Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror w/Homelink

[rickcincy]

Originally Posted by dbacksfan

Thank you for keeping us updated.

Which mirror are you getting? The lowest MSRP on MITO's website was $259 MSRP. Any idea what the installation charge will be? By the way, there's a seller on eBay that carries the Gentex model with Homelink and the compass for around $160 shipped.

It's the Gentex Part # 50-GENK2A. It sells for $79 because it's without Homelink or any other additional feature. I'm content with just the auto-dimming mirror, but I checked the eBay seller you mentioned and his prices are great. MITO'S least expensive Gentex mirrow with Homelink is $249. Thanks to the great PriusChat members, I'm learning a lot of great info. fast!

[fred garvin]

i am not superhappy with my autodimming mirror in the 2010.

the headlights were still too bright to the point of being annoying

yes it was powered on

not to be a luddite but i don't have a problem flipping the manual lever to "night" on my rear view when it becomes "night"

[Rokeby]

FWIW, here is a very well done photo-essay instruction set for
retro-fitting this type of mirror in the Gen II:

ElectroChromic Mirror (ECM) Installation

[darkleafar]

any close up pics or demonstration videos? I humbly request. thanks

[Breezy]

Originally Posted by Tobalt

Alright smart guy, then I wonder how difficult it would be to swap out the homelink rear view mirror from my current '04 Prius to the '10 Prius once I purchase it...

Our dealer will be switching out our Homelink rear view mirror from our 2006 to our 2010 when the The Pearl '10 arrives.

[Tobalt]

Originally Posted by Breezy

Our dealer will be switching out our Homelink rear view mirror from our 2006 to our 2010 when the The Pearl '10 arrives.

Great! Keep me posted to how it went, and what the cost was! I'd be interested in doing the same.

[accordingly]

Originally Posted by fred garvin

i am not superhappy with my autodimming mirror in the 2010.

the headlights were still too bright to the point of being annoying

yes it was powered on

not to be a luddite but i don't have a problem flipping the manual lever to "night" on my rear view when it becomes "night"

I've had lots of expensive cars with the auto dimming option and have never liked any of them. What I really want is an auto LED 'flip the bird' icon for my rear window.

Aftermarket is the way to go, you save a lot on the Prius as the jump from III to IV is so huge. They make mirrors that can display the rearview camera now as well.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by accordingly

I've had lots of expensive cars with the auto dimming option and have never liked any of them. What I really want is an auto LED 'flip the bird' icon for my rear window.

Aftermarket is the way to go, you save a lot on the Prius as the jump from III to IV is so huge. They make mirrors that can display the rearview camera now as well.

Yup. That's standard on all Prius except the base model in Canada.

[rickcincy]

Originally Posted by Breezy

Our dealer will be switching out our Homelink rear view mirror from our 2006 to our 2010 when the The Pearl '10 arrives.

Hi Breezy. Were you actually able to have this done? I purchased the GENK41A Homelink mirror kit specified by MITO and took it to an authorized installer here in Tucson last week. But the slope of the windshield on the 2010 must be steeper than the Generation II. The mirror was still pointed at the car seats when fully extended, so I sent the mirror back to the seller. It appears there's no Homelink mirror yet that can be purchased for the Generation III Prius if it does not come from the factory. I'd be delighted if someone could tell me otherwise.
I was thrilled with the self-dimming mirror on my 2006 Prius.

[mgb4tim]

I swapped one out this week in mine. Got it here for $25! bought the little wire cover from MGT for $8.50, and no more garage door openers hanging around. Mine came out of a 2009 model from a guy who wanted the compass on his.

BTW, the ground is the black and white wire.