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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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Swapping out tow mirror

My manual telescopic tow mirror on driver side was damaged badly and I'm looking to replace it. I can get a real good deal on a power mirror which I really don't have the need to hook up, I am fine using it as a manual if no complications. Does anyone know if a power mirror differs in any way as far as making manual adjustments. The mounting hookups seem to be the same from photos I see I just want to know that if I snip off the electrical connection can I adjust it manually. Thanks in advance guys. Anthony 03 F250 Crew Cab long bed with a 7.3
 

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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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I'm pretty sure you can adjust it manually. To double check find an electrically operated mirror and manually adjust to comfirm.
I have electric and if they get out of adjustment, I just manually adjust until they are in range for the electric to operate.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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Why cut off the electrical connection? They should just plug right up. I swapped from the base model mirrors to the tow-mirrors, and they fit right on, both mechnically and electrically.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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Without wiring it for power mirrors where would I be getting the electric. Right now the present mirrors are manual with no power to them.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by anth77
Right now the present mirrors are manual with no power to them.
OK, stooopid me, I didnt know they even made these trucks without E mirrors. Learn sumpin new every day......
 
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