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stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461

2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Indus Silver

Auto Dimming Rear Mirror Upgrade...help?

Hi all,

I'm looking into seeing if its possible to upgrade my GS to an Auto dimming rear view mirror.

Has anyone done it or know if its possible?

The plug inside (red ish with 8 pins) looks like it might be the plug for it? Can anyone with the auto dimming already confirm this?

Many Thanks.

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19th Sep 2010 10:53 am

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461

OK so managed to get hold of someone who has the option and I confirm that it is the correct lead! Anyone know if I but one will it work or is it a programming issue??

22nd Sep 2010 10:41 pm

Udash

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: manchester
Posts: 195

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

I had a look at the wiring diagram, ,Mirrors Electochromatic circuit, (pdf file is on the gallery) and there are 4 wires coming to the mirror, power, earth, one line from reverse select relay,and other from AC control to provide humidity level. If you are after auto dimming functionality it might just work with power (+ -) as the mirror itself has the sensor to detect light from vehicles behind. Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
Zermatt Silver
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23rd Sep 2010 9:45 am

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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Maybe someone with a Auto Dimming Mirror could meet you and let you try it out prior to forking out for one Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

23rd Sep 2010 9:54 am

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461

Udash wrote:
I had a look at the wiring diagram, ,Mirrors Electochromatic circuit, (pdf file is on the gallery) and there are 4 wires coming to the mirror, power, earth, one line from reverse select relay,and other from AC control to provide humidity level. If you are after auto dimming functionality it might just work with power (+ -) as the mirror itself has the sensor to detect light from vehicles behind.

Thanks Udash. These are all wires i could get there if it doesn't work....by the sounds of it! Where abouts is the PDF? Cheers, Steve.

23rd Sep 2010 12:04 pm

Udash

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: manchester
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https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...TS_LHD.pdf Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto
Zermatt Silver
Side Steps & Mud flaps

23rd Sep 2010 2:19 pm

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461

Thanks UDASH!

got a quote for the mirror today £160+ vat!!! nearly cried lol any ideas where i can get it cheaper?

25th Sep 2010 9:58 am

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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Try the sponsors or a breakers yard as there might be a written off HSE you could pillage Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

25th Sep 2010 11:10 am

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461

npinks wrote:
Try the sponsors or a breakers yard as there might be a written off HSE you could pillage

Contacted a breakers who has one for £65 with postage. What do you think?

Does it matter if its the one with the humidity sensor??

26th Sep 2010 12:45 am

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
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Have taken a risk and gone for it! Will let you know how I get on!!

29th Sep 2010 6:12 pm

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
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OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??

2nd Oct 2010 6:33 pm

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461

stownrow wrote:
OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??

Ah looking at the wiring diagram it looks like i'm missing a relay from somewhere!

2nd Oct 2010 6:50 pm

ad210358

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

stownrow wrote:
OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??

Reverse Gear Thing

2nd Oct 2010 9:22 pm

stownrow

Member Since: 12 Mar 2010
Location: Harlow
Posts: 461

ad210358 wrote:
stownrow wrote:
OK so it came today! Managed to prise out the wire in my car and plug it in and it works! Although I don't think the reverse gear thing works??

any ideas how to get it off the ball bearing??

Reverse Gear Thing

yeah when you select reverse it makes sure the mirror doesn't dim!

2nd Oct 2010 9:37 pm

ad210358

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

Never noticed if it does it or not
Not for the first time I will have to pop out and try mine.

2nd Oct 2010 9:43 pm

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