Gentex K5 Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror w/Compass

Toyota Highlander Gentex Autodimming Mirror w/Compass

Posted on 10/15/2009 by Lee N. - 2009 Toyota Highlander (Ashland,WI)

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"Excellet Product! Exactly as described! Installation instructions for Highlander should include removal of OEM mirror as it is fastened by a spring clip not a screw. Wiring is super simple if you have an overhead console, no need to route wires all the way to the kick panel, just tap in to existing wiring above console. Great Product! Already ordered one for my Tundra!"

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Easy to put up, took a little time to find and IGN ONLY wire

Posted on 06/23/2009 by Michael V. - 2008 Chevy Trailblazer (Chicago,IL)

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"As long as you have a test light or "Fluke" meter, it is a no brainer. Hook the ground to the body with an exsisting body ground or make your own, then find an IGN ONLY wire with your tester and splice it with the provided connector. EASY!"

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auto dimming mirror

Posted on 04/23/2009 by Dennis P. - 2004 Honda Accord (Springfield Gardens,NY)

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"mirror is good, the mount is not as tight as I would like it, over tighten it could crack the windshield, your web site is misleading when I order the K5 I assume I was getting the same mirror that was in the picture (compass/temp) apart from that its a good product."

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2 buy guy

Posted on 04/06/2009 by Ronald V. (Tucson,AZ)

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"This is my second purchase. I liked the first one for my Toyota Tecoma so much, I bought another for my Lexus LS 400 . They both work great!"

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Gentex K5 Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror w/Compass

Posted on 04/06/2009 by Steve G. - 2006 Ford Mustang (Canton,MI)

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"High Quality, Easy to Install."

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Good replacement/upgrade.

Posted on 12/14/2008 by Chris H. - 1998 Audi A6 (Bellaire,TX)

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"My Audi A6 was equipped with an auto-dimming mirror, but no compass. By the time the second OEM mirror failed, I was ready for a different mirror. The Gentex K5 mirror functions as well or better than my original mirror and offers a compass, which I find very helpful when driving in a large urban area. My only suggestion is that the installation instructions offer more guidance on how to adapt existing mirror wiring to connect with the new mirror. I took my old mirror apart and found that two of the four wires were labeled "ignition" and "ground." I then cut the wires on the old wiring connector and spliced these two into the new connector. It worked perfectly. This suggestion might be helpful to other purchasers and it certainly is better than the trial and error method."

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Gentex mirror for 2008 Subaru Outback

Posted on 11/14/2008 by Marcus S. (Vestaburg,MI)

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"Very easy install. Original wire plugged right in. Works fine!"

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Plug and Play

Posted on 10/02/2008 by Nghia N. (Hayward,CA)

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"I purchased this mirror to replace the OEM mirror on my '02 Nissan Maxima. Now my Maxima came with an auto-dimming mirror, but it didn't have the built-in compass so I decided to replace it with the Gentex K5. This mirror is a simply plug and play, no real installation required other than removing the old mirror. Here I was thinking I had to remove trim pieces andrun some wiring, but not with this particular model. The Gentex works just as well as my OEM mirror. Like that one I only wished that the dimming was slightly more powerful, but the compass works like a charm."

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worth the price

Posted on 09/26/2008 by Paul L. - 2003 Subaru Forester (Ardmore,PA)

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"Easy installation. Once I figured out how to remove the original mirror in my Subaru Forester, it was very easy. The removal instructions for foreign car mirrors were included on another sheet which somehow became separated from the main packet. The OEM wiring plugged right into the new mirror without any modifications."

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Great replacement mirror!

Posted on 07/07/2008 by Ross S. - 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix (Gainesville,VA)

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"The rearview mirror in my '99 Grand Prix recently started leaking dimming fluid so I decided to replace it with a Gentex mirror since I'd heard such good things about them. This K5 mirror is a great replacement and was so easy to install. I pulled the existing wires out of the stock mirror connector and installed them into the Gentex connector (after removing all of the wires from it), mounted the mirror using the stock windshield button, and covered up the wires using the stock cover. Ten minutes start to finish... great product!"

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This is my 5th GENTEX mirror ....

Posted on 06/23/2008 by Terrance C. (Lakeville,MN)

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"This mirror, (only one purchased throughAutoAnything) had a biog/ugly 1/2" by 3" by 3" plug/connecter(?) about 12" from the mirror that made it impossible to run the wiring along the windshield underneath the weather stripping. I installed it in my 2001 Jeep Wrangler and I hid/velcroed the connecter under the windshield frame behind the visor. It doesn't look as clean or professional as the other installations I have had, but is OK. It functions perfectly (as do all the other mirrors) and actually, the compass on this one programmed easier than all the rest. It only took two 360 degree circles in each direction to program it. Thank you, again, for a great product!!"

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Posted on 05/15/2008 by Edward M. - 2008 Dodge Charger (North Providence,RI)

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"The auto compass was very easy to program and installation was not hard at all. Only downside is that the mirror seems to be a bit small and visibilty could be better if the mirror is slightly larger."

