Aura Rear View Mirror

marlboromike · 08-16-2006, 01:07 AM

the Aura mirror has a compass included...in the past, someone posted a site that u could purchase the exact same mirror which is standard in the Aura.

I have checked the wiring that attaches to both the SKY the AURA. They appear to have the same 7 wires.....now here is the big question....is it difficult to take off the mirror in the SKY and reattach the Aura's mirror?

Looking to hear from the experts.

1994SC2 · 08-16-2006, 01:11 AM

Ernest does have both... perhaps he'd like to be the guinea pig.

Course if he messes up his wife might try and take off his head.

marlboromike · 08-16-2006, 01:18 AM

need more technical info....ernest's wife is not the answer

Ernest · 08-16-2006, 03:03 AM

I will scope it out, and then ask my Saturn Tech!!!!!!!

marlboromike · 08-16-2006, 05:05 AM

thanks ernest

SKYRCKET · 08-16-2006, 01:47 PM

I would be interested in that upgrade also...

Mark in INdiana · 08-16-2006, 04:51 PM

Ernest -
Ask your Saturn Tech if the mirror is a stand alone (self contained) unit or does it require some BCM software interface programming to make the compass functional. It would be great if the Aura mirror was a simple 'plug-n-play' up grade. Thanks!

Ernest · 08-16-2006, 05:53 PM

Okay you got it!!!!

etw98 · 08-18-2006, 04:21 PM

I asked my dealer last night. They said the compass mechanism is built into the mirror. Therefore, it should be easy enough to swap the mirrors.

They said they did something similar a while back between a Vue and LS. Except then, temperature was also built into the mirror and that would not work since it needed an external hookup. (I think I got this portion correct.)

twirp · 08-19-2006, 11:51 AM

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oakfarm · 08-19-2006, 12:21 PM

[quote=etw98]I asked my dealer last night. They said the compass mechanism is built into the mirror. Therefore, it should be easy enough to swap the mirrors.

Did you happen to get a price for this mirror?

SKY Spy · 08-19-2006, 03:55 PM

[quote=oakfarm]

Quote:

Originally Posted by etw98

I asked my dealer last night. They said the compass mechanism is built into the mirror. Therefore, it should be easy enough to swap the mirrors.

Did you happen to get a price for this mirror?

This mirror costs $349.35 at your local Saturn Parts Department!!!

Regards,

BA

marlboromike · 08-19-2006, 06:01 PM

that's an expensive compass...but thanks to all for your input....now I have to wait for someone to total an Aura and hope the mirror wasn't hurt.

ineedmorebotox · 08-19-2006, 06:17 PM

does anyone have pics of the mirror or a link to see the Aura compass mirror??? I would love to have a visual of what we are talking about.

Ernest · 08-19-2006, 06:53 PM

Let me try to work on that.

marlboromike · 08-20-2006, 01:08 AM

although I haven't a picture...it is a bit larger than the one on the sky but on the right side, there is a small rectangular box where the compass appears...it has the same on star buttons

lasstss · 08-20-2006, 01:34 AM

The company that supplies these to GM is Magna Donnelly
You can get it with a compass, outside temp and map lights& auto dim.

http://www.donnelly.com/

http://www.magnadonstore.com/store/s...imming+Mirrors

marlboromike · 08-20-2006, 02:16 AM

those mirrors do not have on star...they don't even look like the mirrors in the sky...let alone with the compass

Ernest · 08-20-2006, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

although I haven't a picture...it is a bit larger than the one on the sky but on the right side, there is a small rectangular box where the compass appears...it has the same on star buttons

Correct, plus an extra button for Homestar, a new feature where you program in your garage door opener,

SKY Spy · 08-20-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ernest

Correct, plus an extra button for Homestar, a new feature where you program in your garage door opener,

Ernest... Only the AURAs with the Panoramic roof have the homelink on the mirror. The rest have it on the roof area right by the map lights...

