Auto Dim Explorer Mirror

Discussion in '1993 - 1997 Ford Ranger' started by buggman, Dec 14, 2011.

  1. buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    After finally installing my auto dim mirror (with a few mods) I never really got a chance to see how it works... until tonight.

    Had to run some errands this afternoon/evening & when it was time to head home, it had got dark. Never even thought about the mirror until a line of cars behind me with their high beams on decided to ride my butt for several miles. When I looked up in the mirror, it was darkening & I didn't get blinded like I used to.

    Have to say this is one really handy little mod & I highly recommend it, either the full blown mod with headlight controls or the "light" version (pun intended) like I did with just the auto dim functions. :yes:
     
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  3. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    i love mine although i gotta go back thru it and rewire it......
     
  4. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    What do you mean by full blown mod?
     
  5. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    where it turns the headlights and running lights on..... he has it only hooked up to dim the mirror.... he controls when the lights come on and turn off.....
     
  6. Hooligan

    Hooligan Rangerholic!!

    I agree, one of my favorite mods!
     
  7. djfllmn

    djfllmn ^^^ I am Mr. Clean!

    i love mine too...and mine turns the lights on too...freaking awesome!
     
  8. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    Hmmm.... Hey Clinton, you might have to find one for me
     
  9. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    they are sweet and you need to get one......
     
  10. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    How much do they usually go for?
     
  11. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    i think i got mine off of clinton for around 50-60 cant remember exactly......
     
  12. djfllmn

    djfllmn ^^^ I am Mr. Clean!

    i paid about 50 for mine from clinton and he helped install them
     
  13. Hurley

    Hurley Superultramegalurker

    If I got one I would have to led it
     
  14. klinger86

    klinger86 Moderator

    there's nothing really to led in the autodim.....
     
  15. djfllmn

    djfllmn ^^^ I am Mr. Clean!

    nope the only thing that lights up is the green LED telling you the autolamps are on
     
  16. OP
    buggman

    buggman Do not touch the trim!

    Yea, I like to be in complete control of everything so I didn't use the auto light function, but I did crack the housing open & install a mini toggle switch & a green & red led. Now I can even control when the mirror auto dims :thumbsup:

    I just had an idea... why couldn't you use the headlight control function of the auto dim mirror to control something else ??? Hmmmm, now I've got something else to work on :p
     

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