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Great Mirror, Easy to Install

Posted on 05/15/2008 by Samuel G. (Keizer,OR)

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"The OEM auto-diming mirror in my 97 Lincoln had stopped working. I checked with local auto glass shops and the dealer about replacements and found them expensive. Your Gentex is the OEM manufacturer and the new mirror is a little nicer. Intall time - five minutes, Your price - attractive. My satisfaction - Very High."

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RG Moore

Posted on 03/18/2008 by Robert M. - 2001 Subaru Legacy (Albany,OR)

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"Vehicle came with auto-dimming/compass mirror that failed. Gentex plugged into existing harness, worked well immediately"

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Excellent!

Posted on 01/03/2008 by Alan S. - 2006 Pontiac Vibe (Woodstock,IL)

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"It took all of 15 minutes to install. I picked up a hot and ground at the sunroof switch assembly."

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Going the right way

Posted on 12/22/2007 by Melvin C. - 2004 Dodge Dakota (Larkspur,CO)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

"Installation instructions were clear and easy to follow. Used the factory mirror mounting and took about 30 minutes to install the wiring. Auto-dimming and Compass calibration worked exactly as written in the instructions."

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great mirror.

Posted on 10/22/2007 by Joseph M. - 2005 Ford Thunderbird (Hampshire,IL)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

"it took me about 1 hour to install the mirror. I am well pleased with the mirror and compass. It works great."

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Good replacement for my stock mirror

Posted on 09/30/2007 by Rick M. - 2009 Hyundai Sonata (Murrieta,CA)

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"Easy install for my Freelander Land Rover...works very well..the adhesive for the mounting button was all dried out ,had to buy a mounting kit from the auto shop."

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Not for the faint of heart

Posted on 09/20/2007 by Thomas W. P. - 2007 Nissan Frontier (Oak Ridge,TN)

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"This is a fine product: OEM quality with clear instructions, although generic with options depending on vehicle. Tearing into the trim on a new vehicle was necessary, however, to install the power lead. Removing the original mirror was also tricky because it was the hardest to remove, the internal spring loaded type. The Gentex uses a screw for easy removal. I ended up taking out the glove compartment in addition to what was recommended by the instructions in order to get at the breaker panel and nearby wiring and the panel was on the passenger's side not the driver's side as shown in the instructions. The clamp-on power lead went on easily enough to the lead for the suggested key activated auxiliary power jack but the wires were tightly bundled and tape had to be cut. Once the glove compartment was removed on this vehicle, it was possible to match color codes at the power jack and near the breaker panel to identify the proper wire. A solid ground point was also nearby. Once the power lead was hidden, luckily all the trim pieces snapped back in place with no broken plastic and the mirror and compass work fine. My advice? This is not a job for the faint of heart. The advertising says if you have put audio equipment in a vehicle, you can do this job. True enough, but every audio job I have ever done has also been a combination of the routine and the unexpected."

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Good quality !!

Posted on 08/18/2007 by Richard B. (Durham,NH)

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"I have installed many aftermarket components on my 2005 T-Bird and find the Gentex K5 Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror an outstanding mirror. The quality is fiirst rate and the installation is very simple. I highly recommend this product ! Dick The T-Bird Shop Durham, NH"

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Works great and looks great

Posted on 06/06/2007 by Bob K. - 2007 Toyota Prius (Marshfield,WI)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

"I had this mirror mounted in my Toyota Prius, which did not come with a compass or in the case of my model, a self-dimming mirror. I also purchased the wire cover to make it look even more like a factory installation. I didn't try to install it myself because I'm not that handy. It looks original, works as advertised, and I'm totally pleased with the way it turned out."

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compass

Posted on 05/21/2007 by Bob B. - 2003 Toyota 4Runner (Mason City,IA)

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"worked excellent from the very first time."

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Almost perfect!

Posted on 04/23/2007 by Patrick N. (Cliffwood Beach,NJ)

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"Works great- but have 2 suggestions.. 1-Should have adapters for different mirror mount buttons-removing old button is tricky to do without causing damage (I was lucky) 2- Needs adjustable sensitivity for auto dimming-sometimes at dusk, mirror doesn't dim quite enough. But overall, works quite well.(Cool,too!)"

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Excellent Add-On Option

Posted on 11/07/2006 by Michael S. - 2005 Ford Thunderbird (Richland,WA)

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"This is an excellent do it yourself add on option. Once I learned how easy it was to loosen the windshield surround trim to tuck the wire under it all went very quickly smoothly & easily. Instructions that came with mirror also clear & easy to follow. Thanks again, Mike"

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I Love this Mirror

Posted on 10/28/2006 by Robert B. (Naperville,IL)

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"Installed on my Audi A6. Looks great and works just like the OEM in our other car. You would never know this mirror was not factory installed. Install was easy and the directions were right on. Recommend the purchase of the the cable cover as it completes the install."

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