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I recently traded for a 2005 GMC SLT Crew Cab. It appears GM has implemented alot of cost saving "features" on the trucks. I'm already getting some of the DIC features back by swapping to a '03-'04 Silverado SS gauge pack. Another "feature" I miss is the puddle lights under the mirrors. Does anyone know if the mirrors with puddle lights are just plug and play? Or does the BCM have to be programmed to recognize them?

 

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.. Does anyone know if the mirrors with puddle lights are just plug and play?  ..

 

 

 

On my '05 Z71, I replaced the mirrors with a set that had the puddle lights and they worked---direct plug 'n play. No power-fold, though.

 

You will not get the power-fold and will have to have the feature programmed in, assuming you have the correct controller switch in the arm rest. Secondly, if you do the power-fold addition, you might have the cluster temporarily disconnected since there is a remote possibility your VIN, during the reprogramming, MIGHT cause the programmer to update your instrument cluster to your VIN---not good, thus removing the DIC features you installed.

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.. Does anyone know if the mirrors with puddle lights are just plug and play?  ..

 

 

 

On my '05 Z71, I replaced the mirrors with a set that had the puddle lights and they worked---direct plug 'n play. No power-fold, though.

 

You will not get the power-fold and will have to have the feature programmed in, assuming you have the correct controller switch in the arm rest. Secondly, if you do the power-fold addition, you might have the cluster temporarily disconnected since there is a remote possibility your VIN, during the reprogramming, MIGHT cause the programmer to update your instrument cluster to your VIN---not good, thus removing the DIC features you installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

I actually have the power fold option already.

 

Any suggestions on a good, reasonalby priced source for the mirrors?

 

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lrymal Senior Enthusiast

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Any suggestions on a good, reasonalby priced source for the mirrors?

 

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A budget, eBAY, and lots of patience for the right price. Search words would be "GMC puddle fold". You'll see lots of 3rd market mirrors, but avoid those. GMC is used because there are a lot of different items that use "SILVERADO" or "CHEVY / CHEVROLET" on eBay.

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.. Does anyone know if the mirrors with puddle lights are just plug and play?  ..

 

 

 

On my '05 Z71, I replaced the mirrors with a set that had the puddle lights and they worked---direct plug 'n play. No power-fold, though.

 

You will not get the power-fold and will have to have the feature programmed in, assuming you have the correct controller switch in the arm rest. Secondly, if you do the power-fold addition, you might have the cluster temporarily disconnected since there is a remote possibility your VIN, during the reprogramming, MIGHT cause the programmer to update your instrument cluster to your VIN---not good, thus removing the DIC features you installed.

 

 

 

 

 

It turns out the SS Cluster didn't provide the additional DIC features as I anticipated. Still looks really good though!

 

I've been thinking if the wiring is in place to support the puddle lights that it might actually be neat(and easy) to install some bright LED's on the underneath side of the mirror in effect providing the same effect as the puddle lights. I'm just not sure I can get the amount of coverage I need without a refelctor and lens.

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