Rear View Mirror - Replacement with Incorporated Backup Camera
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Rear View Mirror - Replacement with Incorporated Backup Camera
Hi all
my auto dimming rearview mirror in my 1998 XJR has stopped working and has dark spots visible all the time.
My question, with needing to replace the mirror, has anyone upgraded their mirror to one which incorporates a display for a backup camera but still retaining the functions of the auto features?
Thanks
Chris
my auto dimming rearview mirror in my 1998 XJR has stopped working and has dark spots visible all the time.
My question, with needing to replace the mirror, has anyone upgraded their mirror to one which incorporates a display for a backup camera but still retaining the functions of the auto features?
Thanks
Chris
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I looked into this for a while when I was replacing my mirror, I couldn't find a solution where the mirror could be upgraded while keeping auto headlights functional. That output comes from the mirror control board, and it looks to be specific to Jags best as I could tell. On the slim chance your outer mirrors are dimming, I don't think those can be used with modern mirror wiring as well.
If you're fine with losing those functions, the rest is easy - all you need is the ground, +12v ign, and reverse interrupt connections. X308's have those, and modern mirrors wire up the same way. If you're looking for an autodim rearview, that will be a feature of whatever mirror you pick. A quick google search came up with this one, has extra OnStar functions that just won't get wired up to anything: https://www.rearviewsafety.com/oem-g...nd-onstar.html
Not sure if that will mount direct to the factory mirror mount though, may have to get creative there...
If you're fine with losing those functions, the rest is easy - all you need is the ground, +12v ign, and reverse interrupt connections. X308's have those, and modern mirrors wire up the same way. If you're looking for an autodim rearview, that will be a feature of whatever mirror you pick. A quick google search came up with this one, has extra OnStar functions that just won't get wired up to anything: https://www.rearviewsafety.com/oem-g...nd-onstar.html
Not sure if that will mount direct to the factory mirror mount though, may have to get creative there...
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