DIY: 2013-2016 (some 17-18) RearView Mirror Upgrade & Harness install

[Mpgrimm2]

I think 68309100AA is w/o lights.
I sent Benny a message for confirmation

That is definitely with Cab lights and looks like cab lights only... See this ebay 68309100AA link

 

[HighShyGuy]

Benny confirmed part 68309105AA is for a 2018 2500 with dual zone ATC, rain sense, auto high/dim, with NO cab lights.
I have it on order and will update when I get it installed.

How hard do I twist to get the old mirror off... I really don't want to break it off the glass...
I see it says counterclockwise, but man...

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Benny confirmed part 68309105AA is for a 2018 2500 with dual zone ATC, rain sense, auto high/dim, with NO cab lights.
I have it on order and will update when I get it installed.

How hard do I twist to get the old mirror off... I really don't want to break it off the glass...
I see it says counterclockwise, but man...

I haven't done the swap in about 5yrs now...
Here's a video... start at 2:20 mins in the video.
Installing Radar detector using mirror power in 17ram1500

 

[HighShyGuy]

I haven't done the swap in about 5yrs now...
Here's a video... start at 2:20 mins in the video.
Installing Radar detector using mirror power in 17ram1500

Yep,
Just need to put my purse down and twist harder...

 

[blake292]

I'm looking to update my '13 3500 Big Horn to a mirror w/ Auto High Beams. Truck currently has the 911/Assist AutoDimming Mirror. Should this be as simple as installing a new mirror (911/AutoDim w/AutoHighBeam Mirror: - 68096094AA) and using AlfaOBD to activate? Is a new harness needed?

 

[Mpgrimm2]

I'm looking to update my '13 3500 Big Horn to a mirror w/ Auto High Beams. Truck currently has the 911/Assist AutoDimming Mirror. Should this be as simple as installing a new mirror (911/AutoDim w/AutoHighBeam Mirror: - 68096094AA) and using AlfaOBD to activate? Is a new harness needed?

If you already have a factory 8.4 (or 5.0") radio with only a BuCam that displays on the radio, then it should be a direct swap and you should have the correct harness for the swap.

If you have BuCam displayed on the mirror ... It's the wrong mirror harness/connector and the new Auto High beam mirror doesn't have a BuCam display... & 2013-15 8.4 radios Will only display one video input BuCam or Cargo (default if installed) requiring either SW v17.11.x or a 16+ 8.4 radio to display both.

 

[blake292]

If you already have a factory 8.4 (or 5.0") radio with only a BuCam that displays on the radio, then it should be a direct swap and you should have the correct harness for the swap.

Thank you. My BU camera displays on the 8.4" radio. I'll search for a mirror and try it out.

 

[blake292]

If you already have a factory 8.4 (or 5.0") radio with only a BuCam that displays on the radio, then it should be a direct swap and you should have the correct harness for the swap.

It was as simple as plugging in the new mirror, and activating with AlfaOBD. Works great. Thank you for the guidance.

 

[HighShyGuy]

Benny confirmed part 68309105AA is for a 2018 2500 with dual zone ATC, rain sense, auto high/dim, with NO cab lights.
I have it on order and will update when I get it installed.

How hard do I twist to get the old mirror off... I really don't want to break it off the glass...
I see it says counterclockwise, but man...

I can confirm part 68309105AA is the needed harness for a 2018 Ram 2500 tradesman to add rain sense and auto-high beam.
This harness has high-beam and rain-sense plugs WITHOUT cab lights.

 

[OnlyCesar]

Do I need the 8.4 radio to enable the auto-dimming and auto-high beam features? I have an aftermarket radio and I was wondering if a can enable those features with alfa obd