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OEM Heated Mirrors DIY mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Benson X, Dec 18, 2011.

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  1. Nov 10, 2015 at 6:56 PM
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    steveo27

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Awesome. Any more info?
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2015 at 7:01 PM
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    That's pretty cool! You can probably find shrink tube that big, but if not you could use a potting compound. Nice work!
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2015 at 6:57 AM
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  4. Nov 15, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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    Do you have any information on how to install this on a 2015 Tacoma? I added Muth heated mirrors before to my 2008 Tacoma (before I launched it over a guardrail...lol), and I used the Sienna switch and a relay (which I still have).
     
    avettese, Nov 15, 2015
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  5. Nov 15, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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    You're pretty much done if you have the wiring. There are two prongs on the back of the defrosting films, one for power and one for ground.

    If you're going to use your stock mirrors, just pop them out of the backing plate and remove the stock adhesive pad. Then you'll stick on the new defrosting films and wire them up.

    If you have more questions please let me know.

    -Nathan
     
    SMKYTXN, Nov 15, 2015
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  6. Nov 18, 2015 at 4:03 PM
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    I went with the 4runner mod. Had the whole housing colour matched. Way better than half and half.CAM00119-1.jpg CAM00121.jpg CAM00120.jpg
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    The puddle lights are a nice touch on those. Are you going to try and get the folding mirrors to work? I don't think anyone on here has done that yet.
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    Nice. Suggest replacement the bulbs with LED bulbs. Puts out more lights.

    Pics doesn't do it justice, but you get the idea.
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  9. Nov 18, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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    uptonogood No I don't have power fold in these mirrors.
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2015 at 4:38 PM
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    You weren't kidding that the pics don't do it justice... still looks dark on the ground lol..... but yeah using LED would be a big improvement.
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2015 at 4:44 PM
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    Haha thanks. I actually got the mirrors folded in.

    As for the power folding feature I've tried searching for viable options. Closest mirrors would be the Sienna Limited. It ain't cheap though, if I had the $$$ I would haha. Plus I don't even know if it would bolt right in with the Tacoma bracket. That and you have the wiring to worry about. It something that I am going to look into.
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    Yeah it's not a cheap mod to tackle, and no guarantees that it will work either since (as far as I know) nobody has done it yet. Still looks kind of fun to tackle though. I think it could be done with a bit of custom metal fab work if everything doesn't naturally just fit. I imagine the wiring is not too bad for that alone unless you wanted to have them auto fold when the doors get locked and come back out when they unlock... even then probably not too complex.
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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  14. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:07 PM
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    Fixed, thanks for the update Nathan! :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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    No problem. I just wrapped up the install on an FJ today. So much easier since I was able to tap into the rear window defroster power wire. No extra switch taking up space and a two hour install sure is nice. If only they were all that easy.
     
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  16. Dec 31, 2015 at 9:29 PM
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    Are those Turn Signals in the Mirrors or are they some sort of Lights? BTW they look good!
     
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  17. Dec 31, 2015 at 11:21 PM
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    4Runner side mirrors, led turn signal, spot/puddle lamp and heated mirrors.
     
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  18. Jan 1, 2016 at 5:54 AM
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    Does the 4 Runner mirror assembly bolt right up/fit correctly to the Tacoma door?
     
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  19. Jan 1, 2016 at 8:31 AM
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    Thanks for the info bro!
     
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  20. Jan 1, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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    you reuse the arm and the adapter (holds the mirror to the arm) from your truck, there are no fitment issues
     
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