Signal Lights in mirrors

[MonkeyMouth]

So I have a 2015 Silverado 1500 Z71. And it bothers me that they didn't include signal lights in mirrors as standard in this trim tier. I've seen other Silverados that have the standard lights, not the tow mirrors, and have signal lights built in. Obviously adding them behind the mirror will be difficult, due to the fact that it's heated and leds will be dim trying to shine through. Wiring will be a task in its own. Assuming the wiring harness isn't built in as expected.

I'm considering buying OEM mirror glass with this built in. And wiring it myself.

 

Any ideas on how to tackle? Or what to look up on gmpartscenter?

[pgamboa]

So I have a 2015 Silverado 1500 Z71. And it bothers me that they didn't include signal lights in mirrors as standard in this trim tier. I've seen other Silverados that have the standard lights, not the tow mirrors, and have signal lights built in. Obviously adding them behind the mirror will be difficult, due to the fact that it's heated and leds will be dim trying to shine through. Wiring will be a task in its own. Assuming the wiring harness isn't built in as expected.

I'm considering buying OEM mirror glass with this built in. And wiring it myself.

 

Any ideas on how to tackle? Or what to look up on gmpartscenter?

 

Adriano,

 

I certainly feel your pain on this subject. I too, wasn't aware of the differences between the trim levels. Had I known, I would have opted for an LTZ or SLT (Sierra). I have a 2016 LT, Crew Cab, 5.3L and quickly learned that there were some things I thought I had after seeing them in other trucks on the road.

 

The mirror that our LT Trucks came with are DL8 Mirrors. I presume you have an LT as well. The mirror that you want is the DL3 Mirror. The DL3 Mirror has the integrated turn signal, puddle lamp, and "car wash" fold.

 

OK - As for the electrical side: That's another monster in itself, and as others on this forum will attest to, including myself, we all thought we could simply buy the DL3 Mirror along with the Door Harnesses they come with. Unfortunately, you are right in that the harness circuitry are completely different between the LT and the LTZ trims!

 

I have spent the last 4 months studying this very subject of how to make this work and work with minimal effort and as "factory" as possible. I have been able to get the DL3 Mirror to work like factory including the integrated turn signals, puddle lamps, and car wash fold. It is not easy, but very doable.

 

If you would like more info, PM me.

[15GMCSLT]

I have the mirrors and harnesses for sale. '15 SLT with heat, power, power fold, turn signal, auto dim. $350 shipped. I'm upgrading to power fold tow mirror and will be available in a week or two

 

 

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