Tow Mirror Upgrade

TylerFT · Nov 5, 2017

I have 2010 1500 TRX4 and the heat went out on one of my mirrors. Yes, I have checked the connector in the door, that's not the issue. So I'm planning on getting a new set of mirrors and want to upgrade to the tow mirrors. I have power/heated mirrors. I just want some confirmation that any 2009+ set of power/heated tow mirrors will work. Also, is it possible to upgrade to the turn signal/puddle light mirrors without a reflash?

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noclass · Nov 6, 2017

You will have to add sales codes for the lights to work

TylerFT · Nov 6, 2017

noclass said:
You will have to add sales codes for the lights to work

Okay. The power and heat will still work if I get signal/puddle ones and don't add the sales code, right?

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911ems · Nov 6, 2017

Correct. My oe mirrors were heated, but no puddle or signals. My tow mirrors heat work but I haven’t flashed for the signals or puddle lights to work. Also the direction of the mirror adjustments are off when they’re flipped up. Doesn’t bother me. They’re great!

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Jeepwalker · Nov 6, 2017

Did you check to see if just the mirror glass (alone) is available just for the sake of cost comparison? A lot of parts guys quote the whole mirror assembly not the glass. Sometimes it's hard to find the glass in the parts, I was told. I don't know on the Ram, but on the Jeeps, it's a 5 min replacement process (with heated).

As I recall on mine, what happened is traces corrode due to the elements (salt!).

TylerFT · Nov 6, 2017

Jeepwalker said:
Did you check to see if just the mirror glass (alone) is available just for the sake of cost comparison? A lot of parts guys quote the whole mirror assembly not the glass. Sometimes it's hard to find the glass in the parts, I was told. I don't know on the Ram, but on the Jeeps, it's a 5 min replacement process (with heated).

As I recall on mine, what happened is traces corrode due to the elements (salt!).

Looks like there's a $25 glass on Amazon that could work. I'll have to check to see if I can get my glass off. Maybe the connections just a bit corroded like yours. Being in Michigan I know all too well about the salt plus this truck came out of Quebec. [emoji23]

Probably still end up getting tow mirrors in a few months but this may be a cheaper solution for now.

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TylerFT · Nov 21, 2017

Jeepwalker said:
Did you check to see if just the mirror glass (alone) is available just for the sake of cost comparison? A lot of parts guys quote the whole mirror assembly not the glass. Sometimes it's hard to find the glass in the parts, I was told. I don't know on the Ram, but on the Jeeps, it's a 5 min replacement process (with heated).

As I recall on mine, what happened is traces corrode due to the elements (salt!).

I finally got a replacement glass for the mirror. Pulled the old one apart and here's what I found.

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Chris Olsen · Dec 29, 2017

can you supply the correct oem part number you are using? thanks

TylerFT · Dec 29, 2017

Chris Olsen said:
can you supply the correct oem part number you are using? thanks

I wish I could provide a good answer but I honestly don't know what the OEM parts number is. I just searched on Amazon for mirror glass for my 2010 Ram and picked the one that said it fit and was on available to ship immediately.

Here's a link to the one I got but it looks like they're backordered a bit. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EC0YNLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NySrAb79JNTH2

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