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Auto rear view dimming mirror installed

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Old 01-11-2013, 08:25 PM
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Default Auto rear view dimming mirror installed

Since my Dakota did not come with an auto dimming mirror, I felt it was time to change that. I picked up a **** 36100 auto dimming mirror for $69 on Amazon. I figured it would be a simple install if I just tapped into the overhead console wiring, and it most certainly was simple. And it also fit right onto the existing window mount.

I initially tapped the red wire with blue stripe for power and a black for ground. All was fine and put it all together and then realized that that wire stayed hot, so the mirror would not turn off automatically. So I took the overhead console down again and found the microphone Uconnect wire was yellow with a brown stripe. Tapped into that wire and it works perfectly. I don't have Uconnect in my truck.

It's nice having this feature in the truck.

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Old 01-11-2013, 08:30 PM
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Nice upgrade!
How's the weather up in Jersey
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 08:36 PM
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Just like the pic, 45 and rain. It's a small heatwave right now.
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 08:58 PM
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Looks good, I removed my Rear view mirror lol
 


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