2016 Mazda 3 : Upgrade to Homelink Mirror?

[leitiq]

Hi everyone!
I'm new here and just got my first Mazda (2016 3i Grand Touring).
I'd like to exchange the standard auto-dimming mirror with one that has the Homelink remote. There is a Mazda accessory (0000-8C-L46) I'd like to get, but there's a disclaimer that it's "not available on vehicles with factory installed Auto-Dimming Mirrors"

Does anyone here have experience with this change? Does it work?

Thanks!
Leitiq

 

[YelPro03]

It is very easy to install. All the wiring is already there. It's literally plug and play as long as you get OEM.

 

[leitiq]

Thanks, YelPro!
That's what I was hoping for

 

[YelPro03]

The only "tricky" part is removing the plastic cover off the driver side interior A-pillar to expose the wiring harness. The included instructions are very clear and simple to follow. Good luck.

 

[leitiq]

Hi YelPro,
yes, that's what I just realized. Finally got around to pick up the part at the dealership and start the exchange this afternoon.
It surprised me that the plugs differ, as I was expecting the process to be "unplug old - plug in new - done". Too dark to work on the wiring now, will attempt that tomorrow. The instructions are indeed very detailed, so it shouldn't be too difficult, only unexpected.

 

[YelPro03]

Hi YelPro,
yes, that's what I just realized. Finally got around to pick up the part at the dealership and start the exchange this afternoon.
It surprised me that the plugs differ, as I was expecting the process to be "unplug old - plug in new - done". Too dark to work on the wiring now, will attempt that tomorrow. The instructions are indeed very detailed, so it shouldn't be too difficult, only unexpected.

Good luck.

 

[leitiq]

Alright, done It was indeed pretty straight forward, took about 20min all-in, and I managed to not break anything in the process.

 

[YelPro03]

Congrat.

 

[thzpcs]

How was the install? Worth the cost of the upgrade?