Comments on: Auto-dimming mirror upgrade (w/ compass!)

By: pantrychef

pantrychef — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:28:00 +0000

I just installed a Donnelly auto dimming mirror in my 2006 Vibe using the instructions above. The wiring is the same and it works great. I could not follow the standard routing through the A-pillar because the car is equipped with SRS air bags. Great site!!!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 23:57:52 +0000

I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe. Do you happen to know if you can take a Matrix auto dimming rear mirror and put it in one?

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:34:36 +0000

Zhuang, great question. Yeah, I remember that schematic being very confusing. I got my info from the wiring manual, which I have linked at the bottom of that blog post. It’s in the “moon roof” section of the Matrix wiring manual:

http://electrolund.com/download/12/

Look at page 2 of the PDF “036mr.pdf”. It says, “Ground : Approx. 12 volts with the ignition SW at ON position.”Â They’re talking about pin 2, which is the pin 2 I’ve drawn in my little diagram. From the PDF, it looks like that wire is black.

To be sure about all this, just get a voltmeter and measure this with and without the key turned to the “on” position. See if you have power in “on”Â and no power when switched “off”.

By: Zhuang

Zhuang — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:34:04 +0000

Thanks so much for your great post on auto dimming mirror installation on your Matrix. My only question is how to idenfity the wire you spliced into for power.

I had trouble deciphering the cable connector diagram. Do you remember the color of the cable for the “12V accessory”?

Thanks!

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By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 19:59:44 +0000

Kamen, I sent you an email. I will update this post with a download link.

By: Kamen Yotov

Kamen Yotov — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 19:53:13 +0000

Where can I find the Matrix “mechanic’s wiring guide” which you used?

Thanks!

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:04:41 +0000

Lol, happy hacking, Callum!

Mary, here’s my formula: 1 part love affair with legos, 1 part engineering school.

Carl, good for you on your plumbing fix!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 04:43:47 +0000

How did you learn to do all these projects that you do? I am very impressed…

Of course, I am more impressed with Carl for taking apart a bunch of pipes in the basement and cleaning out the yucky, mucky mess in the tub drain pipe. I am sure that it was a lovely Father’s Day activity for him.

Hurray for being able to take a shower without having to take a bath at the same time!

By: patty

patty — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:09:02 +0000

if you were a super hero, we would call you Modification Man.