Mirror Swap

[VX MileHigh]

I picked up a rear-view mirror from a 2002 Axiom. It has auto-dim and Homelink. This should be a simple replacement but I have been trying to fine out which of the two wires is hot and which is ground. With two wires that should be easy but either way I hooked up the wires it didn't seem to work. So, does anyone know if one of connectors on the mirror is a constant on? I assumed that the wires for the map lights on the OEM mirror are hot and ground but that might not be correct either.

[HeckaTrebeka]

Perhaps the wires do not provide enough power. Do you have a multi-meter? Those things save lives.

[VX MileHigh]

Perhaps the wires do not provide enough power. Do you have a multi-meter? Those things save lives.

I have a multi-meter, any idea what kind of voltage I should looking for?

[HeckaTrebeka]

I have a multi-meter, any idea what kind of voltage I should looking for?

Probably a 12v connection would be what it requires. You should look up a manual for your mirror to see the voltage requirements.

[VX MileHigh]

I finally had some extra time to look at the mirror swap again. I have it working now. I checked the wiring colors and guessed at which was hot. It still didn't work but I had noticed the overhead light did not go on. The fuse had blown at some point and I didn't even think to check. At any rate I now have Homelink and an auto dim mirror my VX.

[Knigh7s]

Awesome you figured out the problem. How did you go about mounting it? I was looking at some images from ebay and the mount point doesn't look the same, but I might be looking at it wrong... Would you mind snapping a few pictures!!!

[VX MileHigh]

Awesome you figured out the problem. How did you go about mounting it? I was looking at some images from ebay and the mount point doesn't look the same, but I might be looking at it wrong... Would you mind snapping a few pictures!!!

I was lucky the one I bought had the mount with it. They mount on metal piece that is glued to the windshield. I bet you could find on at a junk yard. If the mirror I just looked at this morning that is the same mirror that I used. If you are interested in the mirror, you might ask the seller if they have the mount. Good luck.

[Knigh7s]

I was lucky the one I bought had the mount with it. They mount on metal piece that is glued to the windshield. I bet you could find on at a junk yard. If the mirror I just looked at this morning that is the same mirror that I used. If you are interested in the mirror, you might ask the seller if they have the mount. Good luck.

Great! I'll look into it. I've been wanting to integrate my garage door opener into the car somehow, I really don't like that clip on visor remotes... Wish I thought about that sooner! Thanks!