Adding Power fold Mirrors to your T1 truck without the memory package

[dristau77]

How can I tell if my truck is wired to use the puddle lamps / perimeter lights already even though my current mirrors are not equipped with them. Do I just plug them in and hope for the best?

 

[Timothy Lee]

Use the diagram I made except that instead of wiring to the driver switch you use a momentary toggle switch that you can install in the dash to manually control the mirrors. See attached picture.

 

To answer your questions if your existing mirrors do not have the perimeter lighting or the blind spot indicator then the wiring in the truck to the mirror connector will not have the necessary wires to make the functions work even if you buy a mirror with those functions available. This is why all the wiring in my sketch is new.

 

For question 1 the mirrors will work with the key fob, also with the door lock push buttons on the exterior of every door except the driver door you have to push twice and with the lock and unlock buttons inside the truck.

 

For question 2 yes all the other functions such as the mirror adjustment and mirror heating will work since your truck already has those functions.

 

Here are the parts you need:

• Mirrors (eBay AM-Autoparts)
  • Side View Mirror Heated Perimeter Light Power Folding RH for Silverado 1500 item #374894886663
  • Side View Mirror Heated Perimeter Light Power Folding LH for Silverado 1500 item #374994048223
• Momentary toggle switch (Amazon - TWTADE / 4Pcs Momentary Boat Rocker Switch 3 Pin 3 Position(ON)-Off-(ON) SPDT Mini Car Auto Boat Round Rocker Toggle Switch 6A 250VAC/10A 125VAC KCD1-5-12) 
• 20’ of 18 AWG 2,4 or 6 conductor wire (2 conductor for the power fold, 6 conductor for adding the bubble light and the work lights)
• Power fold mirror controller (Amazon - Tbest Auto Folding Mirror Module,Mirror Closer Modules Folding Closer Module Universal Replacement for 12V Car)

[dristau77]

Tim, thank you very much for the detailed response!! I’m going to start piecing together the parts and planning out my upgrade. i really appreciate it. This is super helpful for me. 
Dave

[silveradosid]

has anyone seen or tried these https://www.ebay.ca/itm/354481074717?fits=Year%3A2020|Model%3ASilverado+1500&hash=item5288b7f21d:g:CPcAAOSw49JjqyXu&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4DTcaf0nLLpBhRgq%2Bwifk4vSHZ%2FLstroaTvNHpEPoKWlhZm1ZAtU%2BtaJC6rcPVxTZF7XYDDFclorzy4UVylIyGjXFAPndkIj5bZFELN%2Bnk1FfUnWlbvLOPYNSh4d12kezegWP1RWooGvU56sYGE5%2FFhGbbKXWB%2FRrfXIVuZgHfInS0dScMWC5v%2BiZyj7ijyTR1zzoHQOKjSH5bVYE6o7bo0NBN%2BnsD1P5sSrkga3eAGsWd6w7AsX6MfUxx08NIi6R3YkdWN4DKPMP0LVHMCidSVTBwn0roUN8VGkJNcX5%2Ffg|tkp%3ABk9SR_KQ6rayYw

[Timothy Lee]

I did look at these but they cost more than the ones I purchased and had basically the same functions

 

 

[Timothy Lee]

Attached is an updated wiring diagram eliminating the OEM door mirror switch and adding momentary switch.

Silverado Mirror wiring diagram02092024.pdf

Edited February 11, 2024 by Timothy Lee

[JonMS]

@Timothy Lee Do you have to hold the momentary switch until the mirrors are done folding or does a single press perform the fold/unfold without the need to hold the switch in either position? Already have the modules just trying to decide how I tackle the fold switch.

[Timothy Lee]

You have to hold the switch until the mirrors are either full open or closed.

[JonMS]

45 minutes ago, Timothy Lee said:

You have to hold the switch until the mirrors are either full open or closed.

Will the fold motor stay active if you are holding the switch beyond completion or does it shut off? Trying to figure out if a latching switch will work rather than a momentary.

[silveradosid]

this should do the job https://www.amazon.ca/Forward-Reverse-Module-Actuator-Reversing/dp/B0879GGVPZ/ref=asc_df_B0879GGVPZ/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=578927888309&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12861705447182946139&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9047907&hvtargid=pla-1004184573487&mcid=ef4f160d3a5239a2aac90aa331f91926&th=1

[Timothy Lee]

Looks like it will work with the toggle switch. I attached a revised wiring diagram for your use.

Silverado Mirror wiring diagram02092024.pdf

[Timothy Lee]

The folding motors do turn off when the mirror reaches either full open or closed.

[JonMS]

On 2/15/2024 at 9:41 AM, Timothy Lee said:

The folding motors do turn off when the mirror reaches either full open or closed.

Perfect, thank you!

[LowUfo]

On 2/14/2024 at 8:47 AM, Timothy Lee said:

Looks like it will work with the toggle switch. I attached a revised wiring diagram for your use.

Silverado Mirror wiring diagram02092024.pdf 209 kB · 8 downloads

 Dumb question: Pink K9 X6 module pin 2 (lock) and Pin 4 (unlock) connected to the controller.  Is this only required if you want the mirrors to fold/unfold when doors are locked/unlocked?  If a person ONLY wants the mirrors to fold/unfold with the momentary toggle switch, can we skip connecting to the Pink K9X6?   Thank you.

[Timothy Lee]

I am not 100% sure but most likely. Not sure how the controller internal electronics work but you could try it.