How do the switches work on our rear view mirror?
I know the Dimmer switch is a basic ON and OFF function.
However, the Homelink system seems to work differently. I believe they are momentary. Meaning they only work when they are pushed down and cutoff power when they are released. Is there a way to change this so they stay on after one press and turn off after the second press?

I want to keep away from replacing the actual switches. Is there a way i can wire it up externally without hacking open the mirror itself?

 

First of all, why would you want the Homelink buttons to stay on. They act the same as a remote control button. Would you want your alarm button permanently depressed or your garage opener permanently pushed down??? Maybe I don't get the point of this post and you wanna switch the buttons to operate something else, but i don't see the point. For example, if you lived in an apartment like I do, if the homelink button was permanently on, my garage door would simply stay open all the time.

 

Sorry for being so vague. Basically I want to use these switches to turn things on an off in the car. I like incorporating things in the car which are stealth. Something that goes with the original contours of the car and remain hidden to the public eye. For now I want to try to wire my radar detector to one of these switches. Eventually I will move on to more elaborate functions. BUt for now I just want to figure it out and keep it simple.

 

Ahhhh got ya. Was just confused on the whole point if you wanted to keep the homelink switches for the original purpose. Im no expert, but I assume you are gonna have to take the thing apart and rewire it accordingly.

As far as radar detectors go, I know they sell a hardwire mount/kit for the Passport 8500 that mounts directly to the rearview and gets its power from the rearview mirror.

 

Thanks Peter. I already know how to tap into the power source in the mirror, but it wont help since it doesnt turn on and off when you press the switches on the mirror. Basically the power source is constant.