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R50/53 rear view mirror, and wires, and this strange strip of metal

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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rear view mirror, and wires, and this strange strip of metal

so, if i dont have an auto dimming rear view mirror, what the heck is that wiring harness / plug doing connecting to the mirror!?

also, i discovered this strange strip of sticker across the top of the mirror; its a sticker, only its got circuit board etching on it, and it looks similar to an antenna?! wtf is that thing?! anyone else have this on their rear view mirror?

ill post pics if i need to (of the strip, im not ripping the mirror down again for the wire harness
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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rain sensor for wipers?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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It is the keyless entry reciever/antenna ...about 90% sure it is in the mirrors on gen1 cars.
 
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