I'm trying to install a AutoLamp mirror from a 2001 Explorer into my 2001 Ranger XLT. Is it possible to have the autolamps work or just the autodimming? If so how do you wire it?

Thanks
- Dave

First off,

Welcome to RPS Dave.

Something that will make your stay here go a lot easier and will help you in the long run is searching for information. See instructions below:

http://66.98.178.95/rangerpowersports.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=802041

RPS used to have the wiring diagram but has lost it between the moves and server crashes.

But keep searching often and it may end up here since there are already two posts below yours asking the same question.

Speaking of ending up here. . .

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Oh man...I just did this mod a couple of months ago. It's awesome!! Autodimming/Autolamp mirror was an option for every model except Limited, which was standard, and XL, which was not available. Anyways...I don't know if the wiring colors changed but here it is...

First, remove the old mirror. In order to remove the old mirror, insert a flathead screwdriver at the bottom of the mirror and put up. The mirror will slide out. To install the new mirror, just slide it in.

Then, if you're going to the junkyard and get the mirror, be sure to get the mirror and the wiring harness. Get as much wires from the mirror as possible because you'll need it. You'll might need extra wires because I needed more wires so I could tap the wires onto the overhead console harness.

Next, in order to get to the wiring harness in the overhead console, you need to take the console down so you'll have access to the wires. If you have a sunroof, open it then pull the plastic molding right behind the console. After pulling that out, go to the front of the console and yank that thing down.

If you don't have sunroof, open the garage door opener compartment door and unscrew the two screws then go to the front of the console and yank it down.

Alrighty...and the fun stuff begins, I tapped the Power (Light Green/Yellow) and the Ignition (Red/Yellow) from the mirror to the Power wire (Gray/Yellow) in the overhead console. I haven't grounded anything yet so now, I had to tap the Ground (Black) wire from the overhead console to the Ground (Black) wire from the mirror and voila! You've got AUTODIMMING mirror.

Good luck. This is a very simple mod and should take you about 30 minutes to do. It's well worth it. Again...good luck!!!
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And for AutoLamp...


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Originally posted by RiverRat
The W/P can be found at the relay module or the Remote Anti-Theft Module (RAP) Try splicing into that the white/purple at the relay box.
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Just try to find the white/purple wire under the dash, near the e-brake lever. You'll see a loom of wires and just dig in and find it. The hardest part is to put in the wiretap. Good luck!!

One note about autolamp. Since I didn't wire it to the headlight switch, your switch will be defective when the mirror turns the lights on. In order to control the lights in the dark, such as turning on the parking lights, you have to turn autolamp off then switch on the parking lights. Also, when you're at a junkyard, try to find a mirror that is from a '94-'96. That's the one that looks square-ish and have a few buttons and a slider instead of the newer ones with only a slider control. Good luck!!

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17437&highlight=dim+mirror

And this one:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84968&highlight=dim+mirror

I'll try and confirm that those instructions are correct this weekend if I get a chance to take apart my truck.