Power Folding Mirror Fix / Upgrade

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Not sure if any others are having the issue with the power folding mirrors but mine both broke and I was looking at a $1200 repair bill.

Its all due to a plastic gear in there which breaks and its not hard to fix it.

GruvenParts makes the replacement metal gears for this unit. So when its off warranty you can just replace the plastic gear in there with a metal 1. Heres a link, hope it helps some others to save $$, these mirrors are really expensive.

https://www.gruvenparts.com/ram-power-folding-mirror-gears-and-motors/
 

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Not sure if any others are having the issue with the power folding mirrors but mine both broke and I was looking at a $1200 repair bill.

Its all due to a plastic gear in there which breaks and its not hard to fix it.

GruvenParts makes the replacement metal gears for this unit. So when its off warranty you can just replace the plastic gear in there with a metal 1. Heres a link, hope it helps some others to save $$, these mirrors are really expensive.

https://www.gruvenparts.com/ram-power-folding-mirror-gears-and-motors/
Damn I paid a tiny bit less than that for both OEM memory, heated,puddle,turn signal, powerfold mirrors- both door modules and the door switch.
I think I paid $860 for the mirrors and they literally took 20 minutes to install with the modules.

But that’s a great upgrade thank you for posting. I may buy a set to keep on hand.
 

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Sweet. If that fixes the issue some are having I’d say this thread is just what the doctor ordered.

Will keep in mind if I ever have issues with mine for sure.
 

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Great info. Adding it to the 13-18 mirror thread.

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I need a circuit diagram for the power fold mirrors - anyone know where to download 1 ?
 

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Did you take pictures of repair process? How hard is fix?
 
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is there video on how to install the metal gruvenparts.com gears in these mirrors ?
 

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Damn I paid a tiny bit less than that for both OEM memory, heated,puddle,turn signal, powerfold mirrors- both door modules and the door switch.
I think I paid $860 for the mirrors and they literally took 20 minutes to install with the modules.

But that’s a great upgrade thank you for posting. I may buy a set to keep on hand.

Do you have the P/N's of the door modules and door switch?
I have the mirrors but need to order the door modules and switch so I'm trying to locate the P/N's i need to order.
 

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Do you have the P/N's of the door modules and door switch?
I have the mirrors but need to order the door modules and switch so I'm trying to locate the P/N's i need to order.

I found the door module P/N's - just need the door switch P/N now (for a Regular cab) I think I need the single plug door switch
 

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I found the door module P/N's - just need the door switch P/N now (for a Regular cab) I think I need the single plug door switch
See my mirror upgrade roll-up thread linked above.

You will need to pull out your current switch and 'verify' if it has 1 or 2 connectors on it. I am under the impression that all the 13-18 reg cabs have the same single connector switch.
(What year is your truck).

Please subscribe to the thread and let us know how your install goes so I can update it more for the reg cabs.

Mike G.

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See my mirror upgrade roll-up thread linked above.

You will need to pull out your current switch and 'verify' if it has 1 or 2 connectors on it. I am under the impression that all the 13-18 reg cabs have the same single connector switch.
(What year is your truck).

Please subscribe to the thread and let us know how your install goes so I can update it more for the reg cabs.

Mike G.

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Mike G - Thanks!

My truck is a 2019 RCSB Express

I will let you know how it goes - I will be doing the install as soon as I have all the parts, which will hopefully be in about a week or so.
 

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Mike G - Thanks!

My truck is a 2019 RCSB Express

I will let you know how it goes - I will be doing the install as soon as I have all the parts, which will hopefully be in about a week or so.
19 classic 4th gen?

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someone was reportedly working on a video. I found this 1 which is same for the drive unit diassembly but not same for the frame/trim disassembly :

 
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Just an FYI on this fix - it will not work on the 5th gen ram trucks. Only previous gens. They are gonna work on the 5th gen fix as well so if you have issues with this latest version post here !
 

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