Can I upgrade mirrors?
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Can I upgrade mirrors?
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I have a 2019 F150 XLT with the standard powered side mirrors (non power fold). Due to a bad miscommunication between the passenger and driver, I basically trashed the passenger side mirror. I am looking at parts for a replacement (I'm confident I can do the replacement with no issue), and found a pair of mirrors with heating/turn/power option on it from 1a Auto. My question is, since my current mirrors do not have the turn signal or heated option, can I just order the ones from 1aAuto to upgrade the mirrors or are there electronics/computer changes that I will need to do and/or install? Since I'm new to the forum, I am not 100% sure on the link posting, but I can provide a link to the ones I'm looking at getting.
Thanks for any help,
Josh
I have a 2019 F150 XLT with the standard powered side mirrors (non power fold). Due to a bad miscommunication between the passenger and driver, I basically trashed the passenger side mirror. I am looking at parts for a replacement (I'm confident I can do the replacement with no issue), and found a pair of mirrors with heating/turn/power option on it from 1a Auto. My question is, since my current mirrors do not have the turn signal or heated option, can I just order the ones from 1aAuto to upgrade the mirrors or are there electronics/computer changes that I will need to do and/or install? Since I'm new to the forum, I am not 100% sure on the link posting, but I can provide a link to the ones I'm looking at getting.
Thanks for any help,
Josh
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If your truck has BLIS you should already have the 22 pin mirror harnesses if not you'll need to swap your 8 pin mirror harnesses for 22 pin harnesses. You'll also need a new switch that has the power fold option. If not equipped with BLIS you'll need a module for each door for the power fold option. I believe it will also need some programming with FORSCAN.
I've never done this mod, I just looked into doing it a couple years ago but didn't so I'm sure I'm missing some details. I've also read to not go with aftermarket mirrors. I'm sure you could make them work but a lot of aftermarket mirrors are missing the ambient air temp sensor that got moved to the mirror in I think 2019? It's definitely not a cheap mod but neither is replacing broken mirrors every now and again.
I've never done this mod, I just looked into doing it a couple years ago but didn't so I'm sure I'm missing some details. I've also read to not go with aftermarket mirrors. I'm sure you could make them work but a lot of aftermarket mirrors are missing the ambient air temp sensor that got moved to the mirror in I think 2019? It's definitely not a cheap mod but neither is replacing broken mirrors every now and again.
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If your truck has BLIS you should already have the 22 pin mirror harnesses if not you'll need to swap your 8 pin mirror harnesses for 22 pin harnesses. You'll also need a new switch that has the power fold option. If not equipped with BLIS you'll need a module for each door for the power fold option. I believe it will also need some programming with FORSCAN.
I've never done this mod, I just looked into doing it a couple years ago but didn't so I'm sure I'm missing some details. I've also read to not go with aftermarket mirrors. I'm sure you could make them work but a lot of aftermarket mirrors are missing the ambient air temp sensor that got moved to the mirror in I think 2019? It's definitely not a cheap mod but neither is replacing broken mirrors every now and again.
I've never done this mod, I just looked into doing it a couple years ago but didn't so I'm sure I'm missing some details. I've also read to not go with aftermarket mirrors. I'm sure you could make them work but a lot of aftermarket mirrors are missing the ambient air temp sensor that got moved to the mirror in I think 2019? It's definitely not a cheap mod but neither is replacing broken mirrors every now and again.
Yeah my truck has the 8 pin connector. The ones with the turn/heater supposedly have the temp sensor and are 8pin so I'm still wondering if they would work as a direct swap. I can't seem to find the oem replacement in stock anywhere. I guess I'll have to make a call/trip over to the local ford dealer and see.
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