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

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15 hours ago, pgamboa said:

I really wish I could help.  I would even consider buying a set of DQS Mirrors and sending them to you with the correct harnesses.  Then just trade you out for your DL3 and DPN mirrors in an even swap.  Really sorry to hear all the issues you are dealing with.  I haven't been able to find any TSB that reflects the 2017.  The methods are no different for 2017, but unfortunately, it seems like ADI won't budge.

 

Thanks for the idea. I hope it won't come to that.  I appreciate all the information you have provided in this thread. It's the only reason I have made it this far. Without your confirmation that it can be done and the part numbers to do it, ADIs "facts" would have prevailed.

 

With any luck, the dealer will be able to work this out. I have had some other issue with my truck as well as their sales department (mostly corrected now). The service people have acknowledged these problems and worked hard to correct them. If they end up coming through, I will most likely end up with an extra harness pair. If that's the case, it's yours. Least I can do for all the help you provide here.

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All,   Due to the overwhelming interest in folks wanting to upgrade their mirrors, I wanted to start this thread, hopefully, with all the information pertaining to the process of upgrading y

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For those that are curious on the work involved with the harness modification, I've created and uploaded a Time Lapse Video of the process. The original post has been updated and the video link is at

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Thanks for the idea. I hope it won't come to that.  I appreciate all the information you have provided in this thread. It's the only reason I have made it this far. Without your confirmation that it can be done and the part numbers to do it, ADIs "facts" would have prevailed.
 
With any luck, the dealer will be able to work this out. I have had some other issue with my truck as well as their sales department (mostly corrected now). The service people have acknowledged these problems and worked hard to correct them. If they end up coming through, I will most likely end up with an extra harness pair. If that's the case, it's yours. Least I can do for all the help you provide here.

Sounds good. Keep us posted.


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https://m.ebay.com/itm/2014-2017-GM-23154702-OEM-SILVERADO-SIERRA-POWER-MIRROR-SWITCH-W-FOLDING-MIRRORS-/263254449436?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275&_mwBanner=1

You guys think this is a solid buy? Really don't want to buy it from China

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I saw the same listing and was skeptical.


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I was to till I took my original one out from the truck and it says China  on it... so I will let you guys know since that is the one I order as of Monday!

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I was to till I took my original one out from the truck and it says China  on it... so I will let you guys know since that is the one I order as of Monday!

There is a difference between made in China, and a fake from China. :). I always caution anything that comes directly from a vendor in China.

Imagine having to return it...


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That is very very true pgamboa, but the dealerships here keept feeding me lines of bs saying it wouldn't work or connectors wouldn't fit etc etc... 

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That is very very true pgamboa, but the dealerships here keept feeding me lines of bs saying it wouldn't work or connectors wouldn't fit etc etc... 

It’s definitely work a shot. I’m starting to think GM May have superseded the part #. I’ll do some digging this weekend.


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I believe they may have, because when I started searching before you gave me the part # for the switch I found 3 or 4 different part#s which confused me to the moon n back

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Here it is guys....DL8 to 1A Auto tow mirrors thanks to [mention=159655]pgamboa[/mention] His custom plug and play harness is just like buying a factory harness. If you ever want to do this mod this is the man to assist you. 2280f3203d11f5e0c34735d90a6ad21f.jpg. bf03cded604035018a21ee811d2aa1d3.jpg. e18fb67d098dfee76a4dc88fff593cbd.jpg. dbcaf3609391cc78b2366f587d4c926f.jpg. 66c44b318eb64df097a02430676b7e1a.jpg. 60e76a7a0515ec015e1b074918d544cb.jpg

 

 

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Here it is guys....DL8 to 1A Auto tow mirrors thanks to [mention=159655]pgamboa[/mention] His custom plug and play harness is just like buying a factory harness. If you ever want to do this mod this is the man to assist you. 2280f3203d11f5e0c34735d90a6ad21f.jpg. bf03cded604035018a21ee811d2aa1d3.jpg. e18fb67d098dfee76a4dc88fff593cbd.jpg. dbcaf3609391cc78b2366f587d4c926f.jpg. 66c44b318eb64df097a02430676b7e1a.jpg. 60e76a7a0515ec015e1b074918d544cb.jpg
 
 
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What is that aer module? Power fold on keyfob?

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What is that aer module? Power fold on keyfob?

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Yup. Hit lock on key fob, mirrors fold in. Hit unlock mirrors fold out


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Yup. Hit lock on key fob, mirrors fold in. Hit unlock mirrors fold out


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I need this in my life! What's the details on what to order?

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I need this in my life! What's the details on what to order?

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PM me. I offer this as a solution as well :)


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This is how we achieve Key Fob Fold. [emoji4]. Using an aftermarket fold module that intercepts the lock/unlock, fold/unfold circuits.


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