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Ignition

Ground

Ignition Pow

Wire

(Black

White)

Ground

APPLICABLE KITS:

ADVGEN20A
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For full installation guides call technical support:

1-844-569-4654

9am – 9pm (Eastern) Mon – Friday

10am – 2pm (Eastern) Sat

or visit

www.VOXXElectronics.com

4280820

Temp. Sensor

Temp.

Sensor

Ignition Pow

Wire

(Black

White)

Adjust compass zone after mirror installation.

The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to Compass
Calibration Zone Map to find correct compass zone setting for your
geographical location.

To change the zone setting, push and hold the button for
approximately 9 seconds until a number appears in the display.

Press button repeatedly until desired compass zone number is
reached.

Calibrate compass.

Drive to an open, level area, away from large metallic objects or
structures.

Hold the button for approximately 12 seconds until “CAL” or "C" text
appears in the display. Release the button to enter the calibration
mode.

Drive slowly in up to 3 circles until the “CAL” or "C" text disappears,
and a directional heading is displayed.

The compass is now calibrated.

ONLY FOR MIRRORS WITH COMPASS

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KIT CONTENTS:

Item

Qty

Part Number

Description

ADVGEN20A

7 Pin Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and Temperature

Contact VOXX

Customer

Service

Installation Parts Pack

7 Pin Harness Assembly with 2 Wires (Ignition and Ground)

T-Tap Connectors (1 Red 18 – 22 AWG, 1 Blue 14 – 18 AWG)

Short Tie Wraps

Not shown

Installation Instructions

Not shown

User Guide

Not shown

Warranty Card

* Mirrors Equipped with Temperature Feature:

Temperature Sensor

Temperature Sensor Harness (7 Pin Applications)

Long Tie Wraps

* Optional Items (Not Included with Installation Kit)

Wire Cover

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Safety Glasses

Utility Knife

Pliers

#2 Phillip's Screwdriver

Clean Rag

Electrical Tape

4mm Flat Screwdriver

Flashlight

DC Voltmeter

Fish-Wire (Coat Hanger)

#T20 Torx Driver

Panel Removal Tool

Gentex by VOXX Corporation

Installation Instructions

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Perform the following pre-installation steps:

1. Place kit components on a clean, padded surface.

2. Record your programmed radio stations.

3. Remove driver side scuff plate. (Fig. 1)

4. Remove driver side door seal. (Fig. 2)

5. Remove driver side kick plate / cowl cover. (Fig. 3)

6. Remove driver side grab handle if equipped. (Fig. 4)

7. Remove driver side A-pillar trim. (Fig. 5)

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS / NOTES:

Do not

use excessive force when removing OEM mirror from windshield.

Do not

push fish-wire too far into dash to avoid damage to existing components.

Do not

place wire harness against objects with sharp edges that may cause electrical shorting.

On vehicles equipped with A-pillar (side impact or SRS) airbags, verify mirror harness path remains

clear of airbag. Harness should follow and be secured to, existing OEM wiring with tie wraps.

Verify that auto-dimming mirror harnesses do not interfere with brake, clutch, emergency brake or air

bag

Preparation

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8. Remove OEM mirror. (Fig. 6,7 or 8)

a) Loosen #T20 torx screw on mirror mount and slide mirror

upwards off from windshield button.

(Fig. 6)

- - OR - -

b) Insert 4mm into opening at bottom of mirror mount to disengage
locking tab and slide mirror upwards off from windshield button.

(Fig. 7)

NOTE:

Gently wiggling mirror while sliding upwards will assist

removal.

- - OR - -

c) Insert panel removal tool into opening at bottom of mirror mount
to disengage locking tab and slide mirror upwards off from
windshield button.

(Fig. 8)

NOTE:

Gently wiggling mirror while sliding upwards will assist

removal.

Attach

auto-dimming

mirror.

a) Hold the mirror and slide the mirror downwards over wind-shield

button until fully seated.

(Fig. 9)

b) Using #T20 torx driver, tighten the mirror mounting bracket

screw to 1.3 ft-lbs (17.8 kg-cm).

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

NOTE:

You will need to find a supply wire in your vehicle that provides

+12V when vehicle is running or the key is in the ON or ACC

position. Your automotive repair shop may sometimes be able to

advise readily available locations for connecting to these power
sources.

A TIP:

The cigarette lighter or power port receptacle may be a source of

switched +12V depending on vehicle make.

1. Locate ignition (+12V switched) wire.

a) Using a multi-meter, find a wire exiting the fuse block or junction
block that tests +12V and is controlled by the ignition switch.
Operate vehicle accessories (power windows, door locks, power
mirrors, etc.) to ensure that voltage does not drop on this wire.

