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CIPA 36500 Wedge Base Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature and Map Light

19 December 2009 25 views 5 Comments

  • Add the convenience of auto dimming to reduce glare from headlight of vehicles approaching from behind, compass to aid in knowing which direction you are traveling and map lights for that extra light just when you need it
  • added temperature probe displays outside ambient temperature
  • Wedge mount only
  • mirror mounting adhesive not included

Product Description
CIPA's auto dimming rearview mirror provides the perfect solution to annoying headlight glare at night. Mirror automatically dims to reduce glare from headlights reflecting in mirror. Sensors on the mirror indicate when bright lights are used and dim the mirror glass for comfort and safety. Additional features include a compass and temperature readout. Temperature can be programmed to display in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Maplights are also standard on this model. Installation requires running a power wire and temperature sensor wire.

CIPA 36500 Wedge Base Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature and Map Light

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  • P. Nixon said:

    Mirror functioned as advertised. Best price I found was at Amazon. Installed in my 2010 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab, which has a Wedge base. Install is a lot easier with a shop manual and schematics, which I found one for a 2007 Tacoma on the web and downloaded. Considered a Gentex mirror, but liked the look and price of the CIPA. Contacted CIPA tech department for instructions to connect the map lights to the dome light.
    Rating: 5 / 5

    - 19 December 2009 at 4:15 am
  • J. D. Watkins said:

    I purchased this mirror about 3 weeks ago to install in my 3000GT Spyder VR4 convertible. The original mirror failed due to leaking of the electrochromic fluid. The 36500 is a plug and play replacement with my stock mirror but adds temperature and compass functions. My car already had the 7 pin harness wired into the header with pins 4 and 5 unused. Running the wires required purchasing some 1/2 inch wiring loom for the engine bay. I clipped the temp sensor to the horn bracket inside the front bumper and routed the wiring loom behind the driver’s headlight and alongside the AC line and into the grommet at the firewall. After routing through the dash and up the A pillar I figured out the wires would be too short to reach the harness at the header so I used the additional harness that came in the box. I clipped the extra pins into positions 4 and 5 and ran the wires to meet the ones I had run from underneath the dash and cut and soldered the wiring at the A pillar. It took a couple of hours and I would consider myself experienced at doing this since I have done my own car alarm installation.

    I’m very happy with the results! My last mirror was a used one from an Impala which worked well for years but eventually the mount loosened and the mirror would vibrate whether the convertible top was up or down. The 36500 is rock stable top up or down. I believe the dimming is done without fluids in the 36500. It darkens quickly and reaches a very comfortable level of darkness. The compass is easily calibrated and the temp readout is selectable in degrees C or F. It’s so nice to be able to read the temp now! Highly recommended!!!
    Rating: 5 / 5

    - 19 December 2009 at 7:12 am
  • James M. Rose said:

    Worked well. The only thing that was disappointing was the fact that they don’t tell you up front when ordering that there will be some special wiring necessary when used in a Ford Convertible.

    I had to call them for technical support and a wiring diagram for the convertible. They were very helpful with that part. The engineer I spoke with sent me all the necessary instructions.
    Rating: 4 / 5

    - 19 December 2009 at 9:33 am
  • Siu T. Tam said:

    I have owned a couple other autodim mirrors and this one by far is the best one. Its feels sturdy, mounts very easily and most of all, works great. The other two mirrors that I had costs about the same and neither of them work 100% from day one. I must say I am very impressed about how well it works. ** just a little side note, I changed out the bulbs of the map lights to the LED kind. The original bulbs was very difficult to remove, but its only because it is fitting very tight (Which it should). Be ready to spend at least half an hour or so to change out these bulbs and it will be a lot easier if you remove the mirror first.
    Rating: 5 / 5

    - 19 December 2009 at 10:22 am
  • J. D. Johnson said:

    This handy rearview mirror saved us a lot of money at the dealership. Instead of installing a factory compass and thermometer separately, we were able to install this all in one package that even has reading lights on it. The compass and thermometer are very accurate. Installation at the dealership was around $130.

    My only complaint with the product is that its weight requires a very strong glue to keep it from falling off the windshield. After three attempts, we finally found a suitable glue at Theisen’s Farm and Fleet that has successfully kept it on.

    This is a great product – I highly recommend it!
    Rating: 4 / 5

    - 19 December 2009 at 12:52 pm