Installed! Donnelly temp, compass, map light and dimming mirror.

[skitime]

I installed a Donnelly dimming mirror. It is a sweet unit. I bought it off Ebay. This unit has the map lights that the Vibes with sunroofs are missing. I wired the map light so they can be turned on with or without the key and the map lights come on when any door is opened. Finally I will easily see the keyhole and dash buttons. And it works with the light delay as well. Course I did not necessarily need the temp readout since Vibes have one but now the passenger can read temps too. It will be nice to have compass readouts though. I also wired it up so the dimming is turned off when the car is put in reverse so you can use the mirror at night while backing up.

[mcgusto82]

pictures!!! it should be mandatory when a mod is done, you post pictures. lol

[BlueCrush]

Agreed! No Pics, No post! Ha, Ha! Stop Teasing, Man!

[m4VibeGT]

I placed the temperature probe inside the passenger cabin for the inside temperature reading.

[mcgusto82]

Quote, originally posted by m4VibeGT »I placed the temperature probe inside the passenger cabin for the inside temperature reading.that is a great idea.

[skitime]

Sorry not sure how to post pics on here. I thought about using the temp probe as inside temp. I also thought about moving the stock temp sensor inside. I still might. Here is a link for this mirror and install instructions. I did notice the link incorrectly says "It features a manually activated day/night flip tab for superb daytime viewing and maximum glare protection from headlights at night." http://dlcparts.com/frontend/p...d=888No I did not pay that much. lolHere is a link of a Matrix install. Different model mirror but basically the same as I installed except I also connected to the interior lights and reverse lights switch. http://www.electrolund.com/200...mpass/

[Digger]

where did you pick up the reverse light at?

[skitime]

I have the 5 speed trans. There is a reverse light switch on the top of the transmission. There is a two wire plug going to that switch. The red/black wire is the correct one to connect to.

[Digger]

Thanks pard, I have an AWD auto. I wonder where that one is?

[mcgusto82]

you can always backtrack the reverse bulb wire. i installed a auto dim light myself. i had no instructions however. i made a run to chrysler for a schematic on the auto dim mirror. the one i have came off a 00 caravan. used my multi meter to find the right splice points. pretty easy i wanna say.i also didn't bother with the reverse off feature. i believe you need to be looking behind you when you reverse, not at a mirror.it would be really cool to have interior temp as well as outside. i want to look at some used overhead center consoles. chrysler made them with a clock, compass and temp incorporated in them. i might find a good used one and mod it.

[northvibe]

yah pics!!! this or the cai will be the next mod, a new mirror would be sweet with a light and compus as i get lost alot

[skitime]

I would suspect that the automatic also has a mechanical reverse light switch on the transmission. Probably also with a two wire connector.