Auto Dim Rear View to a regular?
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Heel & Toe
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Auto Dim Rear View to a regular?
Hello,
I searched this issue, did not really find anything. I have the auto dim rear view. Can I replace it with a non-auto dim rear view?? I want to put Blue LED bulbs in to match the color of the car, interior and exterior.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Ed
2004 C5 Commemorative LaMans Blue.
Thanks!
I searched this issue, did not really find anything. I have the auto dim rear view. Can I replace it with a non-auto dim rear view?? I want to put Blue LED bulbs in to match the color of the car, interior and exterior.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Commemorative Ed
2004 C5 Commemorative LaMans Blue.
Thanks!
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Yeah the connectors will be different.
This company sells a 4-pin to 7-pin harness but the catch is it comes with their kit.
Maybe try hitting them up to see if they can sell you a harness that is a 7-pin to a 4-pin
This company sells a 4-pin to 7-pin harness but the catch is it comes with their kit.
Maybe try hitting them up to see if they can sell you a harness that is a 7-pin to a 4-pin
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I forgot that the plugs were different. See if you can get a non-dimming mirror off ebay, with a pigtail still plugged into the mirror. Or just the plug, and the splice the wires in -- it's just power, ground, and ignition power iirc.
I had to put a different plug on mind when I went with an aftermarket autodimming/light/homelink mirror. it's a piece of cake.
I had to put a different plug on mind when I went with an aftermarket autodimming/light/homelink mirror. it's a piece of cake.
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I did a search on ebay for "4 pin connector for c5 corvette reaview mirror, " and a bunch came up, though looks like they're generic 4 pin connectors, not sure they would plug into the c5, take a look.
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I'm in for when the right clip is found for this.
Some auto dims work ok today. Most simply do not fit the need in our low slung cars when everyone else is in an SUV or truck or has an LED light bar. That instant-flip manual is a life saver even on a car with tinted rear window.
This is definitely one I'll be doing with the Z06 soon. Might see about a straight swap from the 427 coupe since its a 99. So maybe I have it easy as far as swapping the clip.
Some auto dims work ok today. Most simply do not fit the need in our low slung cars when everyone else is in an SUV or truck or has an LED light bar. That instant-flip manual is a life saver even on a car with tinted rear window.
This is definitely one I'll be doing with the Z06 soon. Might see about a straight swap from the 427 coupe since its a 99. So maybe I have it easy as far as swapping the clip.
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I'm in for when the right clip is found for this.
Some auto dims work ok today. Most simply do not fit the need in our low slung cars when everyone else is in an SUV or truck or has an LED light bar. That instant-flip manual is a life saver even on a car with tinted rear window.
This is definitely one I'll be doing with the Z06 soon. Might see about a straight swap from the 427 coupe since its a 99. So maybe I have it easy as far as swapping the clip.
Some auto dims work ok today. Most simply do not fit the need in our low slung cars when everyone else is in an SUV or truck or has an LED light bar. That instant-flip manual is a life saver even on a car with tinted rear window.
This is definitely one I'll be doing with the Z06 soon. Might see about a straight swap from the 427 coupe since its a 99. So maybe I have it easy as far as swapping the clip.
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I intentionally didn't get the one with rear camera on my vette, visibility is great... a modern autodimming mirror w/ homelink is perfect.
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Yeah the connectors will be different.
This company sells a 4-pin to 7-pin harness but the catch is it comes with their kit.
Maybe try hitting them up to see if they can sell you a harness that is a 7-pin to a 4-pin
This company sells a 4-pin to 7-pin harness but the catch is it comes with their kit.
Maybe try hitting them up to see if they can sell you a harness that is a 7-pin to a 4-pin
