2000 Ford F250 - Adding Mirrors with Heat, Turn, & Parking Lights

[@TurboPowerDane]

Thanks!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

My pleasure - Thanks for the Super!!!!

[@camposvazquez]

​@@ProjectTimeGarageTHANK YOU Mr PTG.. I have to say... Your tutorial has me confident in tackling this upgrade... Is there a way to add led puddle lights and ditch light to these mirrors..

[@tony45292]

About time someone else does these mirrors on a 2000 everyone wants to do the newer style but I want this style I just think they look best on my truck

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I think they fit the look of the truck pretty well too.

[@GalveySevenThree]

A video on this that is actually helpful and clear, Thank you

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

My pleasure, glad the video helped someone out!

[@zanejohnson2329]

One of the best instructional videos I've ever watched, with good "do it right" mentality. Love it! Subscribed!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thank you!

[@apocalypsecreek9818]

Perfectly explained, thank you. After digging and digging for good info or schematics for 2 days, bam your video came along! It was spot on and only took a few minutes to get it done. Thanks again

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@offroadman250]

You rock! Just hooked up the 2017 style mirrors on my 2001 Excursion.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad to help!

[@joanvega6394]

Your great man you made it super easy to do! Just did it to my 2000. Had to watch your video about 10 times because I kept forgetting the cable color 😂😂

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad to help!!

[@tyclark8162]

Thanks for the video bro. 99 F250 7.3l Super Duty Lariat CrewCab n since being blessed with 2 TBIs thanks to wars. I struggle trying to do things that once were very easy. Former master ASE HD Trucks n Auto n DOT Certified n Cat Field Mechanic. I'd give anything to just be haf normal again. Waaaaaa. Got some CA Auto heat n turn/park leds mirrors. No wiring diagram nor nothing, but came with greasy fingerprints yet didn't look like anyone mounted them prior. I should've sent them back but it's a pia living out in the woods. Anyhow, thanks for the video sir. I did my ball joints n hubs n warn hubs added n brakes. Probably didn't need ujts or ball joints but I was in there so I did em all. My truck sat for 8 yrs n red squirrels had the engine valley packed tight n wrecked everything on hood n intake ect n mice inside cus some dumbass left dogfood in a bag. Only has 78k on her n been a awesome truck. I use to know my guns good too, my HK wannabe MP5 is my sweetheart n ain't Nobody taking that girl Ever,,, You ever use any borescopes? As I been thinking about that Snap-on bk8500 with the 180* probe. I have used the autels n a cat flir but both been beat up n once thru the fan of a D11. Wireless connection is my choice for the future atleast. The batteries corroded n messed up the controller so threw em out. Guess I best get, thanks again. Ty

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Sorry to hear about the injury, but thanks for your service man, I appreciate it. I have one of the cheap Harbor freight borescopes and it does pretty decent. I did Injector cups in one of my other videos and used it. Turned out ok.

[@tyclark8162]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Thanks for your kind reply sir. My power mirrors plugged in fine n that left me [3] wires red, grey n black. I have tried everything n even a extra ground to the mount bolts. Nothing works, I am so close to junking these $300 mirrors. I must be too stupid n I admit too. Anyhow, thanks for your reply. Ty

[@keithnoneya6730]

"once thru the fan of a D11" 🤣🤣🤣

[@swicked_revenge6600]

Thank you, for doing all the hard work and making it easy for the rest of us. I'm installing these same style mirrors on my 02.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad to help - Good luck with your install!

[@Doveproductions73]

Is it easier to do on the 2002 trucks, I think they updated the connectors in 02

[@keithnoneya6730]

As only a few of us know the 99-01 F250/350 didn't come wired for the Heat and Turn/Park indicator in the truck. You have to build two custom wiring harnesses for those two functions to work. Once built it can be installed in the dash between the doors. I've already built a prototype for it and should be installing it this week. I took my turn signals off the funny Grey connector on top of the steering column under the clamshells. I did have to pull ignition key tumbler to get the top clamshell off. I used the LTGRN/WHT & the WHT/LTBLU for turn signals. The Parking light I used the brown wire on the Headlamp Grey connector. Heat power I pulled from the ignition switch BLACK/LTGRN wire. I used a 7.5 amp fuse in line with a power switch with an indicator light to power it. On a side note I chose the BLACK/LTGRN because it's hot only with the key on, that way if I forgot the battery doesn't drain down. Best Wishes n Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks for the info man!!

[@appliancerepairshorts]

Not bad on the solder. I did the same on my 7.3 van. I put 2012 mirror base and 07 mirror ends. Pita , but definitely looks great. Now my van and truck are matching. I was able to get some salvage connections so everything was able to be plugged in

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thinking back, I should have gotten some connectors from a junkyard. It would have made for a cleaner install for sure.

[@monoracional]

I’m about to install mine today. 👍🏽😀💪🏽 thanks for sharing this info.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Have fun with the project!

