5ltrbeater

a quick search online helped me find threads on how to install an aftermarket one. is there any threads on how to install an OEM one?

(for a 99 Lexus ES300 of course)

5ltrbeater

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Hayk

iTrader: (1)

Check out the link in my signature. There should be a link within that thread about removing the stock radio.

Fritz330

Did I miss something?

5ltrbeater

sry booby, how does an removing the stock radio allow me to wire in an auto dimming mirror?
the cable provided with the OEM mirror is to 5 to 6 inches long and looks like it plugs into something already inside the controls for the sunroof.
I'm confused.

speedkar9

Here's a tutorial for a Gen 6 Camry. The procedure should be similar.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/10...r-install.html

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

I should have read the whole title of this thread. Thought you were installing an OEM radio.

5ltrbeater

alright, I just took apart the overhead console and I'm not pre-wired for an auto dimming mirror. I dont mind the challenge and buying one and cutting off the plug, and wiring it in myself (I'm assuming that the mirror just needs a positive and negative to operate)
but when I look at the wires in the pics of the auto dimming oem mirror, it appears that there are 3 wires and not just two.
what could the other wire be for?

ayonnebay

I put an OEM mirror in my '98 ES some years ago, and recently took it out (as I'll be selling the car). It had only two wires -one to be connected to the hot (when ign is on) and the other to be grounded under a chassis screw. They went to a connector to be plugged into the back of the mirror. I had connected them to the roof console - the "+" tapped into a sunroof switch wire, I believe.

OEM Toyota P/N PT732-33000 Mirror, EC. RR View (Electrochromic mirror w/Compass)

Walt

5ltrbeater

interesting. guess I'll buy it and check it out. I read the tutorial for installing the aftermarket one and I know where to get power from so I'll just take a chance and see what happens and report back.

5ltrbeater

http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-01-Lexus-ES300-OEM-Gray-Rear-View-Mirror-w-Auto-Dim-/191295525297?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c8a1a11b1&vxp=mtr
as you can see in the above link, there seems to be actually 4 wires instead of 3 that I thought. dammit : /

5ltrbeater

dam! that thing is $250+ dollars

ayonnebay

Naw, .... Keep looking. While I bought mine for, I believe $120 or so, back in the day, I've seen it recently marked down to around $49. Did you Google it?

I PM'd you

Walt