Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com
Home > Tips & Tricks > Auto dimming interior mirror fitting
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 4 1234>
Print this entire topic · 
Convert



Member Since: 15 Nov 2011
Location: North Yorks
Posts: 20
2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey
Auto dimming interior mirror fitting

Has anybody retro fitted an auto dimming mirror to a GS? They are not standard fit to this model so is the wiring loom fitted with the plug connector and does the canbus need updating?
Post #135156 8th Mar 2012 9:00 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ad210358



Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464
England 

I think it has been done, try a search, 99% sure that Stonerow has done it. Thumbs Up
Post #135160 8th Mar 2012 9:22 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
donny



Member Since: 05 Mar 2010
Location: Usually knocking about the north
Posts: 215
England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

I retrofitted one to my 07XS. The connector block was already on the car - red I seem to recall. I suggest you pop off the black surround/cover (behind the mirror) and have a look on yours to be sure you have the same. No software update needed for it to work perfectly on mine - just pug 'n' play Thumbs Up
Post #135228 8th Mar 2012 3:16 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
stownrow



Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461
United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Indus Silver

ad210358 wrote:
I think it has been done, try a search, 99% sure that Stonerow has done it. Thumbs Up


Close lol

Fitted one to my old gs and my 2012 gs ! All you have to do is

- take off the 2 cliped bits of plastic
- twist the mirror gently anti clockwise a quater of a turn
- wire is already sitting in place so plug in the new one and stare re-assembly

Works a treat Thumbs Up

Only slight thing to mention is a relay is supposed to make sure it doesnt dim when you put in reverse but i havent seen this as an issue Smile 
Post #135243 8th Mar 2012 5:31 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ad210358



Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464
England 

Embarassed
Post #135253 8th Mar 2012 7:07 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
taztastic



Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 8652
England 

ad210358 wrote:
Embarassed


That's better, stick to pictures, you can't spell those incorrectly Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Even with the factory tints, I still drop the mirror, might keep an eye out for an auto dimming one.
Post #135271 8th Mar 2012 8:15 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
mcphersonstrut



Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
Location: In the land of 2 wheel drive and 60mpg
Posts: 2164
England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

taztastic wrote:
.........That's better, stick to pictures, you can't spell those incorrectly .......


Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up
Post #135274 8th Mar 2012 8:28 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
toeknee



Member Since: 14 Feb 2009
Location: out and about
Posts: 1509
United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

mcphersonstrut wrote:
taztastic wrote:
.........That's better, stick to pictures, you can't spell those incorrectly .......


Rolling with laughter Thumbs Up


looks like steams up tonight, lap top all working Mcp Laughing
Post #135276 8th Mar 2012 8:30 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ad210358



Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464
England 

[quote="mcphersonstrut"]

taztastic wrote:
.........That's better, stick to pictures, you can't spell those incorrectly .......


Rolling with laughter :

Don't be scared of the Apple Thumbs Up
Post #135280 8th Mar 2012 8:37 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
mcphersonstrut



Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
Location: In the land of 2 wheel drive and 60mpg
Posts: 2164
England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

ad210358 wrote:
.....Don't be scared of the Apple Thumbs Up


Shocked Spelt correctly Thud , I presume you used your home PC for that contribution.....or a macbook air with a proper keyboard Whistle
Post #135285 8th Mar 2012 8:58 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
toeknee



Member Since: 14 Feb 2009
Location: out and about
Posts: 1509
United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

mcphersonstrut wrote:
ad210358 wrote:
.....Don't be scared of the Apple Thumbs Up


Shocked Spelt correctly Thud , I presume you used your home PC for that contribution.....or a macbook air with a proper keyboard Whistle


Reckon Mcp has had a delivery of coal, as he's been posting all over tonight Laughing
Post #135288 8th Mar 2012 9:07 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
taztastic



Member Since: 03 Feb 2011
Location: North West
Posts: 8652
England 

The Solar flare must be having the opposite effect over the border Laughing
Post #135289 8th Mar 2012 9:09 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
mcphersonstrut



Member Since: 21 Jul 2009
Location: In the land of 2 wheel drive and 60mpg
Posts: 2164
England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

My apologies to our new member 'Convert' as we seem to have drifted his post Off Topic

Hope you got your answer OK Thumbs Up
Post #135290 8th Mar 2012 9:10 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
bbjoca



Member Since: 25 Dec 2011
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 64
Sweden 

Boys, where did you get hold of the auto-dimming mirror? Smile Any tips appreciated... It's never too late to learn something new...
Post #135325 9th Mar 2012 9:32 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
dunroof



Member Since: 24 Nov 2010
Location: <> Yes, still being stalked by another member!
Posts: 1785

Thumbs Up

Last edited by dunroof on 2nd Jan 2013 8:30 am. Edited 1 time in total
Post #135331 9th Mar 2012 10:00 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 4 1234>
All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site