Reverse Tilt Mirror Module on 2010 - help please!

I currently have the TIS subscription and I'd be happy to look this up for you, but I'm not quite sure exactly where to look. Can you point me toward the right search or how to find the information you need? I haven't done much with the wiring diagrams, so pretend I have no knowledge of the subject at all - point me to what you need and I'll try to find it.

 

I loved the reverse tilt in my Caddy. I'll be looking into this mod.

 

i am fully aware that this is different from the gen 2, but in case you haven't seen how DH went about re-pinning that module: http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-modifications/34829-reverse-tilt-mirror-module.html

it won't directly help but it might give you some things to think about.

 

I am just curious, did you buy the Japanese version of the till mirror which is the left hand side or the US version on the right hand side?
The Japanese instruction shows it is on the left side.

 

Did some searching and there is no tilt mirror accessory in the US, so no information available through that route. I do have the remote mirror wiring diagram, but I don't think I'm allowed to post it. So PM me your email address and I'll send it - maybe it will help, or at least point us in a direction.

 

Hi tasogare,

Well, I'll give it a try:

First: Not sure why you list the WFR+/- on your post - those are speaker connections and are not relevant. Don't try to connect anything to those - you could damage your NAV or speakers..

The MV, MH and M+ lines that you've already identified on the 26-pin connector (NL1) are all "Out"'s. These appear to be correct, except MV Out is actually light green (LG), not blue-green.

For the REV signal, they are apparently just tapping into one of the back-up light circuits. According to the Back-up Light EWD, you can either use:
Pin 1 of LS1 (behind the passenger-side cowl) or
Pin 29 of LR1. (behind the driver-side cowl.)
These are both red wires.

Note that LR1 and LS1 look identical! LS1 looks easier to get to - it faces the seats; LR1 faces the side (fender).

For the IG wire, they are pointing to connector 2C on the Junction box assy. According to the Front Wiper and Washer EWD, Pin 1 of connector 2C is light blue (color is "L") and comes from the 15A Washer fuse, which would indeed be a switched (IG) line (and seldom used, so a good choice to power the module.)

OK, now the tough ones. So here are the remaining lines you're looking for:
M+ in
MV in
MH in
The polarity of the combination of the M+ and MH or MV pair is what determines motor direction. (At least that's what I'm assuming with your module - that's how it works in the factory configuration.)

Without the full instructions, it's a bit tough to tell how this module works - but here's what I'm going to assume (danger, Will Robinson...):

It appears that the module takes a polarized input between M+ In and either MV In or MH In, and either:
- feeds that directly to the mirror (through MV+ out, and MV Out or MH out) if the reverse signal is not present (backup light not on); OR:
- if reverse signal is present, it feeds its own "down" signal to the mirror through the same outputs. (not sure why they even need to tap into the horizontal signal - does it move it down and to the side, too?)

Again, these are assumptions. IF THESE ASSUMPTIONS ARE CORRECT, then what you ought to do is at the NL1 connections, you "cut" the existing wire coming out of the NL1 connector (leave enough room to splice!) The wire that goes toward the existing mirror switch assembly (toward the NL1 connector) would connect to the "In" connection of the module, and the wire that is no longer connected to NL1 would connect to the "Out" connection of the module.

If the module doesn't "pass through" the signal as I described, then the connections should be simple "taps" like the other connections. But that would kind of defeat the purpose of separate ins and outs. (?!) In that case, you would connect both the in and out of each type to the same NL1 connection point.

I sure hope this helps.

 

Did you ever complete this install? I'm interested in doing the same thing.

 

That's just BS. You won't "void" your manufacturer's warranty. Like any mod, if you make a mistake and break or miswire something, that damage would not be covered by your warranty -- and you would know about it real soon. Likewise, the reverse tilt module would not be covered by your manufacturer's warranty (but it may have its own warranty).

If you own the car, then you can modify it. To actually decline warranty repairs, the dealer would have to prove that you caused the damage. So if you do the mod and next month your exhaust falls off or your brake system fails, you will be covered. Even if you had some sort of electrical problem down the road, it's unlikely to result from a working reverse tilt module and the dealer would be foolish to try to decline warranty coverage. And frankly, I don't know why the dealer would even be motivated to go down that road.

Curious: why would a dealer sell you a JDM part and then claim that you can't install it?

 

How exactly does the reverse module work? My gf and I share the car and we use different positions for all mirrors. Does the JDM adjust to this?


iPhone ?

 

I did a search online and found this module. It is for most Toyota vehicles equipped with auto power fold mirrors and added reverse tilt feature. I wonder if it fits Prius since they didn't specify. It costs only US$70 but they don't ship international.

 

BMWs I've driven all adjust to a single, pre-set position... maybe time for a new girlfriend... or at least one that's more flexible ound:

 

Whatever happened to this?

 

I ended up buying this.



Works great!


*EDIT* Are links to external sites blocked? The link won't save.

I bought the module from TokenSolutions.com and it's a mirror tilt module for Scion and Lexus. Works great for my Prius. Unfortunately I don't have a walk through to install it. It was a crazy busy weekend.

 

It's .net, not .com, which is probably the reason for the difference. It's this one, correct? Toyota/Lexus/Scion Mirror Tilt Module

 

Tokensolutions.net is the right site. That is the one I purchased.

 

peterjmc, have you got around installing this ?

did you purchase the single or the deluxe module ? whats the difference ?

thanks