[@jeffrostunna6785]

Beautiful. Thank you Sir.

[@rickr5716]

Great video. Well done.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thank you sir!

[@ryangaida5693]

so did you just tap into the parking light wire the same way you did the blinkers

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yep!

[@LostInPhilly89]

Thanks for the great walkthrough! I'll be doing this on my 99 7.3 soon. Any idea what the OEM wire gauge is? I want to match it if at all possible.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No, but it's likely 12 or 14

[@chancepint928]

PHENOMENAL VIDEO!! extremely well done! and very thorough! nice to find a video that is understandable and not broken English! for the guys like me that are just now finding this 2 years after it was made just a fyi the color codes on the wires for the truck side are accurate for a 2002 F250. I don't know if you've found a solution for your defroster yet so its not getting power every time the key is in the on position. if not look into ThermaSync defroster controls I bought mine off amazon, controller and wiring kit for less the 90 bucks

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks for the info!!

[@vincentacunto6777]

Your better at solder while reaching around camera gear making sure we have a good view than I am without all the stuff in the way! Great videos!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks Vincent!

[@harrypersaud9422]

Great video sir very informative

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad you liked it

[@artcats310]

hi great job but how do turn off the heated part

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

There's no way to turn it off. You can always run it to a switch if you want it to turn off.

[@marty4645]

Great video, however, what switch turns on the heat in the mirror?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

it does. So far it's been about 3 years and all is still well. Heat works fine.

[@jjj333322221111]

Great video, What gauge wire did you use for the 4 core wire you created and twisted together?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I think it was 14. It was overkill, but I had it laying around.

[@todell7008]

Nice upgrade!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@chrisallen3741]

What did you use for a heated switch on the mirrors

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I just went to switched power. So far so good after 3 years.

[@gerardoreveles3156]

Quick question so the heat is running all the time ? Well when the truck is in operation ?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes, as long as the ignition is on. I found it a bit odd, but my 2003 F-350 has the factory heated mirrors and they are on all the time as well.

[@roysoliz3610]

That doesn't make sense to me that the heat would be constantly on. Don't most work with a timed switch

[@thatpowerstroke305]

Man thanks a lot for the video it helps alot

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No problem, glad it helped 👍

[@kevsautoadventures6003]

Nice work!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!

[@toryd.alldridge3613]

Just curious how to wire in the new control knob now too? Will the old one work or do I need the newer style?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

The old one works no problem.

[@7.3life]

I know this is a old vid but had a question, i put 08 mirrors on my 2000 with the lights id assume the wiring is the same. Haven't run the light wiring yet. What would cause both mirrors not to turn right? Being as driver mirror won't tilt inward and pass wont turn outward? They came with adapters that only have 3 wires for them. This was suppose to be "plug n play". Thanks for any input

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

It has to be that voltage isn't getting to the right pin. You can find a pinout diagram out there on the Google machine. Should help point you in the right direction.

[@JuanNunez-ee1js]

This is so helpful!!!! Any thoughts on puddle lights?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No, but I really like the idea of puddle lights. Probably wouldn't be that hard to do.

[@EricFoss-tr6wg]

Did you have to run a ground wire to passenger side? Awesome videos btw some of the best on KZbin I subscribed

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I did run a ground. I attached it under the driver's side knee bolster where all of the factory dash grounds go

[@zachemerson5101]

Thanks this is going to make install a breeze on my 01 f350

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Cool, glad it helps out!

[@akquicksilver]

Did you install a switch for you mirror heat wires?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I didn't

[@akquicksilver]

@@ProjectTimeGarage We have had a couple frosts already this season here in Soldotna Alaska and I am really digging my heated mirrors!

[@seanw7638]

How do you trun on the heat?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

There's no way to control it. It's on with the ignition. Mine have been on there since November of 2020 and they still work fine.

[@jonmendes5670]

So was there a switch for the heated mirrors?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No, they are on with ignition power from the factory. Also, they don't get very warm. Just enough to melt ice or defrost the glass.

[@matthewogle9567]

@@ProjectTimeGarage How has the heated mirror held up with being on all the time?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@matthewogle9567 So far, so good. We had a very foggy morning last week and they were working.

[@hose_A]

Either my phones spy settings are getting smarter or I don't know what... I messaged someone how to wire these mirrors to my truck with cut wires, (just like yours) last week, today your video pops up. Weird 😶.. but awesome video, thanks for making it.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yup, my phone does that all the time. It's a bit unsettling.

[@travd6653]

What a nightmare lmao.. hope my harness is still there :x

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, it was a bit of a chore, but well worth it in the end.

[@tracybennett882]

Why wouldn't you have put an inline switch to turn the heaters on an off ?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Didn't really see any need. I have a 2003 F350 that I bought new with heated mirrors. They are on all the time. Surprised me, but they are.

