1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Auto dimming and homelink rearview mirror

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by toyotatrd, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. toyotatrd

    toyotatrd Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2010
    38
    0
    0
    Location:
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I am wondering if it is possible to install the homelink and auto dim mirror to the prius III? Ours just has the basic mirror and I have seen the prius IV and V that has the rearview mirror with autodim and homelink. I have also seen the big black plastic piece that covers the wire going up into the headliner. Has anyone attempted to put this in their car?
     
  2. Paul58

    Paul58 Mileage Miser

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2010
    1,126
    125
    3
    Location:
    Atlanta
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I just purchased the Gentex GENK41a auto dimming mirror with homelink from Amazon.com for $158.00 with free shipping. I'm going to have a local stereo shop do the installation. Hope to have it done this week, received the mirror today... I'll let you know how it works out.
     
  3. Colonel Ronson

    Colonel Ronson New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2010
    443
    33
    0
    Location:
    Tucson, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    IGAccessories.com :: The Source for All Your Automotive Accessories Needs

    Look up your dealer. My dealer installed the mirror on my Prius II for $280ish.

    As long as you dont have a sunroof, they'll do it.
     
  4. Paul58

    Paul58 Mileage Miser

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2010
    1,126
    125
    3
    Location:
    Atlanta
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Why won't they install the auto dim mirror is you have a sunroof? Doesn't the mirror mount to the windshield on all of them?
     
  5. mgb4tim

    mgb4tim Noob

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2009
    1,153
    111
    9
    Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I did it in around an hour. Test light was handy to find the constant hot lead.
     
  6. mammyof5

    mammyof5 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    3
    0
    0
    Location:
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Did it work??
     
  7. Paul58

    Paul58 Mileage Miser

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2010
    1,126
    125
    3
    Location:
    Atlanta
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Absolutely, it works perfectly!
     
  8. bagwell

    bagwell Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2005
    592
    49
    0
    Location:
    the woodlands, tx
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
    its simple to install....whatever model you have.
    one wire for switched power for autodim located near lower left panel (run the wire along the headliner and down the left side.
    one wire for ground (in the overhead panel)
    one wire for always-on power (in the overhead panel) for the homelink
     
  9. mammyof5

    mammyof5 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    3
    0
    0
    Location:
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Thanks so much. Have one on our 2007 and it is hard to not have one in our 2010.
     
  10. ramdisk01

    ramdisk01 Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2011
    18
    4
    1
    Location:
    Merritt Island, FL
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    Paul,

    I am a bit more puzzled about the solar roof/homelink incompatibility issue.

    Clearly, Toyota likes to make money on selling accessories like the homelink mirror...so they must have a good reason for not doing it.

    At the same time, I have no doubt you have installed this option with no problem, minimal hassel.

    Any thoughts as to what Toyota is thinking?

    Thanks
     
  11. joecwilson

    joecwilson 2014 Prius II

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2011
    17
    1
    0
    Location:
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I installed the Factory Toyota Kit
    PT374- 47100
    in about 40 minutes.. LOVE it
    If you would like to see the directions PM me.
    $170 on ebay
    I cannot post the URL since I am a brand new member.. but search ebay for "
    2010 TOYOTA PRIUS AUTO DIMMING MIRROR"


    I also installed the plug and play remote start!
     
  12. Paul58

    Paul58 Mileage Miser

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2010
    1,126
    125
    3
    Location:
    Atlanta
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    None what so ever! I happen to know a member here (Craigmri) who added the auto dim mirror w/HomeLink to his 2010 Prius III w/Solar. Same connection is his I had in mine. You do have to find one of the power sources from another location behind the dash, can't recall if it was the constant power (for HomeLink) or the switched power for the auto dim feature. Craig pulled his from behind the glove box, mine was tapped from the driver's side. I had mine installed, so I don't know the exact location, but others here should, and it is the same regardless of whether you have Solar or not.
     
  13. mushpuppy

    mushpuppy New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    1
    0
    Location:
    us
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I've never noticed that auto dimming actually works. Headlights always seem ridiculously bright in the mirror--just like old-time mirrors. Is there a trick to getting it to work that I haven't seen in the manual? I wonder if it's possible it wasn't wired properly. Hm.
     
    Active Transportation likes this.
  14. priusrick

    priusrick Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2011
    257
    40
    14
    Location:
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Another MOD I might be interested in, ahhhhh, stop spending money (screaming at myself inside)...
     
  15. Paul58

    Paul58 Mileage Miser

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2010
    1,126
    125
    3
    Location:
    Atlanta
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    Mushpuppy: Try adjusting your mirror up or down vertically. Due to the split rear window, the rear spoiler can shade the sensor and cause the mirror to not dim effectively. By moving the mirror up or down to where the headlights directly hit the sensor will improve performance.
     
  16. Gojo

    Gojo New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2011
    1
    0
    0
    Location:
    Fremont ca
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Hello Joe,

    Can you send me the installation instruction?

    Thanks
     
  17. lpe350

    lpe350 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2011
    56
    32
    0
    Location:
    Long Island
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I too ordered the Toyota oem auto dimming homelink mirror from the the dealer and it came with directions and the everything needed to install into a G3 prius without the option. :)
     
  18. ockevin

    ockevin Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2011
    493
    148
    0
    Location:
    Orange County
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Four

    If you dont mind...How much was the mirror and the install ?

    Thanks,

    Kevin
     
  19. fadec

    fadec Junior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2009
    12
    0
    2
    Location:
    Mooresville nc
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I just ordered the Mirror for my 2011 III with solar;$175 off ebay Sullivan Brothers Toyota.
    Dealer quoted me $315 Installed
     
  20. swaggingprius

    swaggingprius Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2011
    88
    29
    21
    Location:
    East Coast
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I had mine installed before leaving the dealership when I first bought my 2010vIII.

    The homelink works fine, the autodimming not so much. This has to do with the fact that the rear spoiler or whatever you want to call it that cuts the rear window covers in most part the headlights from traffic behind. This blocks the mirror's sensor; therefore not dimming as one would like to. Now, given that light is blocked by rear spoiler, I am fairly ok with the end result.