ESteid

Has anyone installed the conversation mirror from a CRV into a 2013 RDX?

I just wanted to make sure there wasn't a change in 2013.

The Acura part and the Honda part are very similar.

http://www.acurapartsnow.com/oem-par...3250-tx4-a01zb


http://www.hondapartsnow.com/Page_Pr...terior%20Light

So I think I'm going to order 83250-T0A-A01ZB from honda. Any opinions?

CoachRick

Personally, I've been trying to mitigate my conversation conversion compulsion. Those links were to 'something', but I didn't see any mirror. Am I missing something?

ESteid

This is probably the best write up I've found.

http://www./forums/showthread.php?t=31351

essentially the CR-V has a little mirror in with the sun-glass holder that you can use to view the kids (or in my case dog) in the back seat. Unfortunately this is not an option in the RDX.

I have heard about a lot of people buying them or equiped cars and moving them over. I make an assumption that the 2012/2013 CR-V has the same interior lamp housing as the RDX and there for this can swap over fairly easily. I am wondering if anyone has done it.

robuckj

Well, you asked for "opinions" so here is mine, FWIW: I don't think there is enough information provided in the diagrams to tell if it would work. You have to know about the housing dimensions, subassemblies, how the mounting holes line up, and other issues. Based on what I've been able to research, I'd be surprised if it could be done. And the part numbers are different, so no hint there. I wonder if the colors match….

I couldn't make your link to the write-up (your 2nd message) work--I get a "server not found" message. However, I found a video on YouTube about installing the Conversation Mirror from an Odyssey into a Ridgeline. If you watch that video you can get a feel for what is involved.

They don't just pull the little sunglass holder out and pop the conversation mirror in; they replace the housing that the sunglass holder fits in--appears to be the same kind of part that you referenced.

The two housings used in the video appear to have the same form factor (width & length & depth) to fit in the "hole" neatly as a direct replacement. Also, the holes for the mounting screws appear to be in the same positions.

In the video it appears that they pop out the lamp & lens/switches subassembly from the old housing and snap them into the new one, a simple task--but would that subassembly be interchangeable between the CR-V and RDX housings?

HOWEVER--if you want to buy the Honda part and see if it works, please post on here how it comes out.

I wonder why Acura did not just include a Conversation Mirror in the new RDX to begin with.

ESteid

Roebuck, I agree that there is a bit of assumption in my post.

From the other Honda-Honda conversions and Honda -Acura conversions my assumptions that the parts are interchangeable is at least close.

I did answer when the 2013 CR-V trim part has only one part number. It only comes in black.

I've ordered a gray mirror from a 2011 CR-V. I will report back when it is in hand.

mykey06

Hi... did this work?

ESteid

Not yet. It was a Christmas present so I was a bit delayed.

I ordered the part out of a 2011 CR-V because the 2012+ is black trim only.

The 2011 part# 83250-T0A-A01ZB does NOT fit.





I will go back and order the 2012 part in black and see if it fits. If it does my wife will have to decide if we keep it black or try to paint it or something.
2012 part # is 83250-T0A-A01ZA

For the record Honda and Acura both call this part of the interior light.

I am unhappy with how Hondapartsnow.com handled the return of original part. Saying they refused because it was past 15 days. I want to do an exchange, not a direct return.

ESteid

BTW - I am selling the 2011 Honda part, and looking to buy the 2012 Honda part 83250-T0A-A01ZA.

I will not be buying from www.Hondapartsnow.com

I will update again after it arrives.

ESteid

The 2013 Honda part did not fit either. Guess my plan did not phase out.