Thank you for making this video! It’s people like you who help people get these installs done without taking it to a shop. Y’all the real MVP. Followed your instructions to a T and everything went great.
Thanks for video! Installed my mirrors awhile back but never got around to wiring them up completely. Mirrors were from amazon/china and decent quality but the passenger side mirror is like the funhouse mirror. f
To wire the passenger mirror, do you just run the 3 wires through the dash or is there a way to make it hidden to reach the fuse box on the driver side ?
We recommend keeping the blue and white wires twisted or zip tied together (or pop them into some plastic wire loom) and sneak them under the dash to the driver's side. There's plenty of room under there to get those two wires across and keep them out of sight.
When I splice in to the green wire for reverse lights, do I hook up 2 white wires (driver and passenger) together and into the green wire? Is there a fuse that we need to add or it’s not necessary ? Sounds like only blue wire needs a fuse. What size fuses are used 10amp ?
Yes, splice both the left and right side white wires into the light green wire. No fuse is necessary since that circuit is fuse protected by the factory backup lamp fuse in the underhood fuse box. The blue wires for the white running lights will need to be on a fused circuit of your choosing. We typically connect them to the SEO ACCY fuse in the driver's side fuse box since that gets key-on power. But you can splice those two blue wires into the parking light circuit if you'd rather them come on with your parking lights.
I wired them all up and everything worked perfectly fine. After 3 weeks 1 of the drl and reverse lights went out on one side the turn signal still works as well as the other mirror. What could be the problem?
There must be something shorting out inside the harness. Trace all your wires from the fuse tap to each mirror, especially where they go through the boot from the body to the door, and find the chaffed/damage spot.
@@dailylifeasragegage5786 You can get all three functions using fuse taps (you want the ATS style: sparksmith.com/products/fuse-taps?variant=39352279302333) in the underhood fuse box
When wired as shown, they will come on anytime the reverse lights come on. So, yes, as long as it's dark out, the reverse lights, and the tow mirror lights, will activate simultaneously.
We can't speak for other brands. But ours have a separate power and ground wire for the reverse light function. All other functions (power mirror, turn signal, running light, and heater element) are grounded through factory wiring.
It all depends on the power source you choose when installing them. I used a fuse tap to a fuse that has key-on power. If you choose the same fuse, then yes, they will stay on any time the key is switched on.
@@tonymeehan7859 it just depends on how you want them to function. They're not so bright that they would be a distraction or detriment to oncoming traffic at night. One could easily put them on a switch or we can guide you on how to make it so they automatically turn off when your headlights turn on. Lots of ways to make them work.
How is the mirror shake while going down the road? I bought some mirrors off Amazon and they shook really bad going down the road at 70+MPH and I hate that. Will these sit still while going down the road? Thanks!
I believe this will be an issue with your door itself, no matter what mirrors from what brand you have on. I have this issue with my 03 chevy and my door is messed up. Hinges/bolts are wore out.
It's exactly the same as the driver's side except for the blue and white wires. They both get routed under the dash and over to the driver's side. The blue wire goes to the fuse tap along with the driver's side blue wire. The white wire goes to the reverse wire along with the driver's side white wire. Hope that answers your question!
It sounds like you just need to turn off the mirror dip feature. I had to do that with my truck when I installed them. It's a function you access using the steering wheel buttons and the menu on the instrument cluster where the odometer is. Email support@sparksmith.com if you need additional information. Thanks!
Thank you for making this video! It’s people like you who help people get these installs done without taking it to a shop. Y’all the real MVP. Followed your instructions to a T and everything went great.
Right on! So glad we could help. I love making these videos. Let us know if you need help with anything else!
Thank you made the installation way easier
My pleasure. Glad I could help!
Thanks for video! Installed my mirrors awhile back but never got around to wiring them up completely. Mirrors were from amazon/china and decent quality but the passenger side mirror is like the funhouse mirror. f
Lifesaver! Thank you!
I need those extra wires my little brother bought the mirrors but doesn’t know what he did with the wires and fuses
That's not a problem. We have extras here. Just email support@sparksmith.com and we can set you up!
To wire the passenger mirror, do you just run the 3 wires through the dash or is there a way to make it hidden to reach the fuse box on the driver side ?
We recommend keeping the blue and white wires twisted or zip tied together (or pop them into some plastic wire loom) and sneak them under the dash to the driver's side. There's plenty of room under there to get those two wires across and keep them out of sight.
@@Sparksmithokay thanks ! Very helpful video to man
Send me the link for the tow mirrors.
When I splice in to the green wire for reverse lights, do I hook up 2 white wires (driver and passenger) together and into the green wire? Is there a fuse that we need to add or it’s not necessary ? Sounds like only blue wire needs a fuse. What size fuses are used 10amp ?
Yes, splice both the left and right side white wires into the light green wire. No fuse is necessary since that circuit is fuse protected by the factory backup lamp fuse in the underhood fuse box. The blue wires for the white running lights will need to be on a fused circuit of your choosing. We typically connect them to the SEO ACCY fuse in the driver's side fuse box since that gets key-on power. But you can splice those two blue wires into the parking light circuit if you'd rather them come on with your parking lights.
