roadracer516

So this is IT, last install on my new Stand for a while. I just installed a Ford (Gentex) Auto dim/homelink/compass/temp rearview mirror. Install was straight forward and these cars come apart and go back together well. I like to have the homelink, temperature and autodim, dont need the compass so much as I have a Nav, but I am really glad to have this addition to my car.

07BLACKGT

Nice! It looks more substantial than the regular one.
I got the one in the comfort package but it only has the compass... I wish it had the temp and homelink.

08PureBreed

Does that thing say 101 degrees? In your garage? Wow!

roadracer516

I was thinking some one would mention that. It was hot today, but not that hot. Car was running in the garage and it was already hot so it just added to the garage heat. Its a nice 68 degrees now!

roadracer516

ok, I lied, the temp gauge now show 77.

pascal

I got a GM one (98 Suburban) from a bone yard for $20 with the temp sensor and all...
Cool Gizmo.

157dB

And how did we hook it up the the stands wiring?

pascal

Who, me or roadracer?

157dB

Either, or.
Did yous guys employ the stock wiring thats there for the Ford supplied mirror?

pascal

I ran a wire from the fuse box for power.
Ground under the dash and two wire goes to the front grille area for the temp sensor.
The compass is built in the mirror base, so no need do do anything to it.

If you plan do do the swap like I did, make sure to get the temp sensor from a Tahoe/Suburban if you get the mirror from this vehicle...
I tried to use two Cadillac ones that I had, but no workey, it wouldn't read it.
I went back to the bone yard to get the Suburban sensor and it worked.

Don't forget to use the plastic trim that hides the wires from the mirror to the headliner...
(It's aesthetically much better) and also get the plug connector with about 3 inches of wires from the vehicle harness.
You're electrically inclined, so I'm sure you can figure this out.

If you go that route, it's a lot cheaper than buying a $200/300 new mirror.

I never took pictures of this, so you'll have to excuse me for it...