Rear View MIrror Options

[Smoothbassman]

It literally just plugs in.  They may have only noticed the larger harness.  But there are  no modifications needed to the mirror harness.

Yes,

Double check their work. I bought that exact one and it was plug and play. They might not have pulled down the right connection.

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[pschne1]

Thank you!  You are correct. Installed myself in less than an hour. The dealer tech either saw the large unused plug when he took down the console or saw the plug behind the black plastic cover on the windshield. I am not sure what that is, but everything fit under the cover when I put everything back together. Hardest part was getting the plug unstuck and cleaning glue off so  it could plug into the mirror. 

[Jeff Wiggins]

Thanks everyone for the tips, pics, and links. Now I need the tip to get the dang black t20s in under the console!  Can’t get either of them in and have now dropped one into the abyss of the truck floor. Any idea on a size of that screw? 
 

Otherwise, works as intended and relatively simple install!

 

Thanks again!

[Zeker]

On 10/24/2019 at 4:33 PM, pschne1 said:

Thank you!  You are correct. Installed myself in less than an hour. The dealer tech either saw the large unused plug when he took down the console or saw the plug behind the black plastic cover on the windshield. I am not sure what that is, but everything fit under the cover when I put everything back together. Hardest part was getting the plug unstuck and cleaning glue off so  it could plug into the mirror. 

Glad it worked out for you!

[Raybaby]

Stick your screws on the end of your t20 tool with hot melt Gun Gun then you can stick it up in the hole with out it falling off make it super easy to do

[Jeff Wiggins]

On 10/25/2019 at 6:23 PM, Raybaby said:

Stick your screws on the end of your t20 tool with hot melt Gun Gun then you can stick it up in the hole with out it falling off make it super easy to do

Good idea!  I was able to get the one in. Still looking for the other.  I honestly have no idea where it disappeared to when I dropped it!

[Zeker]

1 hour ago, Jeff Wiggins said:

Good idea!  I was able to get the one in. Still looking for the other.  I honestly have no idea where it disappeared to when I dropped it!

Don't you just love that....

[Vicarod]

On 10/25/2019 at 6:23 PM, Raybaby said:

Stick your screws on the end of your t20 tool with hot melt Gun Gun then you can stick it up in the hole with out it falling off make it super easy to do

I magnetized my torx driver when I did this job.

[Smoothbassman]

I magnetized my torx driver when I did this job.

Same here. No issues putting it back in.

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[Vicarod]

15 hours ago, Smoothbassman said:

Same here. No issues putting it back in.

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Maybe the blue trucks are easier to work on...

[Jeff Wiggins]

3 hours ago, Vicarod said:

Maybe the blue trucks are easier to work on...

Mine is blue too....there goes that theory!  In all honesty it was a simple install.  Patience, which I lack sometimes, is key.

[Robert G]

On 10/19/2019 at 11:25 AM, DreDay29 said:

First time Truck owner here! (2019 Trail Boss LT) Just want to say thank you to all of you for this and other topics to help me get to know my truck better. I changed my mirror following your instructions, and suggested parts. It’s perfect! 

I just ordered the same exact one for the same price.  I can't believe that my  RST Z71 came with a "dumb" mirror and manual folding mirrors on the outside.  You would think a 53k truck would come with this and power folding mirrors.  My 2005 LS came with those options and it was 23k truck back then.

[bmxrmy55r]

Just want to thank everyone in this thread for the info !  I ordered the GM Part 13581082 as listed in this thread.  I followed the instructions and installed this in less than 30 minutes in my 2019 Silverado 1500 RST.  The plug was glued in the ceiling pillar as noted and I had to use a flat head screwdriver to pry it off the metal, but it works like a champ.  Still not sure why this is not included in a truck that costs as much as it does, but the upgrade was easy enough.  

[Fermy]

On 8/29/2019 at 8:55 PM, Jeremy Lowery said:

 Installed a Gentex framless dimming mirror.  Spliced in to the glued harness (Violet/White wire) using the provided universal harness.  Works as it should.  There's homelink versions available for some extra $$.

 

 

Do you happen to have any photos of the wire splicing/harness? I ordered the frameless as well.

[Fermy]

Installed my gen8 hl auto dim mirror... It really does make a difference, simple install, I'm half ass smart with electrical and mine works great, I did have to run both power sources to the same spot as I couldn't find a constant 12v (was lazy and didn't test either)

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