Auto dipping mirror/ red lighting under mirror

[Fl@pper]

ye back on topic cheers for the scan chris by the way it's appreciated

just as above craig senior says his altea has it and th eparts list for an Altea also decribes 2 possible fitments although pearl grey only is the colour options

Rear view mirror, interior anti dazzle

Rear view mirror, interior anti dazzle, for vehicles with rain sensor


would love to get my hands on info as to how/when they add the 'addon packs' bits 'n' bobs

 

[Bedlam]

Is shown in EKTA for Leon under
5P0 857 511 D and
5P0 857 511 E (for vehicles with rain sensor) in
Pearl Grey (Y20)
Satin Black (9B9) for Cupra

Has a cable and connector......but what it needs to be plumbed into, and whether it is
already in the stock headlining is anybody's guess

 

[Fl@pper]

ahh cool same numbers

 

[Jacey Boy]

Just to confirm my Cupra has this feature

 

[Fl@pper]

Just to confirm my Cupra has this feature

ty more the merrier - i see yours is convenience pack + bluetooth too

have to bear with me as i'm not up on all the nuts n bolts of these packs myself

 

[Nath.]

Bad news guys, the auto dipping mirror is £162 from the stealers.

Watch this space for a less than £1 12v red LED mod to the regular mirror

 

[Fl@pper]

Bad news guys, the auto dipping mirror is £162 from the stealers.

Watch this space for a less than £1 12v red LED mod to the regular mirror

just logged in to say wouldn't it be easier to screw 2 sunken long range led's into the light console

audi one is like that

 

[Simontdi]

Yes, Nath - got a non-Cupra model (06) with convenience pack and have the red lighting. Gives a nice subtle red glow across the centre console.

 

[ross27]

Bad news guys, the auto dipping mirror is £162 from the stealers.

Watch this space for a less than £1 12v red LED mod to the regular mirror

Any news on this Nath?

Just seen this photo:

Very interested in a diy




I think the LEDs would be the easy part. Hard part is the wireing! I would want them to come on with my sidelights.

How do the standard ones work? are they on all the time or..??

 

[Proby]

They are on all the time ignition is.......Well mine are, FR 170 with convenience pack.

 

[Nath.]

I'm off on holiday on sunday morning but will lookinto this a bit more when I come back.

I have looked at my mirror and it looks easy to pop open, then drill 2 holes and fit 2 LEDS. I reckon on getting 2 red 12v leds and wire them up to the interior map reading lights as I think they have an ignition switched live.

 

[coxxic]

hope it helps (if you want to add dim mirror instead of only adding two leds )
http://forums.fourtitude.com/zeropost?cmd=tshow&id=2888516

wiring has to be the same as for audi, along A-pillar. Just unmount A-pillar´s trim and run the wires behind trim (and also under roof trim). Mirror needs to be fed by 12V from fuse box.

 

[Jam da Joker]

I think the LEDs would be the easy part. Hard part is the wireing! I would want them to come on with my sidelights.

How do the standard ones work? are they on all the time or..??

They are on all the time when the ignition is on..
It's a BMW thing these leds..

 

[ross27]

I'm off on holiday on sunday morning but will lookinto this a bit more when I come back.

I have looked at my mirror and it looks easy to pop open, then drill 2 holes and fit 2 LEDS. I reckon on getting 2 red 12v leds and wire them up to the interior map reading lights as I think they have an ignition switched live.

I think you are right with that.

These could be idea for the job.

http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/12000-with-chrome-holder-p-1736.html

Just fix the mounts onto the inner side of the mirror, pointing out through two drilled holes. And then connect to the ceiling lights circuit.

 

[Leigh15]

My A3 has the red LEDs built into the top centre console near the map reading lights - it's a really nice feature.

On the A3, they're linked off the lights, but I don't think they'd be a problem linked off the ignition - I doubt you's even notice them being on in daylight.

It's just a shame that the Leon doesn't have illuminated switches for the map reading lights....

 

[ross27]

Ive decided to go for a DIY job!

I was originally going make the LED's come on with side lights only, but instead i have decided to go for a switch live, so that they come on with ignition.

In the fusebox, there are a few unoccupied slots, so i checked them out and found one which is in fact a switched live.

With that sorted, i ran my wireing across the roof, and down the drivers A pillar. I did this by pulling off the alarm sensor cover and feeding the wire through there, across the top of the headlining. I then pulled it out from the headlining above the drivers door, and went on to feeding it down the A pillar. I used a snake to pull the cable through this final part. It comes down the small section of the a pillar, the narrow bit closest to the driver if that makes sense.

The mirror comes off easier than expected, although you must use some force. I will post take photos of this when i go back to fit the LED's. Inside the mirror, on the ball that swivels, the centre is hollow for a wire to run down inside, again i will try to photograph this later.

As for mounting the leds, i bought two convex plastic 5mm holders from maplin. I will drill out two holes on the underside of the mirror housing, and then hot glue the mounts into position. This way the LEDs will be sunken into the mirror and will not be directly visible.

Havent finished yet, as i am waiting on some high power red LED's to come thorugh the post, but with these postal strikes, i dont know if i'll ever get them

Will take photos when i go back to complete it.

Oh, and also going to get an inline fuse for it tomorrow.

 

[Nath.]

Sounds good mate, you don't hang about do you?

I am moving house now that I'm back off of holiday so I'm very busy. I look forward to browsing your pics and I intend to copy your ideas if you don't mind.

I Think the interior light has a 12v ignition switched live for the map reading lights so maybe no need to run wiring to the fuse box, just connect up to the map reading lights, permenently earth them and they will be on with ignition.

 

[SteveTDCi]

Sounds good to me, but pictures will help

 

[ross27]

I couldnt for the life of me get the map reading lights out of the ceiling!!! So i opted for this instead.

Just got a 3amp fuse and inline holder. Ive also got bullet connectors so i can simply plug the leds in when they come.

Will try and get photos of the mirror when i get a chance, got a very busy weekend ahead!



Total cost:

10x Bright 12v Red LED's - £3.29 (phenoptix - ebay) (a bit of an over kill here, could pass some on to you guys)
2x Plastic LED mounts - £0.90 (Maplin)
2m 3amp cable - £1.18 (Maplin)
1x Inline fuse holder - £2.49 (Maplin)
1x 3amp blade fuse - £0.56 (Halfords)

Total: £8.42

I have a small selection of connectors to hand as well, but these are only cheap, if you do not have them.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

My A3 has the red LEDs built into the top centre console near the map reading lights - it's a really nice feature.

On the A3, they're linked off the lights, but I don't think they'd be a problem linked off the ignition - I doubt you's even notice them being on in daylight.

It's just a shame that the Leon doesn't have illuminated switches for the map reading lights....

I think this, a touch of quality & class for the audi over the leon