power mirrors

[infinitereality]

I'm still interested too, please do keep us updated!

 

[Harblar]

In a somewhat related topic, does anybody know what color wires and where one could splice into to control additional devices when folding/unfolding?

I'm assuming there has to be two wires running through the wiring harness in the floor channels (driver and or passenger side). Anybody have a clue about this?

 

[bobkey777]

Ok, so I got my parts in from ebay and they are perfect! They look awesome, shiny new and have chrome or flat black snap-on covers. I ordered the power folding, puddle light, heated, turn signal marker etc aftermarket version and a new OEM Ford power folding switch. I read in previous threads that it may be totally plug and play, so I plugged everything in and "no joy". Everything but the power fold was working without issue. I read in the F150 forum that you needed some jumper wires to make it all work, and I didn't have the 80 dollar relay that is normally installed when you have power fold mirrors... So I got out my tools and got to work. I can post which wires I spliced into etc, but there's something all should know before going the route I went... My mirrors are powered all the time. Normally I would expect them to stay powered while the key was in the accessory position, or until the courtesy power timed out (like when your radio stays on and you can roll your windows up and down until you open the drivers door). A second small disappointment is that the switch doesn't "behave" in the same manner as the OEM install. Normal operation is to rock the switch back to fold, then back a second time it unfold. The jumper wire install I did makes you hold the switch in the "fold" position, then rock the switch toward the front of the truck to unfold. If you release the switch at mid-stroke, the mirrors stop at the point as well. All this being said, I now have power folding mirrors on my 2010 raptor, so I'm not wining too much. But I thought readers would want to total scoop and how it functions before they plunge in and splice into they're factory wiring harness.
I used the "vampire" type splices that allow you to not interrupt the original wires too much. Also, I used some wire from a trailer wiring harness (I used the green and brown wire) to run from the passenger door to the drivers door. No drilling was required, I simply ran the wire through the watertight boot from the door, up behind the door hinges, then went into the cab at dashboard height (pull the door seal out and route the wire behind it) then went along the a-pillar at the dashboard and the wire pushed nicely down and out of sight, then route along the windshield base (again, the wires easily slipped below the dashboard and out of sight) and the same process at the driver's side until you've worked you way up to where the mirror connector spicing occurs.
The whole thing took me about 3 hours. The hardest part was getting the door panel off! I watched a YouTube video for that (search on F250 speaker replacement) there was a great step by step and the panels are the same I found). The little black trim cover was a bear to get off. It really needed some coaxing to get it to pop off.
I'm going to just copy the text from the link from the F150 forum that I followed and add comments along the way...
The following is how to install power-fold mirrors on your Raptor:
1. Remove door panels (watch YouTube video)
2. Remove old mirrors (disconnect connector and 3 nuts)
3. On the passengers door mirror connector, find pin #'s 7 violet/brown and # 16 green/violet and splice a wire to each (I used the (quick splice type, any auto parts store has them)
4. Run those wires over to the driver’s door. (I routed along the dashboard as noted previous in my intro to these instructions)
5. When you get to the driver’s door find the same colored wires and pin #'s on the mirror connector and splice the 2 wires from the passenger side to the corresponding wires on the driver’s door (refer to step 3 for PIN numbers and wire colors)
6. At this time you will also need to pigtail a wire from the #7 wire to the # 6 wire on the switch which is a yellow/orange, and a wire from the #16 to the #4 on the switch which is gray/brown. (I used a quick splice for both of these... I didn't understand what a pigtail was... Essentially, the #7 and #16 wire from the factory mirror connector will have two splices in it, one that goes to the passenger door mirror and one that goes to the mirror position adjustment switch)
7. Wiring them this way will eliminate the need for the relay and a flash at the dealer, but will also eliminate the memory function. These instructions will work for you if you had power mirrors to begin with, and have the proper (power-fold) switch. I don’t know about any other years or models, this applies to the 2010 , but it may be the same or similar for other years.
This wasn't a plug and play job, but if you're the kind of person to pull the door panels off your raptor, or pop dash pieces off without much fear, this is a totally do-able project.
I'm glad I did it, and hope you found my comments helpful if you attempt this yourself.
Best Regards!

 

[t_j]

Any chance of links to the parts that you purchased?

 

[infinitereality]

Since this thread had been revived before and I've commented on it couple times over past 2 years, figured I'd do it again.

I ended up with a deal on some almost brand new mirrors for $200 shipped plus $30 for the switch. I installed power folder mirrors on my truck last month. I followed a thread for wiring on F150Forum and used the hard wire method. Fairly easy to do, only part that was a PITA was getting the from interior to inside door. Other than that, works perfect and so much better when going through car washes now.

Video for what it's worth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaciud-Ahus

 

[JWell]

Looks great! Got a link to the mirrors you bought or the thread for wiring?

 

[infinitereality]

Looks great! Got a link to the mirrors you bought or the thread for wiring?

Folding Mirrors on f-150 - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans

I'd recommend reading or at least scanning through the thread. There's lots of good info to make life easier, like on page 11 having the pin outs for the stock harness

 

[JJ f150harley]

http://www.f150forum.com/f38/powerfold-tow-mirrors-239274/ check this out. It's what I used to wire up my tow mirrors. Great thread and very helpful.