Tow Mirror Replacement

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Remen

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I had changed out the non-folding factory installed tow mirrors with power fold units purchased from Infotainment a few months ago. I also installed an auto dimming rear view mirror and the door modules expecting both door mirrors to auto dim too. I soon discovered that the right side did not have the auto dim option and I had to adjust the mirror down to avoid glare while driving at night. Of course that action reduced not only the glare, but my rear view to the right side.

I decided to change out the power fold tow mirrors with standard 6 x 9 power folding mirrors purchased from @circuitguy. These mirrors are chrome and include the auto dimming option on both sides. Additional options, are memory and tilt in reverse and while nice options are not the reason why I purchased these mirrors. It was all about the auto dimming on both door mirrors.

I had previously installed chrome driver and passenger passive entry door handles and temporarily connected the handles hoping to obtain the factory connectors. Since I had to remove the door panels for this installation I chose this opportunity to install the factory connectors previously purchased from @MaxSteel2013.

I can now drive comfortably without having to react to the annoying glare associated with night driving.
Plus, these mirrors compliment the chrome door handles.

Thanks goes to @circuitguy for a good deal on the mirrors and to @MaxSteel2013 for those hard to find passive door handle connectors.

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Mirrors look great! Also great job on all the options you've added, cant say Tradesman any longer! :)
 

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Remen,
Any chance you can confirm/still have the PNs on the power fold tow mirrors you had from Infotainment and which PNs were AutoDim exactly? (Standard size mirrors have been verified)

I've been trying to verify Tow Mirror PNs w/AutoDim for my thread & believe I have valid PNs listed now.
- DIY: 2013-18 (19 classic) Power Fold Mirror upgrade/Notes.

M² Mods.
 
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Remen

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Sure Mike,

Same as post 3 on your link but no auto dim on
(R) Pass Mirror: 68412880AA

Same options but with auto dim
(L) Drvr Mirror: 68412883AA

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