[@cjwilliams4508]

What size wire did u use for your 4 extra wires

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

It's some I had laying around from another project. I'm sure it was no bigger than 14.

[@cjwilliams4508]

@@ProjectTimeGarage I got some 16 gauge u think that would be good I just didn’t want to go to small and nice video it will really help me

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@cjwilliams4508 I would use 14 gauge

[@cjwilliams4508]

@@ProjectTimeGarage 10-4 thanks

[@paullutz457]

Wouldn’t it have been easier to tap into the defrost power source for the heat? That essentially when you’d want the heat?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

That makes sense, but on my 2003 F350 with factory heated mirrors, they heat with ignition power, so I just did the same.

[@esentl]

would be nice to have the heat on a switch so its not always on, great job tho I think i am ready to tackle mine

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I actually thought the same thing, but I have an 03 F350 with factory heated mirrors. The wire for the heat is on with the ignition. That's what I went by on this truck. Pretty easy job though. If you have questions, I'll try to provide some assistance. Good luck!!

[@esentl]

@@ProjectTimeGarage awesome stuff appreciate that

[@dizaff1]

What guage wire did you use.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

14 I think. It's been a while.

[@dizaff1]

@@ProjectTimeGarage thank you. Your video was very detailed and informative. Much appreciated.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@dizaff1 thank you

[@Rotordaddy47]

Year and source of newer mirrors?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

2007 King Ranch - Came from my buddy.

[@Christopher-ot8bp]

Hey, just curious if you had the link for these or the store where you got them. I am interested in replacing mine with chrome as well and these are exactly what I am looking for

[@Christopher-ot8bp]

Scratch that, I should've watched til the end. The hunt continues for mirrors

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Lol, yeah they were given to me by a buddy. Here's a tip, the backs come off, you can add the chrome backs to any of them. I have a video recently showing how to replace the lenses. In that video I show how to remove the backs.

[@Christopher-ot8bp]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Wow, I did not know that! Thanks for the info and I will be sure to check it out

[@thatpowerstroke305]

@@Christopher-ot8bp hey man if you still haven't found mirrors, go on ebay or boost auto parts they have 2017 style that retro fit the older still rigs..

[@AceBoy2099]

Sucks p.o. cut the wiring, I took my '05 and put '12 mirrors with power fold and extend on, I had to make adapters to connect to the factory mirror harness then added for the new stuff.... the '12 mirrors have I think it was 10 and 12 wires in them (pass had more). Got it working...but the door switch won't close down, too many wires trying to occupy the same space behind the panel due to the added switches.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Man, I love projects like that. They're aggravating, bit they payoff is so worth it.

[@dustinkm691]

Ur on for that grill brother. Lol

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Sounds good!

[@budgetfix711]

Nice

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks

[@dustinkm691]

Really tho buddy that's amazing that you did. Props to you.

[@GalveySevenThree]

I followed the white with red down and for some reason it turns on my blinker relay but none of my actual lights

[@GalveySevenThree]

Any ideas?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No idea. That's strange.

[@BrazilianStormPRO]

I have no power going to the control mirrors do you know if that’s a fuse for it, if it’s a fuse, where can I find it ? I have a 1999 F350

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

There is a fuse for sure. It runs other circuits besides mirrors. Not sure exactly which fuse it is.

[@ryanjohnson9325]

The right turn is blue/white (there are 2 blue/whites ethier works for rt) (Rewatched this 15 times not once did he say what RT is "unless i just missed it")

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks for the info. Can't remember if I said it or not. Knowing me, I missed it.

[@rockfangd]

I just installed these on our 2006 today. Install was from scratch because truck had no power. I drew up my schematics the best I could. Heated mirrors work, lights work, but something is not right with the power mirrors. One of the contacts fried on the switch. Fuse did not blow, but mirrors do not move. There are 3 wires to each mirror. I am scratching my head bad. I double checked my work and if diagrams are right I dont understand why the switch fried. I had to order the switch, and am going to have to wait for another but do not want to fry another. No idea what could not be right. I will mention I do not recommend wiring the mirror heaters to ignition. The elements will not last long. Max runtime is usually no more than 15 minutes unless it is cold and wet. The elements overheat and burn apart

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks. I can't imagine what would fry the switch unless a considerable load was going across it to ground.

[@rockfangd]

@@ProjectTimeGarage I found out. The wiring diagram was not correct. 06 was 06 only for whatever reason. I have almost everything resolved. For whatever reason Left and Right is reversed on both mirrors. I hate wiring power mirrors. But they work and look great otherwise

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@rockfangd Awesome, glad you resolved it. Enjoy the upgrade!!

[@giuseppe841]

Good video thanks, I like your truck, I also have a Black 2000 F-250 lariat 7.3, Definitely like your trucks name, Project 🇺🇸FREEDOM🇺🇸

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!