Mirror question

[jim2016cx5]

So just bought a 2018 cx5 touring to replace the wife's totaled 2016 touring. Her old one had a self dimming rear view mirror, the new one doesn’t have it. It is just a manual plain mirror without homelink. Is it possible to add the auto dimming, homelink mirror without any programming? Is the wires there to plug it into?

Thanks
Jim

 

[RedBaron]

Yes and no. Yes you can do it without any programming, no the wires do not exist.

It's available as a kit with a new harness piece. I got one for my our 2019, but note you have to disassemble the driver A-pillar to install the harness. Still, it works well.

Here's one on eBay. Nno connection, yada yada, but you can use the kit part number to search if you can get a better deal. NEW OEM Mazda 2017-2022 CX-5 Rear View Mirror Interior Auto Dim 0000-8C-R06 | eBay

 

[jim2016cx5]

Yes and no. Yes you can do it without any programming, no the wires do not exist.

It's available as a kit with a new harness piece. I got one for my our 2019, but note you have to disassemble the driver A-pillar to install the harness. Still, it works well.

Here's one on eBay. Nno connection, yada yada, but you can use the kit part number to search if you can get a better deal. NEW OEM Mazda 2017-2022 CX-5 Rear View Mirror Interior Auto Dim 0000-8C-R06 | eBay

You are the man! Thanks a whole bunch.

One question if you don’t mind. I see two scotchlocks in the kit. Are they used to tap into something? I dislike those things but if inside the vehicle they should be ok.
Jim

 

[RedBaron]

One question if you don’t mind. I see two scotchlocks in the kit. Are they used to tap into something?

Ohhh, I did not see those. Then that is not the same kit as I had. Aggh. After looking up my old order emails I realize that it was our 2014 CX-5 mirror that I replaced (doh! - Senior moment!)

Anyway, that one should work, even with the scotchlocks. :-/