How to add power mirrors/windows

[rfuerst911sc]

Hey guys , my 2001 GMC diesel dually is an LS option truck . I guess it is one step above the work truck . Anyway it has manual mirrors and windows . It is an extended cab so only the front windows roll up/down .

After towing the 5th wheel camper I am thinking power mirrors would be a nice upgrade . Having power windows would be nice also but not as necessary as the mirrors .

So what's the best way to do this ? I am assuming finding a similar year truck being parted out is the way to go ? Anyone know if an additional harness or harnesses are needed ? Is there any ECU coding needed ?

[masraum]

I don't know for sure, but I suspect a 2001 would not require ECU programming. I'm guessing that if you can get the wiring/motors/etc... that you'll have all that you need.

I would guess that some of the wiring may be there, and you just need to figure out where the pigtails are.

Good luck, some amenities are really great to have.

[porsche tech]

My 2001 VW Passat had power windows and seats with memory…so it had a control unit.

[cabmandone]

I think I'd take the interior door panel off and see if there's a harness in there. If so, you should be golden. If no, ya got work to do, or you just go manual extension and call it a day. I've driven my F250 with the mirrors extended all the way out without towing. Make em' like a Ronco... just set em' and forget em.

OOPS! I misunderstood what you wanted to be power! You've got old school manually adjusting mirrors. THE HORROR

I'm looking through some diesel sites to see if anyone has a good writeup.

Yikes! I don't know if this will apply to yours but here's a thread
https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/adding-oem-power-mirrors-windows-to-base-model.242242/

[herr_oberst]

"...makes you look lower-middle class?"

[911 Rod]

Sounds like a project from hell.
I'd buy a new truck

[cabmandone]

Does Kong have tow mirrors installed? I don't really mess with my mirror settings once I've got them set whether towing or not. But I have the tow mirrors that have one large mirror and a spotter mirror below.

My dad's Silverado had the weeny mirrors that I replaced with true towing mirrors. Made a huge difference.

[fastfredracing]

[QUOTE=cabmandone;12452183] just go manual extension and call it a day. I've driven my F250 with the mirrors extended all the way out without towing. Make em' like a Ronco... just set em' and forget em.



I also have manual tow mirrors on my dually and they have never been " in "
Once they are set, no need to move them , and a huge field of vision .
Im guessing adding power windows will be somewhat of a project .While, I bet the harnes is there, I would think there will be differences in the fuse block and BCM coding involved .

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by cabmandone

Does Kong have tow mirrors installed? I don't really mess with my mirror settings once I've got them set whether towing or not. But I have the tow mirrors that have one large mirror and a spotter mirror below.

My dad's Silverado had the weeny mirrors that I replaced with true towing mirrors. Made a huge difference.

Yes I installed the manual tow mirrors a few years back . Mine are like yours , large mirror on top and the spotter mirror on the bottom . To be honest I have never extended them so I should start there . Thanks

[cabmandone]

No problem. Now give me something else to spend your money on.

[dad911]

I’ve seen universal power window kits, but have not installed.

I have done a few heated seats. Not fun but not hard. Learned what a hog ring is.

As to towing, I added a push button on the dash to turn on backup camera, it’s nice to check on the hitch while driving.

Instead of electric mirrors, I see Amazon sells a 4 camera system for $200 and lane change cameras.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by cabmandone

No problem. Now give me something else to spend your money on.

You're killing me ! 😆

[Baz]

Replace your manual window regulators with power regulators. Then you just need to run a couple switches to the dash somewhere - or the armrest(?)

I did this to mine 3 years ago.

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