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Old 01-25-2010, 09:24 PM
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so im sure this has been done before but i was at the junk yard and found out the concord mirrors fit in the xj's so i grabbed one, auto dim works sooooooo damn well, best mod i have done yet!








also i fit an aux plug in my arm rest, light goes on when i turn the lights on, and i ran off the constant power so i can charge things while im in work




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You should do writeups for your mods especially the mirror one.
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When I get around to it I will be installing an Aux charger in my cargo area. It's a great idea for people who have patience to fab stuff to look good.
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Originally Posted by okcjeeper
You should do writeups for your mods especially the mirror one.

i know man i should really start taking pix during the install haha
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Originally Posted by e30
i know man i should really start taking pix during the install haha
yeah you should i want to know how to make the aux jack
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Originally Posted by JJaycXj
yeah you should i want to know how to make the aux jack
Well thats pretty straight forward. I have an Ipod and aux usb cable running into the cen csl. The trick is just finding whether or not you want the aux to be on all the time, or just key on. I have key on, which I will soon be changing back. If you want to know the color codes I can go snap some pics later today. For splicing I just used those cheapo blue snap slice thingys (AKA splice tap) and a male spade connector. Then just run it up the right side of the consel and inside. You will have to take the tray/liner out which is just four screws. Drill hole to propper size, connect, reinstall screws and done.
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Well thats pretty straight forward. I have an Ipod and aux usb cable running into the cen csl. The trick is just finding whether or not you want the aux to be on all the time, or just key on. I have key on, which I will soon be changing back. If you want to know the color codes I can go snap some pics later today. For splicing I just used those cheapo blue snap slice thingys (AKA splice tap) and a male spade connector. Then just run it up the right side of the consel and inside. You will have to take the tray/liner out which is just four screws. Drill hole to propper size, connect, reinstall screws and done.
yup thats what i did....the wire taps make life soooo much easier
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i definately like soldiering better, but for quick stuff you cant beat them.
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update:


i found from a grand cherokee forum that the gmc yukon mirrors fit they have a compass and temperature, all i need is to find a temp sensor and its done!

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can you elaborate what year(s) of yukon mirror will fit. There are some cheap late 90's ones on ebay. Man i do miss having a compass, well worth 40 bucks or so.
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That's kick ***. Now this is for 97 up Cherokees correct? The mirror mod I mean.
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97+ cherokee side mirrors look sharp and fold in for a cheap mod...

I'm still looking for a nice rear view mirror.

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Originally Posted by nichols735
can you elaborate what year(s) of yukon mirror will fit. There are some cheap late 90's ones on ebay. Man i do miss having a compass, well worth 40 bucks or so.
this is the style one.... i woulndt get it though...if you look in the pix the harness is all messed up he got ride of some wires, i think its a 7 pin connector

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yukon-Tahoe-OEM-Rear-View-Mirror-Auto-Dim-Compass_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad6424fceQQite mZ390141726670QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5f Accessories

95-2000 i think, and ive test fit on everything from mj's to wranglers to zj's...and it fits all cherokees, anything from Yukon to Denali...Tahoe they will all work, the compass is all self contained so you dont need to do anything with that at all, just power the mirror and it works, the temp you need the harness and the actual sensor and you are good to go
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how soon until the write-up on the accessory jack? thats something i could definitely use.
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Originally Posted by jarretthise
That's kick ***. Now this is for 97 up Cherokees correct? The mirror mod I mean.

nope ive test fit it to tons of jeeps it will work with all cherokees, mj'z, zj's, wranglers all that good stuff ...and to get the actual mirror to work all you do is, unscrew the new old one, slide it off....slide the new one on and screw it in boom done! then wire it obviously


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