Anyone having problems seeing correctly with split view side mirrors?
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fuse for the mirrors is installed and hot. the fuse and relay for the heater is there but no voltage going to the fuse. Im going to get the 12v from the mirror fuse to the mirrors, get a hot wire from the turn signal to the mirror connector R&L, and run wires to the right mirror connector. After that I will have to see where the voltage disappears on the heater fuse in the fuse box. More hunting to do....That upfitter manual you sent is very informative Thanks!
If you are feeling adventurous, you could unbolt your fusebox, unbolt the three harnesses (one power lead on top, two harnesses underneath), remove the fusebox and use a small slotted driver to pry the tabs taking the fusebox itself completely apart. Then you can trace your power right there on the circuit board to see where it draws power and why you are not getting it. These vans great for a DIY Upfitter. Far more intimidating at first than they really are in these regards. Of course older is better as everything is less miniaturerised and micro'd (the older versions of the circuit boards where easier to work with as they used bulkier components).
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Yep. Running around in an '11 cargo van. Couldn't get used to the split mirrors. Swapped them out with early style cheap knockoffs.
It's a lot more gooder fir schure, imo.
And yet, even with the convex mirror on the right side, a blindspot, or lack of total view, is at the 4-5 o'clock area due to the glass being a bit inward of the black housing. They are knockoffs so if I get pizzed, I'll sawzall off that portion of the housing. Inquiring minds want to know. Just my hang up.
It's a lot more gooder fir schure, imo.
And yet, even with the convex mirror on the right side, a blindspot, or lack of total view, is at the 4-5 o'clock area due to the glass being a bit inward of the black housing. They are knockoffs so if I get pizzed, I'll sawzall off that portion of the housing. Inquiring minds want to know. Just my hang up.