Electrochromic rear-view mirror - Toyota Yaris Forums

Benggolf2 · 01-02-2009, 01:40 AM

Recently ordered an Electrochromic rear-view mirror. Part came without any instructions. Would anyone be able to help? TIA.

cali yaris · 01-02-2009, 04:08 AM

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Benggolf2 · 01-02-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

[pics] go here

Thanks for the response Garm, but the link doesn't work.

IsLNdbOi · 01-02-2009, 06:24 AM

We can't help you unless you give us at least the brand name and model number Benggolf2.

I posted pics. of the Gentex K31 I had:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...d.php?p=168682

Pics. of the CIPA are here:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...d.php?p=213086

I've since replaced the Gentex K31 with a CIPA 36500. The Gentex K31's base stuck out / down past the dotted area of the windshield AND it had weird colored map lights.

The CIPA 36500's base stays completely within the dotted area just like the stock mirror. Also, the map light bulbs on it are removable / replaceable. Replaced them with white LED bulbs from VLEDs and they're much better than the Gentex.

The Gentex uses a liquid / gel based electrochromatic system while the CIPA uses a completely solid state electrochromatic system.

Meteorite_Marty · 01-02-2009, 06:29 AM

I will scan the instructions I have for the one supplied by Toyota for my car. I have them in my glovebox.

Meteorite_Marty · 01-02-2009, 06:46 AM

Nevermind. :)

Everything I have on-hand is already posted on this site...

http://www.mitocorp.com/auto-dimming-mirrors.html

There are several links to installation, operation, and calibration for the various Gentex models. I also own a Gentex.

Hope this helps.

Benggolf2 · 01-02-2009, 06:48 AM

Thank you IsLNdbOi and Meteorite_Marty for the heads up. Much obliged.
Happy New Year.

BTW, I also got installation instructions from Jamie at Sparks Toyota.
Here's the link: http://www.trdsparks.com/install/00016-42116inst.pdf

Meteorite_Marty · 01-02-2009, 06:56 AM

No problem. One of the best upgrades for this car, with it being so small and low to the ground. I don't think I would buy another car without one of these mirrors on.

IsLNdbOi · 01-02-2009, 06:46 AM

Instructions for the Gentex are here (click on the "Installation Guide" tab):
http://www.autoanything.com/mirrors/61A2075A0A0.aspx

Instructions for the CIPA are here (click on the "Installation Guide" tab):
http://www.autoanything.com/mirrors/74A2987A0A0.aspx

IsLNdbOi · 01-06-2009, 08:20 AM

No problem. Looks like yours is a Gentex. Good choice. Good luck with the install!

01-02-2009, 01:40 AM	#1
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Electrochromic rear-view mirror Recently ordered an Electrochromic rear-view mirror. Part came without any instructions. Would anyone be able to help? TIA. __________________ Benggolf2

01-02-2009, 04:08 AM	#2
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	[pics] go here __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-02-2009, 06:24 AM	#4
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	We can't help you unless you give us at least the brand name and model number Benggolf2. I posted pics. of the Gentex K31 I had: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...d.php?p=168682 Pics. of the CIPA are here: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...d.php?p=213086 I've since replaced the Gentex K31 with a CIPA 36500. The Gentex K31's base stuck out / down past the dotted area of the windshield AND it had weird colored map lights. The CIPA 36500's base stays completely within the dotted area just like the stock mirror. Also, the map light bulbs on it are removable / replaceable. Replaced them with white LED bulbs from VLEDs and they're much better than the Gentex. The Gentex uses a liquid / gel based electrochromatic system while the CIPA uses a completely solid state electrochromatic system. Last edited by IsLNdbOi; 01-06-2009 at 08:34 AM.

01-02-2009, 06:48 AM	#7
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Installation Instructions Thank you IsLNdbOi and Meteorite_Marty for the heads up. Much obliged. Happy New Year. BTW, I also got installation instructions from Jamie at Sparks Toyota. Here's the link: http://www.trdsparks.com/install/00016-42116inst.pdf __________________ Benggolf2

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01-02-2009, 06:29 AM	#5
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	I will scan the instructions I have for the one supplied by Toyota for my car. I have them in my glovebox.

01-02-2009, 06:46 AM	#6
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	Nevermind. :) Everything I have on-hand is already posted on this site... http://www.mitocorp.com/auto-dimming-mirrors.html There are several links to installation, operation, and calibration for the various Gentex models. I also own a Gentex. Hope this helps.

01-02-2009, 06:56 AM	#8
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	No problem. One of the best upgrades for this car, with it being so small and low to the ground. I don't think I would buy another car without one of these mirrors on.

01-06-2009, 08:20 AM	#10
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	No problem. Looks like yours is a Gentex. Good choice. Good luck with the install!