(Fig. 10)

b) Ensure power in this wire is off when vehicle key is OFF and

label wire "IGNITION."

Auto-Dimming Mirror Installation

CAUTION

Do not use excessive force. Damage to windshield could occur.

NOTE:

You will need to find a supply wire in your vehicle that provides

Route Auto-Dimming Mirror Harness to Vehicle Power

CAUTION

1.3 ft-lbs

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2. Disconnect vehicle's negative battery terminal. (Fig. 11)

3. Plug auto-dimming mirror harness into back of mirror. (Fig. 12)

4. Route harness up to vehicle headliner. (Fig. 13)

a) Install optional wire cover (if purchased).

(Fig. 14)

5. Route haress across vehicle headliner to top of A-pillar on side of
vehicle where vehicle connection wires / fuse block were found.

a) Use panel removal tool to ensure harness is tucked between

headliner and roof of vehicle.

(Fig. 15)

6. Route harness down A-pillar. (Fig. 16)

NOTE:

Harness will be secured later in installation procedure.

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7. Route harness to vehicle connection wires.

a) Using fish-wire, route harness from base of A-pillar through dash

and into connection wire / fuse block area.

(Fig. 17)

8. Attach wire tap to vehicle wire marked IGNITION.

a) Center blade of wire tap on IGNITION wire and close wire tap

with pliers.

(Fig. 18)

b) Ensure both halves of wire tap are closed completely and

locking tab is engaged.

9. Connect auto-dimming mirror harness switched power wire to
vehicle wire marked IGNITION.

a) Insert spade terminal on auto-dimming mirror harness wire into
the wire tap on the vehicle wire labeled IGNITION.

(Fig. 19)

10. Connect auto-dimming mirror harness ground wire.

a) Locate a ground bolt near connection / fuse block area and

remove.

NOTE:

Bolt locations may vary but common locations are in the

kick plate / cowl cover area or parking brake release

handle.

b) Install ring terminal of harness over bolt and reinstall.

(Fig. 20)

NOTE:

If auto-dimming mirror is not equipped with outside temperature

feature, skip to section 5 "Secure Harness Wires."

1. Mount temperature sensor.

a) Remove splash guard panels if necessary to gain access to the

area behind front bumper.

b) From inside engine compartment, route sensor end of

temperature harness down in front of radiator to area behind

front bumper.

(Fig. 21)

c) Locate a mounting area for the temperature sensor in vehicle

grille or bumper opening. This area should be as far away from

the front of the radiator as possible while still allowing for free

airflow around sensor.

(Fig. 22)

(Optional) Temperature Sensor Installation and Routing

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d) Slide sensor clip over edge of bumper or grille.

(Fig. 23)

e) Ensure clip is fully engaged to bumper or grille and that sensor

secure.

f) Replace splash guard if removed.

2. Locate routing point for temperature harness wire on vehicle
firewall. (Fig. 24 or 25)

a) Locate a rubber grommet in firewall that passes through to

passenger compartment and cut a small "X" through it.

(Fig. 24)

- - OR - -

b) Locate hood latch cable grommet in firewall.

(Fig. 25)

3. Route temperature harness to grommet in firewall.

a) Route harness from radiator area, alongside fender to grommet

in firewall.

(Fig. 26)

b) Secure harness to vehicle harnesses in engine compartment

with long wire ties.

(Fig. 27)

4. Route temperature harness into passenger compartment.

a) From inside passenger compartment of vehicle, insert fish-wire

through cut in firewall grommet or cable opening in hood latch
cable grommet, and into engine compartment.

b) Bend approximately 3 inches of harness at terminal end.

c) Using electrical tape, secure fish-wire, to harness.

(Fig. 28)

CAUTION

Do not slice outer sealing lip of grommet.

CAUTION

Ensure routing path is clear of any moving engine parts.

CAUTION

Do not route harness near areas of high engine heat.

CAUTION

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d) Pull harness through grommet and into passenger compartment.

(Fig. 29)

e) Remove tape from harness.

f) Inside engine compartment, leave extra wire for drip loop in front

of grommet.

g) Apply silicone sealant to grommet where harness wire passes

through, to seal opening.

5. Route temperature harness to auto-dimming mirror.

a) Route harness through dash up to base of A-pillar.

(Fig. 30)

b) Route harness up A-pillar.

(Fig. 31)

c) Route harness across vehicle headliner and down to

auto-dimming mirror.

(Fig. 32)

d) Conceal harness wires under optional wire cover if used.

6. Connect temperature harness to auto-dimming mirror connector.

a) Unplug connector from back of auto-dimming mirror.

b) Insert terminals from temperature harness into pins #6 and #7

of mirror connector.

