Coronach
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- Columbus, OH
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2020 Explorer XLT
So, I have an XLT with the manual mirror. Two of the items that I miss from the Limited package are the Homelink and the automatic mirror. Neither one was a deal breaker, obviously, but it occurred to me today that I can replace the stock mirror with a Gentex mirror that is auto and has Homelink built in. While researching that, I came across the Ford OEM mirror, and it is listed for, like $600. What the heck? Then I noticed that it has a video feed, and I became even more confused, seeing as how there is a touchscreen for the rearview camera.
In any event, here are my questions:
1. If I have the base mirror, will there be a wiring harness under the cover on the windshield for me to plug a powered mirror into?
2. Assuming there is not, would I need access to switched and constant power, or just switched?
3. What video does the OEM powered mirror show? A repeat of the touchscreen reverse camera, or something else? I know that some (all?) of the Limiteds have 360* cameras, is the touch screen showing that and the rearview mirror just showing the backup camera?
4. I do have a travel trailer that is prewired for a back-up camera. Would it be possible to set up a OEM Ford or Gentex mirror with video to display the video from the backup camera?
Thanks,
Mike
In any event, here are my questions:
1. If I have the base mirror, will there be a wiring harness under the cover on the windshield for me to plug a powered mirror into?
2. Assuming there is not, would I need access to switched and constant power, or just switched?
3. What video does the OEM powered mirror show? A repeat of the touchscreen reverse camera, or something else? I know that some (all?) of the Limiteds have 360* cameras, is the touch screen showing that and the rearview mirror just showing the backup camera?
4. I do have a travel trailer that is prewired for a back-up camera. Would it be possible to set up a OEM Ford or Gentex mirror with video to display the video from the backup camera?
Thanks,
Mike