Gentex K5 Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror w/Compass

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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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)

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"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)

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"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. - 2006 Honda S2000 (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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