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I wired them all up and everything worked perfectly fine. After 3 weeks 1 of the drl and reverse lights went out on one side the turn signal still works as well as the other mirror. What could be the problem?
Sounds like possibly a bad ground. Send an email to support@sparksmith.com with some pictures and details and we'll take care of you!
They aren’t on the website?
You can find them here sparksmith.com/products/03-07-silverado-power-heated-tow-mirrors-w-running-light-turn-signal
When ever I plug into the fuse it always blows one of them how do I get that to not happen
There must be something shorting out inside the harness. Trace all your wires from the fuse tap to each mirror, especially where they go through the boot from the body to the door, and find the chaffed/damage spot.
if some tow mirrors don’t have the lights like that would I still have to run wires like this?
Yes. You would have to run new wiring for any functions not already existing on your truck.
What is that fuse amperage on the fuse tap I know the 10 amp is on the bottom but what’s on too
We typically include a 10 amp fuse for the top slot, which is plenty for what these mirrors draw.
I wired my lights for the reverse the same way you did and they stay on when my headlights come on why is that
If you spliced into the lime green wire as shown, they should only come on with the reverse lights. Sounds like a wire is crossed somewhere.
Where do I tap into so I can have blinkers and running lights. I have a 2002 Chevy
@@dailylifeasragegage5786 You can get all three functions using fuse taps (you want the ATS style: sparksmith.com/products/fuse-taps?variant=39352279302333) in the underhood fuse box
I have the fuse taps it’s when I plug into the fuses I’m spose to it’s either the blinkers or the running lights not both
@@dailylifeasragegage5786 that's odd. Please email us at support@sparksmith.com and we'll see if we can help you figure it out.
Love the video but how do we get the vuse taps ?
One fuse tap for the running lights is included by default. If you need extras, you can find them here: sparksmith.com/products/fuse-taps
Does the reverse light function come on when you hit unlock on the key fob?
When wired as shown, they will come on anytime the reverse lights come on. So, yes, as long as it's dark out, the reverse lights, and the tow mirror lights, will activate simultaneously.
Do all brand of Tow mirrors with back up lights need to be grounded?
We can't speak for other brands. But ours have a separate power and ground wire for the reverse light function. All other functions (power mirror, turn signal, running light, and heater element) are grounded through factory wiring.
someone else here asked if the DRLs run all the time or just during the daytime?
It all depends on the power source you choose when installing them. I used a fuse tap to a fuse that has key-on power. If you choose the same fuse, then yes, they will stay on any time the key is switched on.
@@Sparksmith so probably not the best hookup for night time
@@tonymeehan7859 it just depends on how you want them to function. They're not so bright that they would be a distraction or detriment to oncoming traffic at night. One could easily put them on a switch or we can guide you on how to make it so they automatically turn off when your headlights turn on. Lots of ways to make them work.
@@Sparksmith I actually just found out mine just have ambers anyway, so that hookup works fine for me
How do you get them to come on with parking lights, and not with key, 04 silverado
What if I don’t have that lime green wire?
Shoot us an email (support@sparksmith.com) and we can help you find the right wire.
How is the mirror shake while going down the road? I bought some mirrors off Amazon and they shook really bad going down the road at 70+MPH and I hate that. Will these sit still while going down the road? Thanks!
I've been running mine for a month or so now and haven't noticed any kind of vibration at highway speeds.
@@Sparksmith Thank you! Will be looking to upgrade to yours!
I believe this will be an issue with your door itself, no matter what mirrors from what brand you have on.
I have this issue with my 03 chevy and my door is messed up. Hinges/bolts are wore out.
i just got some mine shake when i am stopped lol
So when you wired the running lights, are those on day and night?
Im wondering that as well
Yes day and night since its triggered by IGN 1
I have the base model truck so how do I wire them up?
Shoot an email to support@sparksmith.com and we can help you with that.
@@Sparksmith it would work if I did what u explained near the end on the video with the fuses
@@CZcams_CLOUDZ Yup, that should do the trick. Email us if you have any other questions. Happy to help!
Are they paintable or do I need to sand and prime?
These are not technically paintable. They have the textured black ABS plastic, so it's not a smooth finish designed to be painted.
How does installation work for the other side
It's exactly the same as the driver's side except for the blue and white wires. They both get routed under the dash and over to the driver's side. The blue wire goes to the fuse tap along with the driver's side blue wire. The white wire goes to the reverse wire along with the driver's side white wire. Hope that answers your question!
@@Sparksmith so do I need to fuse the same color wires together so that they can connect to the same fuse tap?
@@jackhu9225 yes, that’s correct.
@@Sparksmith ok great thank you so much for the help
So I bought these mirrors why do they power and tilt up when I put into reverse. On my stock mirros they would tilt down when I put in reverse
It sounds like you just need to turn off the mirror dip feature. I had to do that with my truck when I installed them. It's a function you access using the steering wheel buttons and the menu on the instrument cluster where the odometer is. Email support@sparksmith.com if you need additional information. Thanks!
Do they power fold
Unfortunately, no they do not. I wish they would though.