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A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-emitting opening in the enclosure, a light source in the enclosu

A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-emitting opening in the enclosure, a light source in the enclosure radiating light through the light-emitting opening, and a cover for the light-emitting opening adapted to direct the light from the light source to an area adjacent the vehicle to create a security area. The light source may be supported by a pair of electrical contacts provided on the inner surface of the enclosure. The enclosure wall supporting the electrical contacts is preferably flexible, in order to allow the light source to be captured by the contacts. Attachment of the cover adds rigidity to the enclosure to prevent further flexure of the enclosure wall in order to firmly retain the light source. The enclosure is preferably configured so that the same unit can be installed in both left and right handed exterior mirror assemblies even though the light module generates a non-symmetrical light pattern. A reflective surface is provided in the enclosure which cooperates with the cover to produce a generally collimated light pattern.

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[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.] A light module for positioning in an opening in an exterior mirror assembly of a vehicle, the exterior mirror assembly having a housing and a reflective element supported in the ho

[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.] A light module for positioning in an opening in an exterior mirror assembly of a vehicle, the exterior mirror assembly having a housing and a reflective element supported in the housing, the housing including an opening, said light module comprising:an enclosure defining a compartment having an inner surface and having an axis;a light-transmitting opening in said enclosure;a cover extending over said light-transmitting opening for sealing said enclosure and for transmitting light from a light source in said enclosure, said cover including at least one non-planar optic surface for directing the light in a first direction from the module for illuminating a first area adjacent the vehicle and being adapted to be reoriented about said axis of said enclosure to redirect the light from the module in a second direction for illuminating a second area adjacent the vehicle;a light source supported in said enclosure, said light source radiating light toward said light-transmitting opening and through said cover; andsaid enclosure adapted for mounting in the opening of the exterior mirror housing, at least a portion of said enclosure being adapted for extending behind the reflective element supported in the housing.