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Tow Mirror install Question

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by segelflieger, Nov 10, 2017.

  1. Nov 10, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    segelflieger

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    Hi Guys and Gals,

    Just installed Tundra Tow mirrors on 16 TRD Offroad SR5, Love the visibility finally no blindspots.... Here's the catch,,,no mirror indication of defog on on the mirror... usually it shows up amber on the standard mirrors. Stays dark on tow mirror although heat is applied to mirror and switch on dash indicates power...
    BTW, Yes the main mirror vibrates on bumps....Kinda disappointing Toyota!

    Thx AP
     
  2. Nov 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Tacogrande

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    My stock ones don't vibrate at all .
    I have installed aftermarket mirrors on another truck and I learned always go with oem.
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2017 at 2:21 PM
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  4. Nov 10, 2017 at 3:10 PM
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    yep they r oem
     
  5. Nov 24, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    I am about to buy these this weekend... are you saying the defrost no longer works?
    Does the amber light function as a blinker?
     
  6. Feb 11, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    Defrost works on mine... the "indicator" does not light up... but it didn't light up on my stock mirrors either. Still works great.
     
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  7. Feb 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Amber lens on side is Parking/Blinker
     

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