(Fig. 33)

NOTE:

Temperature harness wires are not polarity sensitive

so either terminal can be plugged into either opening

on connector.

c) Plug connector back into auto-dimming mirror.

d) Ensure mirror has full rotation before proceeding to next step.

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1. Secure all harness wires in A-pillar.

a) Secure auto-dimming mirror harness wire(s) to vehicle harness

in A-pillar with 3 short tie wraps.

(Fig. 34)

2. Bundle any excess harness wire(s) in kick-plate / cowl cover area
and connection wire / fuse block area and secure with remaining
short tie wraps. (Fig. 35)

1. Reconnect negative battery cable.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON/ACC position.

3. With the vehicle in a fairly well-lit area, perform the following

a) To make sure the auto-dimming feature is on, verify that the
green LED to the left of the center switch is on. If it is not on,
push the   button and hold for approximately 6 seconds to turn
the green LED on.

b) Cover the forward looking photocell on the back of mirror with a
dark cloth or towel.

(Fig. 36)

In a few seconds, the mirror will begin to darken.

NOTE:

Time to darken will vary with ambient light level.

c) Remove the cover from the forward looking photo cell and the
mirror will begin to clear.

d) Verify that either a direction, such as NE, or “CAL” is displayed
in the display window. If not, ensure the feature is turned ON
by pressing and the button.

7. Testing is now complete.

Secure Harness Wires.

CAUTION

Ensure harness wires do not obstruct A-pillar airbag.

CAUTION

Do not secure harness wires to any airbag components in A-pillar.

CAUTION

Do not secure harness wires to any drain tubes in A-pillar

CAUTION

Ensure all wires being secured are clear of pedal and steering assemblies.

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b tt

Testing.

CAUTION

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1. Adjust compass zone after EC mirror installation.

a) The zone setting is factory preset to Zone 8. Refer to Compass
Calibration Zone Map to find correct compass zone
setting for your geographical location.

(Fig. 37)

b) To change the zone setting, push and hold the    button for
approximately 9 seconds until a number appears in the display.
Press button repeatedly until desired compass zone number is
reached.

1. Calibrate compass.

a) Drive to an open, level area, away from large metallic objects or
structures.

b) Hold the button for approximately 12 seconds until “CAL”
or "C" text appears in the display. Release the button to
enter the calibration mode.

c) Drive slowly in up to 3 circles until the “CAL” or "C" text

disappears, and a directional heading is displayed.

The compass is now calibrated.

Compass Zone Adjustment

8 91

Compass Calibration

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1. To change display from degrees Fahrenheit to degree Celsius.

a) Push and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds until
the display blinks “°C” or “°F”.

b) Release then toggle the button to select desired display
mode.

c) After 5 seconds of no button activity, the display will be set and
will return to normal temperature reading.

2. Ice feature display.

a) When outside temperature is 38° or lower, the display will read,

"ICE" to alert driver of potential driving hazards.

Temperature Feature (if equipped)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

"C" or "CAL" is displayed in display
window

Perform calibration sequence (ref. Sec. 8)

2 Inaccurate compass direction

Perform compass zone setting procedure
(ref. Sec. 7)
Vehicle magnetics may have changed. Perform
calibration sequence (ref. Sec. 8)

NOTE:

Installing items such as a ski rack,

       antenna, luggage rack or recent body
       repair can cause changes to the vehicle's
       magnetic field.

3 Mirror does not dim

Ensure connector is plugged into back of mirror.
Ensure harness wires are connected to vehicle
wires.
Ensure nothing is blocking sensor on front of
mirror or its viewing path to the rear window of
vehicle.

4 Mirror dims constantly

Ensure nothing is blocking forward-looking sensor
on back of mirror.

Temperature display is reading
significantly low

Temperature display is set to degrees Celsius.
Switch to degrees Fahrenheit (ref. Sec. 9)

Temperature display is reading too high or
rises after starting vehicle

Temperature sensor is located in an area of high
heat or low airflow. Move sensor to different
location in vehicle grill area.

Temperature is reading -20 degrees F or
lower

Turn ignition off for 2.5 hours. Do not unplug
mirror.

8 Display window shows "SC" (short circuit)

Check all power wires to mirror for breaks, crimps
or slices. Repair wires with electrical tape.

9 Display window shows "OC" (open circuit)

Temperature sensor wires are not connected
properly to mirror connector. Check connection to
mirror connector.
Temperature sensor wire(s) crimped or broken.
Check wires and repair with electrical tape.

Any

broken wires MUST be soldered back
together.

Temperature sensor is not plugged into harness.
Check connection and ensure sensor is fully
plugged into harness.

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