Congrats on your purchase. Regarding upgrading the mirror, I've done this on another car and the key to an easy job is to first consult the Routan's wiring diagram and/or check inside the door to see if the required connector for the SEL mirror is present on your SE. I suspect it is, as it would be more expensive for Chryco to have two different harnesses.
If you find the wiring is there, I would scour the web for a discounted new or a good used set of mirrors - there should be plenty of 2008 and up Chrysler, Dodge and VW vans out there with the auto-dimmable mirrors. The SEL Premium mirror should be the same as the Chrysler T&C Limited unit.
Good luck, and, if you do the upgrade, post pictures.
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Anybody changed side view mirror to auto-dimmable one on SE?
09-02-2012 01:19 AM
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Hi Gurus,
I just purchased 2012 Routan SE and just wondering anyone tried replacing the driver side view mirror with SEL mirror?
SEL mirror is auto dimmable and very pleasant during night time driving. Any input greatly appreciated.
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09-03-2012 03:17 PM
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09-05-2012 08:22 PM
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They don't exist.
Originally Posted by cscsc
SEL has those mirrors? I don't think our SEL does (rear view, yes).95 Jetta GL 2.0L, chipped, intake, exhaust, compression, cam, close-ratio w/Peloquin, etc.
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09-06-2012 09:57 AM
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May be SEL premium has them. Originally Posted by Air_Cooled_Nut
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09-06-2012 11:15 AM
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Ahhh! Curse that Premium!
95 Jetta GL 2.0L, chipped, intake, exhaust, compression, cam, close-ratio w/Peloquin, etc.
72 VW Squareback, rag top, 2.0L, parents original owners
76 VW Riviera Bus, the family camper -- '02 Passat 1.8t & '13 Touareg Executive
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09-15-2012 10:14 PM
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Only drivers side. My passenger side only has a heating element.
Yeah, just shattered mine the other day
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09-15-2012 10:32 PM
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Yep, only the SEL's have them and only on the drivers side. Chedman---is that now the second mirror that broke?????
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09-17-2012 12:46 PM
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I have no idea what you're talking about. Originally Posted by 58kafer
BTW this is the cheapest OEM parts dealer I've found. I was too lazy to go to Chrysler (this time, I will be getting TPMS from them).
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