C6 Visor
10-21-2016, 11:45 AM
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C6 Visor
I would like to replace my 2013 coupe drivers side sun visor with one that has the universal home link. Is that possible/feasible. If so how do you go about removing the existing one?
10-21-2016, 02:01 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
I believe it can be done easily. However-
If your vanity mirror cover breaks and you can't fix it, then you need to buy yet another visor $$$.
The original Homelink (2005-2007?) was easy to match with your garage, but has really short range for us. The newer Lear version has much better range but it's said it can't be programmed with some of the older (or is it newer? Better check...) openers.
You might do what we did on our C5: use sticky-back Velcro to attach your original transmitter to the bottom of the steering column, just be sure it won't hit anything as you move the column in-out and up-down.
For us; that method had good range, easy to find by feel, out of sight, easily removed from the car for repairs or security reasons. If the built-in visor unit on our 2009 ever fails, we plan to go the Velcro route.
If your vanity mirror cover breaks and you can't fix it, then you need to buy yet another visor $$$.
The original Homelink (2005-2007?) was easy to match with your garage, but has really short range for us. The newer Lear version has much better range but it's said it can't be programmed with some of the older (or is it newer? Better check...) openers.
You might do what we did on our C5: use sticky-back Velcro to attach your original transmitter to the bottom of the steering column, just be sure it won't hit anything as you move the column in-out and up-down.
For us; that method had good range, easy to find by feel, out of sight, easily removed from the car for repairs or security reasons. If the built-in visor unit on our 2009 ever fails, we plan to go the Velcro route.
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10-21-2016, 02:13 PM
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wiring should already be there, use this link to show you how to change them
http://www.theredlion.us/DSV%20Sunvi...stallation.pdf
you can find them used on Ebay also
http://www.theredlion.us/DSV%20Sunvi...stallation.pdf
you can find them used on Ebay also
10-23-2016, 01:25 PM
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I believe it can be done easily. However-
If your vanity mirror cover breaks and you can't fix it, then you need to buy yet another visor $$$.
The original Homelink (2005-2007?) was easy to match with your garage, but has really short range for us. The newer Lear version has much better range but it's said it can't be programmed with some of the older (or is it newer? Better check...) openers.
You might do what we did on our C5: use sticky-back Velcro to attach your original transmitter to the bottom of the steering column, just be sure it won't hit anything as you move the column in-out and up-down.
For us; that method had good range, easy to find by feel, out of sight, easily removed from the car for repairs or security reasons. If the built-in visor unit on our 2009 ever fails, we plan to go the Velcro route.
If your vanity mirror cover breaks and you can't fix it, then you need to buy yet another visor $$$.
The original Homelink (2005-2007?) was easy to match with your garage, but has really short range for us. The newer Lear version has much better range but it's said it can't be programmed with some of the older (or is it newer? Better check...) openers.
You might do what we did on our C5: use sticky-back Velcro to attach your original transmitter to the bottom of the steering column, just be sure it won't hit anything as you move the column in-out and up-down.
For us; that method had good range, easy to find by feel, out of sight, easily removed from the car for repairs or security reasons. If the built-in visor unit on our 2009 ever fails, we plan to go the Velcro route.
10-23-2016, 02:47 PM
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Le Mans Master
The visor spins out of the hole , you put a screw driver in the slot and then pull the visor toward the driver side door .... it's not easy and it can break , Google the directions and you will see better how to do it . Then just reverse the procedure to install the new visor
The wiring is plug and play . Home link is better but I have not had any issue with my Lear ....
Dave
The wiring is plug and play . Home link is better but I have not had any issue with my Lear ....
Dave
10-23-2016, 04:07 PM
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The visor spins out of the hole , you put a screw driver in the slot and then pull the visor toward the driver side door .... it's not easy and it can break , Google the directions and you will see better how to do it . Then just reverse the procedure to install the new visor
The wiring is plug and play . Home link is better but I have not had any issue with my Lear ....
Dave
The wiring is plug and play . Home link is better but I have not had any issue with my Lear ....
Dave
The tech at our dealership insisted on ordering a new bezel where the visor attaches, in case he broke ours during the process. He didn't need it and I didn't get charged, but that's a hint.
10-23-2016, 05:03 PM
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Le Mans Master
Does not need a new bezel if he is replacing the visor as the new visor has one , just a warning that it's a pain to get out
10-23-2016, 06:31 PM
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Thanks, maybe that's why they didn't need the extra.
10-24-2016, 02:43 AM
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Racer
I have done this on my old c5 and the 2013 c6 gs I now have. take the top out and put down the window as they can be in the way. if you follow the directions on the forum it is a 5 minute swap depending on your nerves. I have not had a bezel break yet. The lear is great and I had no problem syncing to a 10 year old craftsman opener. I purchased a new visor so there would be no cutting or disappointments. Good Luck and don't let it intimidate you it is just another part.
