Retrofit homelink mirror?
I don't know about retrofitting the mirror in the NX specifically but I've retrofit several Homelink mirrors in other vehicles. They were a very easy install. The mirror manufacturer is Gentex with many models available. Below is a link to one available on ebay that is similar to the NX. The mirror normally attaches to the same window button and I pull power from the sunroof. Most of the time there is a spare connector so it's plug and play. As always, your method may vary....http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-GENTEX-GENK41-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-KIT-AUTO-DIMMING-HOMELINK-/251901319225?hash=item3aa67d1839&vxp=mtr
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: GREECE
thank you for your answer i will have a look into that, although i would prefer the original homelink mirror, if anyone else knows anything about it, it would be appreciated. I have talked with our dealer and there is no part number in my country for the mirror, so i am trying to see if i can order it online from another country and fit it here ..
Last edited by filippos; Apr 3, 2015 at 02:20 AM.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,363
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
thank you for your answer i will have a look into that, although i would prefer the original homelink mirror, if anyone else knows anything about it, it would be appreciated. I have talked with our dealer and there is no part number in my country for the mirror, so i am trying to see if i can order it online from another country and fit it here ..
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
From: SPAIN
DIY homelink mirror
I was opting for one of this mirrors, but since I change often from places I decided to buy some adhesive Velcro and fix the remote I use most to the back of the mirror.
You can't see it from inside, and you barely notice it from outside. It's comfortable and much cheaper than a homelink mirror.
Maybe I'm missing some features?
You can't see it from inside, and you barely notice it from outside. It's comfortable and much cheaper than a homelink mirror.
Maybe I'm missing some features?
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: GREECE
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,363
Likes: 2
From: Ontario
I was opting for one of this mirrors, but since I change often from places I decided to buy some adhesive Velcro and fix the remote I use most to the back of the mirror.
You can't see it from inside, and you barely notice it from outside. It's comfortable and much cheaper than a homelink mirror.
Maybe I'm missing some features?
You can't see it from inside, and you barely notice it from outside. It's comfortable and much cheaper than a homelink mirror.
Maybe I'm missing some features?
Trending Topics
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: GREECE
well, i was thinking of buying the mirror but i have a very small garage remote, so i leave it in the car above the cd player ... on a small shelve ... its very comfortable .. i just press the button without having to take the remote out... so basically its like part of the console ...
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 785
Likes: 37
From: CA
well, i was thinking of buying the mirror but i have a very small garage remote, so i leave it in the car above the cd player ... on a small shelve ... its very comfortable .. i just press the button without having to take the remote out... so basically its like part of the console ...
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: GREECE
make sure it's not visible when you're elsewhere. I'm sure you have registration papers somewhere with your address in the car. Having the remote out in the open is the same as having a key to the house. Don't want someone to smash the window and grab your address and the remote.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 1
From: Texas
I have retro fitted my base NX with HomeLink Auto Dimming mirror for about $45. Base NX comes with Auto Dimming Gentex 533 mirror. I bought a Gentex 536 with Auto Dimming and HomeLink, thinking that it would be a direct swap.
Turns out that, even though these have same connectors the pins are not compatible. I got a custom harness made by Bob and everything working great.
Bought Hyundai/Kia OEM Gentex 536 Auto Dimming mirror from http://www.ebay.com/usr/hawjodadam?_...p2047675.l2559
Contact Bob at http://www.bobsmirrors.com/ and request a invoice for a harness
BTW, these two are extremely professional and ships the item quickly.
Please mention you saw this on Club Lexus forum and Bob should know which Harness are we talking about as I have sent him the pictures of all connectors.
Hope this helps
Turns out that, even though these have same connectors the pins are not compatible. I got a custom harness made by Bob and everything working great.
Bought Hyundai/Kia OEM Gentex 536 Auto Dimming mirror from http://www.ebay.com/usr/hawjodadam?_...p2047675.l2559
Contact Bob at http://www.bobsmirrors.com/ and request a invoice for a harness
BTW, these two are extremely professional and ships the item quickly.
Please mention you saw this on Club Lexus forum and Bob should know which Harness are we talking about as I have sent him the pictures of all connectors.
Hope this helps
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
I have retro fitted my base NX with HomeLink Auto Dimming mirror for about $45. Base NX comes with Auto Dimming Gentex 533 mirror. I bought a Gentex 536 with Auto Dimming and HomeLink, thinking that it would be a direct swap.
Turns out that, even though these have same connectors the pins are not compatible. I got a custom harness made by Bob and everything working great.
Bought Hyundai/Kia OEM Gentex 536 Auto Dimming mirror from http://www.ebay.com/usr/hawjodadam?_...p2047675.l2559
Contact Bob at http://www.bobsmirrors.com/ and request a invoice for a harness
BTW, these two are extremely professional and ships the item quickly.
Please mention you saw this on Club Lexus forum and Bob should know which Harness are we talking about as I have sent him the pictures of all connectors.
Hope this helps
Turns out that, even though these have same connectors the pins are not compatible. I got a custom harness made by Bob and everything working great.
Bought Hyundai/Kia OEM Gentex 536 Auto Dimming mirror from http://www.ebay.com/usr/hawjodadam?_...p2047675.l2559
Contact Bob at http://www.bobsmirrors.com/ and request a invoice for a harness
BTW, these two are extremely professional and ships the item quickly.
Please mention you saw this on Club Lexus forum and Bob should know which Harness are we talking about as I have sent him the pictures of all connectors.
Hope this helps
We can provide a harness for these mirrors, not a problem there. However, it is not a plug & play harness; rather just a universal harness, so you will have to make the ignition, battery & ground connections on your own. While we do have various plug & play harnesses available for some vehicles, the only Lexus vehicle we currently have in our plug & play offering are the IS models from the mid-2000's.
So if you would like to purchase the harness, they are $26, and they are long enough to reach the bottom of the dash if needed, although most vehicles nowadays have enough wiring at the overhead console that you may very well be able to tap into one of those wires and not have to run the wires all the way to the bottom of the dash. The kit includes T-taps & zip ties too.