Adding towing mirrors
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Ok so I got mine installed and so far I couldn't be happier! Every function that the mirror came with and I expected to work did, power adjustable mirror, defrost, and turn signal. Took maybe a half hour to do both sides. Just pop off the trim, unplug the 8pin connector, remove 2 10mm bolts and 2 10mm nuts, remove the mirror. Repeat in reverse to install! Heres a link to a video that makes it pretty self explanatory.
https://youtu.be/MrHuyrtjyNI
https://youtu.be/MrHuyrtjyNI
I like the price of the ones in the video, however it does clearly say in the description that they do NOT include the temp sensor in the passenger side one.
Is this something that can be taken out of the original and used in the aftermarket easily?
ETA: I have a 2017 XL, if that matters.
Last edited by Pokes; Mar 5, 2020 at 09:47 PM.
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Just want to make certain I am understanding this correctly, I have a 2018 XLT, I have added the OEM tow mirrors with all of the built in lighting features, however the truck has the 8 pin, with the supplied 22 pin adapter. I have added the spot light controls (drivers vent) and the module, for future use of course. In several of these posts about the functionality of the mirrors, they all tend to say that the door modules need to also be changed out. You are the first to say just change the harness. This is what I was thinking myself, especially when you go into Forscan and all of the options to turn these features on and off are already built into the existing modules.
So if I purchase a 2019 Lariat harnesses I should be good to go? Do you still have the part numbers for the harnesses that worked?
So if I purchase a 2019 Lariat harnesses I should be good to go? Do you still have the part numbers for the harnesses that worked?
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For those with the STX. Did you have the rear defrost option on your original mirrors?
I've toyed with the idea to add towing mirrors but my TT is a thinner model and the standard mirrors are adaquate and almost as big as the upper section of the tow mirrors. Thro in the wind noise complaints, cost and I decided against.
But, getting defrost glass and the reference on how to get rid of wind noise re-peaked my interest.
I've toyed with the idea to add towing mirrors but my TT is a thinner model and the standard mirrors are adaquate and almost as big as the upper section of the tow mirrors. Thro in the wind noise complaints, cost and I decided against.
But, getting defrost glass and the reference on how to get rid of wind noise re-peaked my interest.
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I am new to this forum. I had a few questions on installing tow mirrors on a new truck I am looking at. the truck is a 2020 XLT with standard mirrors with turn signals.
I wanted to know if I buy the tow mirrors with the turn signals and spotlights will they both work?
I believe turn signals will not be ab issue however I was wondering if the spotlights will work? I keep reading mixed reviews on this part.
Can anyone chime in and let me know if they replaced mirrors on an XLT and what worked on these mirrors and what didn't.
I also want to ask what does the Temp Sensor in the right mirror do?
I wanted to know if I buy the tow mirrors with the turn signals and spotlights will they both work?
I believe turn signals will not be ab issue however I was wondering if the spotlights will work? I keep reading mixed reviews on this part.
Can anyone chime in and let me know if they replaced mirrors on an XLT and what worked on these mirrors and what didn't.
I also want to ask what does the Temp Sensor in the right mirror do?
Last edited by Mallman; Apr 14, 2020 at 02:24 PM.
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I am new to this forum. I had a few questions on installing tow mirrors on a new truck I am looking at. the truck is a 2020 XLT with standard mirrors with turn signals.
I wanted to know if I buy the tow mirrors with the turn signals and spotlights will they both work?
I believe turn signals will not be ab issue however I was wondering if the spotlights will work? I keep reading mixed reviews on this part.
Can anyone chime in and let me know if they replaced mirrors on an XLT and what worked on these mirrors and what didn't.
I also want to ask what does the Temp Sensor in the right mirror do?
I wanted to know if I buy the tow mirrors with the turn signals and spotlights will they both work?
I believe turn signals will not be ab issue however I was wondering if the spotlights will work? I keep reading mixed reviews on this part.
Can anyone chime in and let me know if they replaced mirrors on an XLT and what worked on these mirrors and what didn't.
I also want to ask what does the Temp Sensor in the right mirror do?
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You'd need to get the switches, the drivers a/c bezel, the spotlight module, lariat door harnesses and new door modules and activate it all in forscan. You'd also pick up the marker light and puddle light functions in the process which is nice. Here's a video of doing everything including power fold and extend but most of it still applies, he also links the forscan info and a write up detailing it in the description
My truck came with the power glass and heat only with the 8 pin connectors. I was looking at potentially using the boost auto parts 8 to 22 pin harnesses to get the marker lights on my tow mirrors to work but might just go full hog and do it all.
My truck came with the power glass and heat only with the 8 pin connectors. I was looking at potentially using the boost auto parts 8 to 22 pin harnesses to get the marker lights on my tow mirrors to work but might just go full hog and do it all.
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Ryandoubleu, I ordered 17696BA today. Do you need the lariat door module for the spots and puddles or just the lariat harness? Thanks