Auto dimming Rear View Mirror Retrofit Topic is solved

m96ag · Post by **m96ag** » 11 Aug 2016, 15:20

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has ever retrofitted a auto dimming rear view mirror into their v70 preferably using the factory mount point. I saw it listed in a Volvo accessory catalog but I imagine that one is long discontinued.

Post by **JRL** » 11 Aug 2016, 16:01

If you can find one, most 2000s are pre wired. Not sure about 99s

m96ag · Post by **m96ag** » 12 Aug 2016, 07:20

Anyone have a source for part number 9464 006-7?

Post by **tryingbe** » 12 Aug 2016, 09:17

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=94 ... g&_sacat=0

I never found flipping that little switch was inconvenience.

m96ag · Post by **m96ag** » 12 Aug 2016, 09:20

tryingbe wrote:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=94 ... g&_sacat=0

I never found flipping that little switch was inconvenience.

Here's a thought would a C70 mirror fit?

Post by **tryingbe** » 12 Aug 2016, 09:23

m96ag wrote:
tryingbe wrote:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=94 ... g&_sacat=0

I never found flipping that little switch was inconvenience.
Here's a thought would a C70 mirror fit?

Time for your to experiment and find out.

m96ag · Post by **m96ag** » 12 Aug 2016, 09:36

tryingbe wrote:
m96ag wrote:
tryingbe wrote:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=94 ... g&_sacat=0

I never found flipping that little switch was inconvenience.
Here's a thought would a C70 mirror fit?
Time for your to experiment and find out.

At first glance the mount points appear to be the same. So here goes nothing!

m96ag · Post by **m96ag** » 14 Aug 2016, 10:09

JRL wrote:If you can find one, most 2000s are pre wired. Not sure about 99s

I pulled the courtesy light assembly down and don't see a connector. Is it tucked behind something?

thijsj · Post by **thijsj** » 14 Aug 2016, 13:33

Last year I replaced the busted (running fluids) OEM one in my '98 C70. The original unit was made by Donnelly, which appearantly supplies a lot OEMs with auto dimming mirrors. I found out that my model (model no. 011530) was used at least until 2005, for Acura TL's. As the fluid in these eventually all go bad, I'd suggest getting the youngest used one you can find.

For instance this one, matches mine. You'll have to replace the mirror assembly from the old non-auto dimming one (which is quite a pain - maybe there's a trick to it I didn't know) and the connectors.. or find a way around that. It basically just takes 12v I guess?

m96ag · Post by **m96ag** » 14 Aug 2016, 13:42

thijsj wrote:Last year I replaced the busted (running fluids) OEM one in my '98 C70. The original unit was made by Donnelly, which appearantly supplies a lot OEMs with auto dimming mirrors. I found out that my model (model no. 011530) was used at least until 2005, for Acura TL's. As the fluid in these eventually all go bad, I'd suggest getting the youngest used one you can find.

For instance this one, matches mine. You'll have to replace the mirror assembly from the old non-auto dimming one (which is quite a pain - maybe there's a trick to it I didn't know) and the connectors.. or find a way around that. It basically just takes 12v I guess?

I ordered a C70 mirror. I just need to find out if my car came prewired with the connector. If not I'll have to use the accessory connector for switched power and ground and then tap the existing courtesy lights if I want those to work.