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Ryan J

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My mirrors are getting dark spots and a weird double vision lol. I beleive the auto dimming has stopped working. Looking to get new mirrors. 2012 non power folding. They are chrome from factory. I want to go back with chrome or colormatched black. I dont want tow mirrors. I have found a set of used chrome, powerfolding but the guy wants $300 ea. I dont care to have the powerfolding option. I cant really find chrome or black mirrors anywhere. Has anybody bought the SLT black nonpainted mirrors and put covers on them? How do they fit and look? Or is there any aftermarket mirrors that look good?
 
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Check out the GMC style mirrors don't look nice and are about $400-500 with most of the features ...

 

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are you wanting black as in body color black or just flat black?
 

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Checkout the app ‘OfferUp’.

im always coming across mirrors for sale for Ram, chrome, black, sport…. all of them :waytogo:

$300 each is definitely on the high side

Heres a few sample ads I just pulled up….

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If you can't find anything - I have a set I took off my 2010 that are in perfect shape, but they're not chrome or painted, I guess you could call it a flat textured black. They're auto-dim, heated with the turn signal\puddle lamps. If you're interested, I'll post a pic with the appropriate sign to follow forum rules
 
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If you can't find anything - I have a set I took off my 2010 that are in perfect shape, but they're not chrome or painted, I guess you could call it a flat textured black. They're auto-dim, heated with the turn signal\puddle lamps. If you're interested, I'll post a pic with the appropriate sign to follow forum rules
Thanks but i want either black painted like the sport mirrors or the chrome
 

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my Ram that is parked in the street is a 2009
i think it came the same as the 2016 Ram parked in the driveway

the 2009 had manual folding mirrors1667781298204.png
2016 Ram has power folding mirrors

2009 after vandalism
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Replaced 2009 mirror glass on another occasion

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I believe that i can talk you through just replacing the 2009 mirror glass itself, i have done it a few times

the guys that made YouTube videos, do it incorrectly
 
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I believe that i can talk you through just replacing the 2009 mirror glass itself, i have done it a few times

the guys that made YouTube videos, do it incorrectly
Do they sell a glass that has auto dimming? All i see is without
 

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2008 Ram 1500. If I went with mirror turn signal, what's the best way to wire it in?
In Virginia Beach we had a great auto electric shop. Had several jobs like this done. Guys were wizards.
 

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I never asked the guy in the dodge parts dept.

I found this image online, i believe that it covers several years

2009 - 2018

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When you remove the glass, does it break? I might find a cheap set of mirrors and swap the glasss out. I found a plain set with out the puddle lamp, i could swap the glass out into mine.

Ive noticed some mirrors have 2 electrical plugs. Are those the power fold mirrors?
 

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First i will tell you, one type of mirror turn Brown after a while
I forget whether it is the Auto Dimming or the Heated glass

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To remove the mirror glass, in the 2009 to at least 2016 ..
pivot the mirror, so that the top is fully facing the ground
now you should be able to see the area behind the mirror glass
Put on some gloves
now take your index & middle fingers of both hands & place them on the backside of the mirror to a position just at the top of the motor, put your thumbs on the face of the mirror glass.

Next, give the mirror a test tug towards you chest/neck area,
you are just trying to get the top two clips to release, if they did not release, give it just a bit harder tug

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notice the two top clips form the shape of a U, they are next to the long silver fingers, they snap over the top of the motor.
You are trying to release them.
Then the 2 lower clips release when the mirror glass at about 35 degree angle & then just simple wiggle & lift the mirror glass out.

If the current mirror glass is unusable, remove the 2 fingers from the mirror, they are not for sale anywhere.

Once the mirror glass is removed
wipe off any glass & dirt

Notice on the bottom inside of the mirror housing, almost in the middle. You should see a lever or catch, if the were to be moved slightly to the side, i am quite sure, that the signal light is held in place by the clip

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Ryan J

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First i will tell you, one type of mirror turn Brown after a while
I forget whether it is the Auto Dimming or the Heated glass

...................................................

To remove the mirror glass, in the 2009 to at least 2016 ..
pivot the mirror, so that the top is fully facing the ground
now you should be able to see the area behind the mirror glass
Put on some gloves
now take your index & middle fingers of both hands & place them on the backside of the mirror to a position just at the top of the motor, put your thumbs on the face of the mirror glass.

Next, give the mirror a test tug towards you chest/neck area,
you are just trying to get the top two clips to release, if they did not release, give it just a bit harder tug

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notice the two top clips form the shape of a U, they are next to the long silver fingers, they snap over the top of the motor.
You are trying to release them.
Then the 2 lower clips release when the mirror glass at about 35 degree angle & then just simple wiggle & lift the mirror glass out.

If the current mirror glass is unusable, remove the 2 fingers from the mirror, they are not for sale anywhere.

Once the mirror glass is removed
wipe off any glass & dirt

Notice on the bottom inside of the mirror housing, almost in the middle. You should see a lever or catch, if the were to be moved slightly to the side, i am quite sure, that the signal light is held in place by the clip

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Probably the auto dimming. That seems to be my problem. I think when the auto-dim kicks in, they get blurry.
 

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auto diming mirrors always turn after a while they have a liquid/gel inside that does it.
 

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