Autodimming Rear Mirror

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  1. ak_cowboy

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    I'm finally getting around to wiring up my rear mirror, but hit a snag.... I need a wiring diagram for a 2003 F150 (that's where I got mine from) there are 3 wires going to the mirror and Idk how to hook them up
    If someone could tell me how to get the fuse box out also, I'd appreciate it
     
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    Here's the wires and tag for my mirror.
    Black: Ground
    White/Blue: Power
    Black/Pink: Reverse

    Just need to find an ignition hot wire under the headliner...

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    Reverse light wire can be found in drivers kick panel. it will be the same color as your reverse wire. Is there anything in the headliner besides the map/dome lights??
     
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    I got those lights and The sensor for my autolamps and compass, my voltmeter is too big for that plug though.
    My maps have one but its hot all the time...
    I'll probably just run up from the fuse box, any clue how to take that out?
     
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    fusebox is easy. remove the kick panel & remove the lower trim it attaches to. then there are 3 bolts, 2 on top of the fuse, 1 on the bottom. then it comes off giving you about 10-12" of extra space.
     
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    Alright, got the box out... now which one of those 500 wires should I tap? This wiring bs.is not my favorite.
     
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    Black/green coming out of the fuse is hot with ignition.
    Got it wired and put together. It dims, not sure how good the sensors are though...
    Also hooked my puddle lamps into my domes

    Sent from your moms house
     
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    glad to hear you got it all done bro. i was down sick yesterday so i forgot to check back in. :waytogo:
     
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    Being sick is no excuse for not checking in.I checked in during my flue.The woman made you soft man,What happened,lol.
     

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