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Hello-

 

I tried to search to find the problem, so I didn't have to disturb you all with this issue, again. However, I've tried reading approximately 78,345 different posts about tow mirrors, and still can't seem to decipher the answer to my problem. Here it is:

 

I have a 2016 Silverado LT. It came with power adjusting, heated, non-powerfold mirrors (DL8). Having tried several different types of clip-on, or strap-on mirrors, I decided I wanted real ones. Not being able to afford the "new style" ones, I bought these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282069493696?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

 

I had them installed at an accessories shop yesterday, and the guy told me I would have to have a Chevy dealer do a reprogram in order to have the LED lights work. I was under the impression, perhaps incorrectly, that the 2016 trucks did not need a reprogramming in order to have the lights work.

 

Today, I called my local dealer, and he told me that they're not going to work. He didn't seem to want to get too deep into it. So, obviously I won't be calling him back. But here is the big questions:

 

What the hell do I have to do to make the lights work on these damn things? LOL

 

I really appreciate all you knowledgeable folks on here, and any help you have would be great!

pgamboa Senior Enthusiast

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Your issue is most likely the wire harness you have (if you kept the existing harness in the swap). It probably doesn't contain the wire needed for the signal. I have read probably as many pages of posts as you have on this matter LOL. I went ahead and purchased DL3 mirrors (expecting to arrive this week) and will give this a go myself. The mirrors were taken off an LTZ model and will come with the harnesses for each side. I also bought the switch for the power fold function that replaces the existing switch on the door panel.

 

It'll be a weekend project for me for sure. So we'll see how it goes.

 

 

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mtstringer New Member

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NHSilveradoCrew not to steal your post but were you able to electrically adjust your passenger mirror on the new ones you bought? I just bought a '16 1500 LT Double and am being told by the dealership and GM that I can put trailering mirrors on but will have to adjust the passenger mirror manually NOT electrically from the Drivers door panel.

 

Thanks,

MT

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Yes, I can power adjust the upper portion of the mirrors. The bottom section is manual adjustment, and they extend manually as well. I'm not sure why they would tell you that. Aftermarket you can buy mirrors that are manual everything, but I think even the less expensive GM tow mirrors still have power adjust.

RBSilvy85 Enthusiast

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What are the part numbers on the door harnesses? And if I go with these mirrors, it will only be power windows (to the top) manual fold and manual extend, will they still be heated, and will the LED signal work? I have a 2015 LT with DL8 mirrors currently.

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