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stownrow



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Auto Dimming Rear Mirror Upgrade...help?

Hi all,

I'm looking into seeing if its possible to upgrade my GS to an Auto dimming rear view mirror.

Has anyone done it or know if its possible?

The plug inside (red ish with 8 pins) looks like it might be the plug for it? Can anyone with the auto dimming already confirm this?




Many Thanks.

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OK so managed to get hold of someone who has the option and I confirm that it is the correct lead! Anyone know if I but one will it work or is it a programming issue??
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I had a look at the wiring diagram, ,Mirrors Electochromatic circuit, (pdf file is on the gallery) and there are 4 wires coming to the mirror, power, earth, one line from reverse select relay,and other from AC control to provide humidity level. If you are after auto dimming functionality it might just work with power (+ -) as the mirror itself has the sensor to detect light from vehicles behind. Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
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Maybe someone with a Auto Dimming Mirror could meet you and let you try it out prior to forking out for one Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
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stownrow



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Udash wrote:
I had a look at the wiring diagram, ,Mirrors Electochromatic circuit, (pdf file is on the gallery) and there are 4 wires coming to the mirror, power, earth, one line from reverse select relay,and other from AC control to provide humidity level. If you are after auto dimming functionality it might just work with power (+ -) as the mirror itself has the sensor to detect light from vehicles behind.


Thanks Udash. These are all wires i could get there if it doesn't work....by the sounds of it! Where abouts is the PDF? Cheers, Steve.
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https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...TS_LHD.pdf Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
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Thanks UDASH!

got a quote for the mirror today £160+ vat!!! nearly cried lol any ideas where i can get it cheaper? Thumbs Up
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Try the sponsors or a breakers yard as there might be a written off HSE you could pillage Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis
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npinks wrote:
Try the sponsors or a breakers yard as there might be a written off HSE you could pillage



Contacted a breakers who has one for £65 with postage. What do you think?

Does it matter if its the one with the humidity sensor??

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Have taken a risk and gone for it! Will let you know how I get on!! Thumbs Up
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OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??
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stownrow wrote:
OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??


Ah looking at the wiring diagram it looks like i'm missing a relay from somewhere!
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stownrow wrote:
OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??


Reverse Gear Thing Question
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ad210358 wrote:
stownrow wrote:
OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??


Reverse Gear Thing Question


yeah when you select reverse it makes sure the mirror doesn't dim! Thumbs Up
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Never noticed if it does it or not Question
Not for the first time I will have to pop out and try mine.
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