Blind spot mirror sensor

I want to add a blind spot mirror sensor to my truck. I am curious to see if anyone has done it. If so what did you purchase to do this.

 

My blindspot sensors are next to my nose.

I turn my head to look.

IMHO, just more nanny tech doodads for those who aren't aware and won't turn to look.

When I'm on the motorcycle, I also use my ears to hear the noise from tires, engines...... You'd be surprised at how loud tires are on the road.

 

So in other words, you can't and won't answer the original question.

 

My answer is there is no need for such gadget.

Save your money.

Scocar.....apparently you don't have an answer either, but have a desire to rag on someone. Have a great day.

 

I use my eyes, ears, and the blind spot sensors / lights Toyota provides in my truck. A little redundancy when it comes to safety is a good thing for some of us. To each his own.

 

If you're talking about just the turn signal lights on your mirrors, you'd need the mirror assemblies for both sides. I'm not sure if SRs come with wiring harness out to the door that would supply the turn signal voltage. So you may have to factor tapping turn signal wire from front and running it separately to the led mirror turn lights. Really not sure they do much to warn others as if they see those and not your main ones, it's probably already too late and you're merging into them .

If you're talking about adding the entire blind spot (proximity) detection system, that would be entire module, sensors, calibration... etc. A pretty big undertaking.

 

I have a desire for the OP to get the technical information he desires without judgmental narcissistic BS from others who have no intention of helping.

 

Scocar, You moderating now????

 

In short it is not economical to do it. The parts alone if purchased new would be around $3000. Then you have to install them & find a dealer that is willing to code it properly. In short if you wanted that option in the first place you should have bought a Tacoma with it.

 

Yeah doubt installing bsm would be cost effective. Probably still cost you $1k if you got all the parts used from a junkyard. Then you have the installation and reprogramming of the ECM at the dealer to contend with still. You wont get the money back in resale either.

 

If you really wanted to install a BSM system, your best bet is to go aftermarket. May not be as reliable as the factory OEM one, but it is an option if your truck didn’t already come with it installed.

BTW, push to start systems are also available as an aftermarket option.

 

Trade your Taco for a new one which has those devices. My OR has it but it’s the only one of my vehicles which does. I find the back-up camera to be more useful, unless the tailgate is down of course

 

would be really expensive to install a factory setup. There are lots of aftermarket models available. I had tintworld install some in my 911. They are adequate. The warning light mounts on the A pillar. Do not get the NAV-tv model. You have to operate the turn signal to see a camera view in your backup camera. Too slow. I had them replace it with a gps operated device.