heated mirrors?
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heated mirrors?
ok everyone, i just ordered a set of the telescoping, heated, power mirrors to replace my stock manual basic mirrors. i was wondering about the heated feature though..... does it turn on by a switch, or is is always on as soon as the truck turns on? thanks !!!
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Can't say about aftermarket mirrors, but the factory ones that Dodge uses is activated by a switch and turns themselves off after so many minutes (or you can manually hit the switch again).
Gotta say, that's the one feature I miss from my Dodge that I wish my Superduty had.
Gotta say, that's the one feature I miss from my Dodge that I wish my Superduty had.
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yeah, i will appreciate them up here in alaska.....i will check out the wiring set up when they come in.... but they were fairly in-expensive, so i figured why not. thanks for the info guys !!
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Originally Posted by function12
My 04 F250 has heated mirrors and I believe they are on all the time or on only when in heat/defrost. I will check the manual and let you know.
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Sorry it to so long. The manual says the mirrors heat up when ever you start the truck. There is no way to turn it off.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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That's surprising. I think they are a fairly big draw to be on constantly (mine are fused at 10 amps). Seems a waste, particularly in Houston.
Most every vehicle I have seen has them switched on with the rear defogger. A few have had a separate switch. I think I would put them on a separate switch with a timer if possible.
Most every vehicle I have seen has them switched on with the rear defogger. A few have had a separate switch. I think I would put them on a separate switch with a timer if possible.
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Originally Posted by MrBSS
That's surprising. I think they are a fairly big draw to be on constantly (mine are fused at 10 amps). Seems a waste, particularly in Houston.
Most every vehicle I have seen has them switched on with the rear defogger. A few have had a separate switch. I think I would put them on a separate switch with a timer if possible.
Most every vehicle I have seen has them switched on with the rear defogger. A few have had a separate switch. I think I would put them on a separate switch with a timer if possible.
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tawilson1152.... no, i didnt get Ford mirrors..... i bought a set on ebay and paid just over 200 dollars, with the shipping. i really like them though, they are much better than the stock ones i had.