How difficult would it be to replace the standard dipping rear view mirror with one of the photochromic versions fitted to some Lexus 200/300 models ?

Is the wiring in place and therefore just a matter of changing the hardware ?

Im not sure if this would work but the new Toyota Prius has an auto dimming mirror as an option. [url="http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/prius/accessories.html"]Toyota Prius Options[/url]

Thanks

Most manufacturers seem to use same wiring loom for all variants of a particular model.

Any lower spec models just have that bit of the loom blanked off if not required.

If this is the case with the IS200 then there maybe a spare wire up near the mirror in case this model is to have a photochromic mirror, which requires power to function.

Using this theory it may be possible to swap mirrors and hey presto.

Anyway, I've got my dealer checking

I doubt it has the wire there. but it wouldnt take very much to add one. you could take it from the dome light switch

That's a point

I'll see what the dealer comes up with first before I go fiddling.

Ta

I asked my dealer if this was possible when I bought mine in April '02 and was told "no".

All I found was [url="http://www.rpminnovations.com/rearview_mirrors.htm"]THIS[/url] but never bought one.

I still miss it from my last car and would still get one if it was reasonable.

Looks good - especially with the Compass & Temp gauges

The man from Lexus - he say no

The wiring is not there.

I wonder if power could be run from one of the vantiy mirror light(s) to power a Lexus photochromic mirror.

i would assume you would only need 12v so can't see what the problem would be to fit one they will proberly want an arm to supply it though

That's what I thought - it probably could be done with a bit of work.

Perhaps the mirror bracket would need changing and a 12v wire.

Perhaps Chris Shipley could let us know how much it is?

May be even let us know if it's a straight swap?

Please keep us posted - GB potential I think