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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. Dec 5, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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    How are you doing the timing part of it? Will yours just be on whenever the switch is on (meaning you'll have to remember to turn them off)?
     
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  2. Dec 5, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    No timing yet, but I may go with a 555 circuit if this becomes an issue. Just flip the switch when I want them, and I'll pull switch power from ignition power in the nearby harness (like from the mirror controller?) to power a relay for the heavier work of current supply.
     
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  3. Dec 5, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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    I'm going to tap the cigarette lighter for heated mirror power. That way they will only be able to be turned on when the ignition is on and the draw is so low it shouldn't bother that circuit one bit. I normally only have my GPS plugged in there anyways.
     
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  4. Dec 5, 2012 at 1:05 PM
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    Yep, depending on where your switch is going, that could make a lot of sense. I'm staying over on the left side of the steering wheel, and I don't like long runs of wires. Passing a wire for the passenger-side mirror supply is going to piss me off just a wee bit...
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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    Switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. I try to avoid long runs but a couple extra feet won't do anything negative.
     
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  6. Dec 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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  7. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:13 AM
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    the back of the highlander mirror has two leads; + and - which is which or does it matter ?
    thanks
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM
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    subd for reference. Amazing mod!!
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM
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    The Sienna mirrors I got have 2 prongs sticking out, unlabeled. I'm inclined to believe it doesn't matter which is which, it's just creating resistance to make heat so it shouldn't matter. You might want to call a dealership to confirm though.
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    What Mike said. If the Highlander mirrors are actually labeled (+/-), I would just wire it according to that to be safe.
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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    Oh, if they're actually labeled, keep them straight. Mine weren't labeled at all so I didn't bother keeping track of which prong was which.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2012 at 9:04 AM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    ^^^Me too, the Sienna mirrors aren't labeled, and it really doesn't matter which is which. Not sure if the Highlander mirrors are actually labeled though, or if itsakeeper is wondering which is POS/NEG.
     
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  13. Dec 10, 2012 at 9:16 AM
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    Only explanation I could see for polarity would be if there was an indicator led built into the mirror - but these things aren't fancy enough for that I don't think. ;)
     
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  14. Dec 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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    Got my mirrors in today, never came with a backplate so ill have to swap em out.
    i got the 2012 highlander mirrors
     
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  15. Dec 10, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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    yep, just wondering if it made a difference which one was connected to pos/neg - mine are highlander and came with the backing - strange yours didn't
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    That is strange....where did you order from (if you don't mind me asking)?

    I want to make sure I keep the OP updated with accurate info.
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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    ordered from the ebay links i posted. Its just the glass with the heater. Ill post pics later.
    It probably clips into the stock backing plate no problem but if i have to modify it i will post.
    Not 100% sure when ill get to it.
     
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    I'm surprised that you got just the glass only.?.? .You'll most likely have to adhere the glass to the existing backplate, the glass alone simply doesn't just clip into is plastic base.

    Here is a quote I pulled from my post a few pages ago... This link (as well as many others) have the glass and backplate factory applied, it's just a snap and go, It's a genuine Toyota OEM product.


     
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  19. Dec 11, 2012 at 1:59 AM
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    mine came from the dealer $106 ea.
     
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  20. Dec 11, 2012 at 5:35 AM
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    Whoa... I paid $46/ea for the Sienna mirrors :eek:
     
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