Convert manual to power side mirrors?

[Keanen55]

Yes, you will need both the mirror and passenger switch.

 

[wendal]

Back from the dead.

So I busted my driver side mirror on my PPV and I'm debating going with the power fold mirrors. Just to reiterate, I need the DL3 mirror and a USED switch to make it work??

Yes, either a used switch or you will need to have the switch / BCM programmed at the dealer, as I did. I'm not sure if the programming will be necessary with a used switch or not, as mine was new. @NathanJax states that a used switch should work immediately. Also, I would go with OEM mirrors. As someone stated previously, go with OEM mirrors. The aftermarkets are trash. I ended up replacing my Dormans with OEMS after I broke one trying to install it...

 

[GranPrix]

So it seems you still need to have the BCM reprogrammed in order to have the puddle lights, auto dim and heat to work. I just installed DL3's on my PPV and only the folding works. I googled a bit and found this on gm-trucks.com:

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/to...l3-towing-mirror-upgrade-–-mirrors-explained/

"For those that have DL8 Mirrors, there is NO - GM Supported upgrade path to upgrade DL8 to DL3 Mirrors. This is a custom application that requires either: A custom DL8 Harness (made by me), a DIY KIT (also made by me) to add the wires yourself, or you can hardwire this yourself using your own methods. Your existing DL8 Harnesses will NOT be pinned for the Turn Signal, Puddle Lamps, Ground, and Auto Dim (Driver’s Side) circuits. I WILL support you in any direction you end up going with."

 

[Kee Fuller]

Anybody who has went to the dealership to have their switches reprogrammed. About how much did it run you?

 

[wendal]

Anybody who has went to the dealership to have their switches reprogrammed. About how much did it run you?

It cost me $99.

 

[Kee Fuller]

Update. I went to the junkyard and purchased 2 switches from 2 different escalades.

The good
The powerfolding feature works.

The bad
The turn signals in the mirrors still don't work
The passenger window doesn't roll down from the passenger switch
The driver window or the passenger window doesn't roll down the the driver side switch.

 

[wendal]

Update. I went to the junkyard and purchased 2 switches from 2 different escalades.

The good
The powerfolding feature works.

The bad
The turn signals in the mirrors still don't work
The passenger window doesn't roll down from the passenger switch
The driver window or the passenger window doesn't roll down the the driver side switch.

You'll probably need to go to a dealer and have the switches / bcm programmed...

 

[Da90]

You'll probably need to go to a dealer and have the switches / bcm programmed...

What he said^


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[Da90]

My experience was the signals always were plug and play. The switches had to be programmed to get other functions to work. If you were closer to me I have a buddy that does this stuff on the side.


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[Kee Fuller]

I'm wondering since it's a ppv could be the reason