2014-2017: DL8, DL3, Towing Mirror Upgrade – Mirrors Explained

[Silver16]

I watched the video posted above and it's basically the same as Phil's except Phil suggests a different way of removing the top of the door panel, which is a much better way of removing it. IMO.

Can you direct me to his disassembly video? Always want to learn a better way.

[pgamboa]

Can you direct me to his disassembly video? Always want to learn a better way.

 

 

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[Silver16]

Since I have heat/power and towing mirrors are same I just plug in play the same connector and that's it yea?

[pgamboa]

Since I have heat/power and towing mirrors are same I just plug in play the same connector and that's it yea?

Does the tow mirror have lighting options? If so, you can plug it in... the power adjust and heat will work, but lighting will not.

 

 

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[Silver16]

No lighting just power/heat....G2G

[pgamboa]

No lighting just power/heat....G2G

Power adjust and heat should work just fine.

 

 

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[Davidj101]

I'm glad Phil posted the video. The top panel removal is at about 4:55 in the video. I pulled mine off exactly like he shows in the video and it came off easily.

[kt-od]

I just wanted to write to say that pgamboa is awesome. He reached out to me to help with my mirrors after the dealership told me that I was out of luck. I went from DL3 mirrors to tow mirrors for my 2015 Silverado HD high country. They installed DPN mirrors and I was bummed that I had lost the power folding (in which they didn't tell me I would). The guy at the dealership said that DPN kit is all they get. So basically he didn't know how to get the correct parts. I did a little research, found this website and pgamboa helped me out getting the DQS mirrors installed and what to tell the dealership. Thanks pgamboa!! You know your stuff!

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[pgamboa]

I just wanted to write to say that pgamboa is awesome. He reached out to me to help with my mirrors after the dealership told me that I was out of luck. I went from DL3 mirrors to tow mirrors for my 2015 Silverado HD high country. They installed DPN mirrors and I was bummed that I had lost the power folding (in which they didn't tell me I would). The guy at the dealership said that DPN kit is all they get. So basically he didn't know how to get the correct parts. I did a little research, found this website and pgamboa helped me out getting the DQS mirrors installed and what to tell the dealership. Thanks pgamboa!! You know your stuff!

Thank you sir! Always puts a smile on my face when I am able to help someone else. It can be pretty frustrating when the dealer says it can't be done... even when this is a Supported GM Upgrade. I've had my hands on over 300 harnesses over the last year and have spent a significant amount of time looking at schematics to understand them. I have documented almost every scenario possible for 2014 - 2017, documenting all the known issues and requirements to perform this upgrade.

 

Glad you were able to get things squared away at the dealer!

 

 

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[Highcountry1]

First of all, Thank you for all your time, research and input towards fellow forum members in regards to tow mirror installation pgamboa !

 

I have a 2015 Silverado High Country with DL3s that i am looking to upgrade. I purchased ebay tow mirrors similar to the 1Aauto ones that you guys have been discussing. I am going to consider them DPNs because the are non-powerfold. I couldn't justify spending the extra small fortune for the powerfold option.

 

Anyways, my understanding is that to upgrade from a DL3 with A45, to DPN tow mirrors, i need wiring harness LS#23171564 and RS#23171567. The two of which have been replaced recently by #23342727 and #23342716. They are $75 and $85 from GMpartsdirect.com. This will allow me to enable the amber running lights while driving, and rear facing LEDs while cargo lamps are on. Is this correct?

 

Now, one thing i am unclear about is whether or not i need additional wiring for all my stock functions to work properly. Some talk about this RZY jumper? Am i safer to purchase harnesses from you rather than gambling on GMpartsdirect?

 

Any input appreciated!

[pgamboa]

First of all, Thank you for all your time, research and input towards fellow forum members in regards to tow mirror installation pgamboa !

 

I have a 2015 Silverado High Country with DL3s that i am looking to upgrade. I purchased ebay tow mirrors similar to the 1Aauto ones that you guys have been discussing. I am going to consider them DPNs because the are non-powerfold. I couldn't justify spending the extra small fortune for the powerfold option.

 

Anyways, my understanding is that to upgrade from a DL3 with A45, to DPN tow mirrors, i need wiring harness LS#23171564 and RS#23171567. The two of which have been replaced recently by #23342727 and #23342716. They are $75 and $85 from GMpartsdirect.com. This will allow me to enable the amber running lights while driving, and rear facing LEDs while cargo lamps are on. Is this correct?

 

Now, one thing i am unclear about is whether or not i need additional wiring for all my stock functions to work properly. Some talk about this RZY jumper? Am i safer to purchase harnesses from you rather than gambling on GMpartsdirect?

 

Any input appreciated!

Hey there, I have helped over 150 members and have put my hands over 300 custom harness. I do offer a $ back guarantee if my harnesses don't work. I also offer a $40 core refund for sending me your stock harnesses so I can do this all over again for the next member.

 

Are you able verify this for me?

 

 

Need to verify if you have pins 9 and 11. If these are present, you won't need the RZY and this will be a PnP upgrade.

 

Also - let me know if you have the RPO - AVF in your glove box.

 

Then we can go from there.

 

 

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[Highcountry1]

Hey there, I have helped over 150 members and have put my hands over 300 custom harness. I do offer a $ back guarantee if my harnesses don't work. I also offer a $40 core refund for sending me your stock harnesses so I can do this all over again for the next member.

 

Are you able verify this for me?

 

 

Need to verify if you have pins 9 and 11. If these are present, you won't need the RZY and this will be a PnP upgrade.

 

Also - let me know if you have the RPO - AVF in your glove box.

 

Then we can go from there.

 

 

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Good news! I do in fact have pins 9 and 11.

 

Looking at my RPOs, I see A45 but not AVF

[pgamboa]

Good news! I do in fact have pins 9 and 11.

 

Looking at my RPOs, I see A45 but not AVF

Thats good! If you had AVF, this typically means that 9 and 11 would be missing. This should be a Plug and Play setup for you.

 

 

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[Highcountry1]

Thats good! If you had AVF, this typically means that 9 and 11 would be missing. This should be a Plug and Play setup for you.

 

 

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Awesome! To clarify, the only harnesses i will need to complete the setup are 23342727 and 23342716; these harnesses will provide me with all functions including the turn signals illuminating as running lights, rear facing LEDs acting as cargo lamps, and all my other stock functions, excluding power fold.

[pgamboa]

 

Awesome! To clarify, the only harnesses i will need to complete the setup are 23342727 and 23342716; these harnesses will provide me with all functions including the turn signals illuminating as running lights, rear facing LEDs acting as cargo lamps, and all my other stock functions, excluding power fold.

Exactly!

 

 

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