heated mirror switch question
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heated mirror switch question
Hey guys I want to install a switch for heated mirrors and purchased an explorer mirror heat switch so it willl turn off by it self. the only thing is how do you wire it?? I just have the switch not the plug. Do you need the plug? or can you just use the switch and maybe solder on or use spade connectors?
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i used a carling switch in my 02, and wired it to the ignition switch.
i leave it on when heated mirrors are needed, this way i know the mirrors will not ice up after the switch times out.
a very important feature to have when plowing.
i leave it on when heated mirrors are needed, this way i know the mirrors will not ice up after the switch times out.
a very important feature to have when plowing.
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Hey guys I want to install a switch for heated mirrors and purchased an explorer mirror heat switch so it willl turn off by it self. the only thing is how do you wire it?? I just have the switch not the plug. Do you need the plug? or can you just use the switch and maybe solder on or use spade connectors?
Thank you,
-AJ
Thank you,
-AJ
Or you can check your local salvage yards and get one from there.
I did the 94 exploder defrost switch on mine and it works great. Nice to have them shut off after 10 minutes.
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hey guys I tried to find the plug end for the defroster switch that I picked up but I cant seem to find anything.... I even tried the dealer but no luck. please anyone with info let me know.
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-AJ
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-AJ
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I was wondering when I swap my mirrors to the '08-up style (with heat) IF I could use the window lock switch to operate the heat?
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Yes you could, just use it to control a relay to send power to the mirrors.
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That's good to know! Thanks! Is there a separate switch in the '08 up trucks to handle the power fold and telescoping?? -wonder if somehow, without butchering my door panels I could swap in the later switches?
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Hey guys i found out the part number from napa which is a food oem part number i have it at work so I'll post the number tomorrow. But the only problem is the switch i have is obsolete and the pigtail is hard to come by. One dealer on Ohio had one for 50 bucks so i picked it up. I did find a few online after the fact for around 25 . I will post the part number tomorrow thanks again for all the help
Also what size fuse should i use for the mirror heat? I read on another forum site how to do the wiring but they didn't state the fuse size?
AJ
Also what size fuse should i use for the mirror heat? I read on another forum site how to do the wiring but they didn't state the fuse size?
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The mirrors pull very little. I have a 10a inline for my mirrors.
As for the pigtail...if you haven't bought it yet, hold on. My buddy got his last spring and bought the pigtail new with the switch. I can get the info for you. It cost like $20. Works perfect too...I installed it all and it worked great.
As for the pigtail...if you haven't bought it yet, hold on. My buddy got his last spring and bought the pigtail new with the switch. I can get the info for you. It cost like $20. Works perfect too...I installed it all and it worked great.
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The mirrors pull very little. I have a 10a inline for my mirrors.
As for the pigtail...if you haven't bought it yet, hold on. My buddy got his last spring and bought the pigtail new with the switch. I can get the info for you. It cost like $20. Works perfect too...I installed it all and it worked great.
As for the pigtail...if you haven't bought it yet, hold on. My buddy got his last spring and bought the pigtail new with the switch. I can get the info for you. It cost like $20. Works perfect too...I installed it all and it worked great.
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