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Moving auto dimming mirror from 2006 to 2012

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jmann, May 26, 2017.

  1. jmann

    jmann Member

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    Does anyone know if the autodiming mirror from my 2006 will fit in my "new" 2012? If so, I should transfer it to my "new" 2012 before I sell or trade in the old 2006, right? I can probboly figure out the wiring from this:
    Auto-Dimming Mirror with Homelink for 2012-2016 Toyota Prius v - PriusChat Shop

    Anyone know if it is simply unscrew-rescrew then wire?
     
    #1 jmann, May 26, 2017
  2. jfschultz

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    I simply bought one for about $200 and had it installed (about $100). It may look about the same, but I think there was a change in the buttons so the icon won't wear away like the one in my 2004 Prius.
     
    #2 jfschultz, Jun 1, 2017
  3. jmann

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    So.... the answer is yes. Both mirrors have the same post. They were easily swapped. However, the cheap mirror has a plastic cover that must be popped off and then a latch to slide it off, which was tricky. The auto dimming mirror slides onto the mount and secures with a screw.

    Easily swapped. Next, I have to wire it.

    Where is there an easily accessible power and switched power source?
     
    #3 jmann, Jun 6, 2017
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    Easy. If you need to buy one, it's less than $100. 2 wire install, 1 to ignition or headlight hot, other to ground.
     
    #4 lenjack, Jun 7, 2017
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