Installing the autodimming mirror w/ compass

[Thrud]

I just received a new mirror from handa-accessories.com and I was browsing through the instructions (http://www.handa-accessories.com/accord/05mirror.pdf). They are your typical factory instructions, short on detail. Does anyone know how to remove the lights from the roof console? Just pry them out?

[dougm]

Just pry them out? Yup. Carefully. I read somewhere that you can cover a small screw driver with electrical tape to keep it from scratching, but I found that to be cumbersome. I took my1staccords suggestion and used a money clip. It worked great.

Doug M.

[Thrud]

I took a dinner knife and pried the lights off (starting at the edge that you press to turn on the light). I got it all wired up and it works fine. I did manage to cut my hand trying to plug the mirror connector in back under the headliner. I didn't have any alcohol, so I haven't taped up the wires yet. I am guessing that you use the foam tape to tape the wire to the roof?

[dougm]

I am guessing that you use the foam tape to tape the wire to the roof? Yes. Also put it anywhere that might be a friction point, like between the wire and the headliner edge.
I did manage to cut my hand trying to plug the mirror connector in back under the headliner Me too. I guess I should have warned you, but I thought it was just me being a klutz... I healed and the mirror is really great - worth the pain.

Doug M.

[Thrud]

I got it all put back together and, yeah, it's really nice. :thmsup: I am noticing a bit of vibration on the mirror just from normal cruising speeds with low volume levels on the radio. How have other folks dealt with the mirror vibrating? Dynamat? I did replace the spring in the mirror holder when I did the install.

[dougm]

Vibration has been noted before, not sure if it was on this forum or another, so I took it as normal when I noticed it with mine. No noise, just movement. Gets much worse with higher volume levels, but not a real problem. I didn't have the stock mirror for long before I installed the auto-dim mirror, but I noticed the additional vibration immediately. When it gets bothersome, I know I need to turn down the music.

Doug M.