Greg5OH

Is there a JDM or ls430 rearview mirror that will integrate with our ls400s that has a built in compass, and will retain the auto dim function?

dvdchance

Great question…I do like the compass that I have in my 2002 GS.

Greg5OH

does your GS have the auto dimming feature as well? If it does i dont see an issue with swapping that into the LS

dvdchance

Sadly it does have auto dim. Thats the rub, I love the compass but I hate the auto dim on both cars. I shut it down with the button but really wish it could work like my seat heaters and stay off till I turn it back on but it dims every night.

Greg5OH

dont knwo why u dont like it? I LOVE the auto dim. normal mirrors hurt my eyes from peoples headlights.
speakign of seat heaters, mine still dotn work checked fuses connections button, all are good...wonder if upholstery shop took them out when they reskinned em..

timmy0tool

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auto dim is a poor feature if you have tinted windows, so i opted to install an aftermarket broadway mirror in its place. i would imagine it would hide the compass feature however.

rick1987

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I was wondering about that.

I plan on tinting my windows next week.

Is there a way to get rid of the auto dim, and add a switch? So I could just hit the switch and make it dim?

PureDrifter

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it has a switch, it's just on by default.

Im sure adding an aftermarket mirror, or factory LS430/2GS/2IS mirror will work if you can sort out mounting and give it +12v for the compass. Wouldn't just bolt-in though i don't think.

rick1987

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I was thinking about adding a switch to make it dim.

when the windows are tinted, the sensor doesnt pickup headlights making it dim. maybe I could open it up and replace the photosensor thing with a toggle switch instead.

PureDrifter

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the photosensor is on the mirror pcb itself, good luck with that.