with regards to programming, how to? ttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrescoGT Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 cant find any how to on the manual with regards to programming, how to? programming the Homelink?? If I remember, I will bring my mirror manuals to work tomorrow and scan them to PDF and post for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbrudder Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 hey guys can you tell me if the autodim mirror has the same wires in the clip as the homelink autodim mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsick Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I would like directions for programming also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shediesforhim Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Are all the wires under the roof on a 2.5i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcracken Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 More importantly, does it rattle yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I would like directions for programming also. Here's the link how to program the homelink mirror http://www.homelink.com/training/train.taf I Installed mine this evening, soooo easy. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02BlkRex Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 I'd get one, but I like to control the mirror manually... I flip it back to normal mode at a stoplight or whatever to see cars coming up behind me... is there a way to dim/un-dim the auto dimming mirror at the push of a button or is it strictly light activated? The autodim feature doesn't move the mirror, it just tints it when it detects bright light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 17, 2007 Share Posted September 17, 2007 You can undim it manually, by turning it off, but I don't see a way to dim it. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuperman Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Wanted to tag this thread, as I’ll be picking up my Homelink/Auto-dimming mirror next week. The instructions here sound easy enough, I know I’ll just be super paranoid not to damage anything as I try and take off something. Thanks for the heads up Phil My vb Garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 where are you buying your mirrors from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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