Regards,

BA...

ineedmorebotox · 08-20-2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ernest

Correct, plus an extra button for Homestar, a new feature where you program in your garage door opener,

that is why I was wanting a pic - the Homestar button!!! I have that now on my current car and dont want to give it up! If that would work I would gladly pay 350.00 or whatever for the mirror.

lasstss · 08-20-2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlboromike

those mirrors do not have on star...they don't even look like the mirrors in the sky...let alone with the compass

Actually its quite close other than the bottom. These guys are a GM supplier. Onstar is a rip off, I cant figure out why GM is still pushing it. Whatever..I thought I would just pass it along.

08-16-2006, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	Aura Rear View Mirror the Aura mirror has a compass included...in the past, someone posted a site that u could purchase the exact same mirror which is standard in the Aura. I have checked the wiring that attaches to both the SKY the AURA. They appear to have the same 7 wires.....now here is the big question....is it difficult to take off the mirror in the SKY and reattach the Aura's mirror? Looking to hear from the experts.

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1994SC2 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington DC/Carlisle, PA Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (21)	Ernest does have both... perhaps he'd like to be the guinea pig. Course if he messes up his wife might try and take off his head. __________________ 1994 SC2 (Obituary) 2007 SKY (Thread 'n Pics) VIN 326 5 spd, black trim, chromies, XM 6-disc, deck spoiler, LSD

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etw98 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover, MA Posts: 207 My Photos: (12)	I asked my dealer last night. They said the compass mechanism is built into the mirror. Therefore, it should be easy enough to swap the mirrors. They said they did something similar a while back between a Vue and LS. Except then, temperature was also built into the mirror and that would not work since it needed an external hookup. (I think I got this portion correct.) __________________ _______________________________________ Trixie RL (11/29/2006) -silver pearl/black/black/chrome -manual -spoiler -Monsoon

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	need more technical info....ernest's wife is not the answer

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	thanks ernest

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SKYRCKET First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 83 My Photos: (3)	I would be interested in that upgrade also...

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Mark in INdiana First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Central INdiana Posts: 97 My Photos: (0)	Ernest - Ask your Saturn Tech if the mirror is a stand alone (self contained) unit or does it require some BCM software interface programming to make the compass functional. It would be great if the Aura mirror was a simple 'plug-n-play' up grade. Thanks!

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oakfarm First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: N W OHIO Posts: 169 My Photos: (0)	[quote=etw98]I asked my dealer last night. They said the compass mechanism is built into the mirror. Therefore, it should be easy enough to swap the mirrors. Did you happen to get a price for this mirror? __________________ Snagged Sky:6/30/06,Vin#3466 Ordered Sky:4/4/06 Delivered 8/22/06, Home 8/25/06 '07 Silver Pearl, Black/Red, Vin#8458

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	that's an expensive compass...but thanks to all for your input....now I have to wait for someone to total an Aura and hope the mirror wasn't hurt.

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ineedmorebotox First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: On the Lake, Arkansas Posts: 540 My Photos: (0)	does anyone have pics of the mirror or a link to see the Aura compass mirror??? I would love to have a visual of what we are talking about. __________________ "1BadSky" license plate Redline Black Onyx/Red and black leather interior 3 pedals cause I'm a purist 6 CD Monsoon with XM Chrome rims Vertical door kit (call me tacky but I love 'em) 5-23-06 prelim order 3-7-07 built 3-30-07 home!

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Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	Let me try to work on that. __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	although I haven't a picture...it is a bit larger than the one on the sky but on the right side, there is a small rectangular box where the compass appears...it has the same on star buttons

08-20-2006, 01:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
lasstss First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 62 My Photos: (0)	mirror The company that supplies these to GM is Magna Donnelly You can get it with a compass, outside temp and map lights& auto dim. http://www.donnelly.com/ http://www.magnadonstore.com/store/s...imming+Mirrors Last edited by lasstss : 08-20-2006 at 01:38 AM.

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marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	those mirrors do not have on star...they don't even look like the mirrors in the sky...let alone with the compass