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Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

posted by  bryan goldberg on  Wed Feb 8 15:29 CST 2006
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Hi,

I am interested in installing the auto-dim mirror on my '98 S70.

However, I am told that only MY '99 cars and later were wired to accept the mirror. Jon, at Borton Volvo, advised me that the ECU won't override the dimming function when reverse is engaged for the '98's.

How did you install the unit in your '98?

Thanks,
Bryan








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    Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

    posted by  bill d cat on  Wed Feb 8 15:51 CST 2006
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    No, not on the Volvo, but have you driven a car with one at night?

    I have one on my Acura and if that were the standard mirror and someone invented the old-style manual "flip up" mirror, I'd say the latter was a vast technological improvement.

    Between the HIDs and the mirror sometimes I think I'm having flashbacks to my 1960s college days.

    -BTC

    '98 V70 T5 5-speed, 167k mi, front IPD stabilizer bar, rear factory HD bar, Bilstein HD, Volvo strut tower brace and skidplate, e-codes, Lidatek, XC grill, V-1, Mobil-1 since new

    "The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair." -- Douglas Noel Adams (1952-2001)








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      Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

      posted by  bryan goldberg on  Fri Feb 10 15:25 CST 2006
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      BtC,

      There is one in my brother-in-law's Lexus. I thought it worked pretty well.

      I heard that Volvo's is made by Donnelly, who makes most of them.

      The stock mirror is loose at the pivot and bounces around from road vibration. I am told that it cannot be repaired. The price is +/- $140.00. So, $45.00 looks like a deal.

      I wish someone could tell me if the '98 has the connector as part of the factory harness. There IS an unused connector. But, being an early build S70, it could be for the remote locking receiver--its location on the 850's.

      Not sure I appreciate the flashback reference. I do remember being sure that my Toyota Celica, with a "trip-computer" and 'full range stereo" was the epitomy of automobile sophistication.

      Anyway, thanks for the response.

      Bryan








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        Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

        posted by  MadeInJapan on  Fri Feb 10 18:24 CST 2006
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        I bought the one from Borton's and insalled it in my '98 S70...works a charm. I wouldn't leave home without it now. It is an easy insall...only have to wire it in the lower wiring harness under the knee bolster under the steering column. I, personally think it's a vast improvement over what was there...I drive on the interstate at night almost as a daily event and love it, especially when the trucks get behind me with their brights. I believe there's a write-up on the install with pictures...will have to look for it. It's a good deal from Borton's and I love my auto-dim mirror so much that I sold my original one.
        --
        1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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          Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

          posted by  bryan goldberg on  Sun Feb 12 15:32 CST 2006
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          MIJ,

          Thanks for the response.

          Is there a connector on the harness for the mirror or did you have to tap into a power & ground wire?

          I'd really like to add this feature.

          Bryan







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            Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

            posted by  MadeInJapan on  Mon Feb 13 13:39 CST 2006
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            You use a ground wire out of the relay harness under the knee bolster on the driver's side. I can found the write-up but it's saved on my computer. Emailing it to you.
            Regards,
            MIJ
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            1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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              Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

              posted by  bryan goldberg on  Wed Mar 1 15:32 CST 2006
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              MIJ,

              I installed the mirror today and it's great!

              The Swenglish instructions were fairly straight forward. The illustration of the location for the blue wire in the connector IS confusing. But, your advice avoided any problems.

              I spent several minutes in the driveway switching from N to R to watch the mirror go from dark to light. What can I say--give me a 4 color pen and I can amuse myself for hours.

              Thanks again,
              Bryan








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                Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

                posted by  MadeInJapan on  Wed Mar 1 16:01 CST 2006
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                Hey, Bryan...glad it worked for you and my instructions helped you avoid the wire issue...I struggled through that one so added it to the instructions I picked up. If anyone else wants to do this, just hit me with an email and I'll send you the instructions.
                --
                1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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          Any '98 70 Series owners with auto-dim rearview mirror installed?

          posted by  CJLomax on  Fri Feb 10 19:15 CST 2006
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          A subscriber named rtparr on this board documented the whole step from what I can recall back in late 2004.

          I drove some hugh monster on a business trip a while back and rather liked the dimming feature. Installe don on my 95 GLT and have been grinning like a bandit ever since.

          CJlomax







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