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Outside Rearview Mirror Defroster on 2017/2018

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by daveb1, Nov 29, 2017.

  1. Nov 29, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    daveb1

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    Can anyone definitively tell me if outside rear view mirrors on 17/18 Tacomas come with a heater/defroster? Did a search of forums and posts suggest that this isn't available. Reading e-brochure and options list doesn't answer my question. Hate to have to visit a dealer to get answer to a simple question.... Thanks!
     
  2. Nov 29, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    Doggman

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    My 17 has side mirror heaters. It's a TRD OR with the prem&tech package. Not sure if its a standard option or came with the p&t
     
  3. Nov 29, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Mine has it
     
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    CanadaToy

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    There should be a button to the left of your HVAC controls with a little mirror drawn on it, if you have it.
     
  5. Nov 29, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    shakerhood

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    My truck has them too.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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    RocTaco

    RocTaco Free stun!

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    Pretty sure it’s a standard thing, my SR has it so everything ought to.
     
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  7. Nov 29, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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    My 17 TRD OR Access cab with out the tech package has them.
     
  8. Nov 29, 2017 at 5:18 PM
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  9. Nov 29, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    CarverLB

    CarverLB Who Dat?!

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    Yep. My 17 Sport has it too. Used it for the first time this past weekend.
     
  10. Nov 29, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    My 2016 SR5 has it. Works great too.

    G.
     
  11. Nov 29, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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    eldedo

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    shit....so thats what that thing is for
     
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  12. Nov 29, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    Don’t worry, I’m not going to say RTFM!!!!

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  13. Nov 29, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    Yes, my ‘17 TRD Sport has side mirrors with defrost. I love the feature!
     
  14. Nov 29, 2017 at 7:09 PM
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    It's not the bacon dispenser button?
     
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  15. Nov 29, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    My 2017 TRD OR has it and I didn't bother with the tech/convenience package, or whatever it's called. Sounds like it's standard.
     
  16. Nov 29, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    daveb1

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    Thanks for the info everybody, good to know. One of those little features that make a big difference !
     
  17. Nov 29, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    It might be best if you’re near a dealership to check it out. Mine has it.
     
  18. Nov 29, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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    The bacon in the mirror is closer than it appears.

    Mmmmmmm, bacon . . .
     
  19. Nov 30, 2017 at 6:34 AM
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    I smell BACON!!
     
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    i got $50 for the first person to convert that button into a bacon dispenser.
     
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