MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hey guys, new to this forum... I have an 09 MKX and I need to fix the driver side mirror. Been looking around online and from all the pictures I can see, it looks like the later 2014 mirrors will fit on the older models. Vehicle doors themselves and mirror placement on them doesn't appear to have changed at all. The only thing I'm uncertain about is whether the harness connection is different. My particular model has the puddle lamps, heated mirrors, memory, and power position controls. I want to add blind spot mirrors when I upgrade. Looking at part numbers CT4Z-17682-DAPTM & CT4Z-17683-DAPTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) I added blind spot mirrors to my 09 MKX. (They actually came out with it in late 09 model). It's simple, just change the glass (pops right out). Heres a link the one for the passenger's side http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OEM-LH-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-GLASS-2009-2011-FORD-EDGE-2009-2010-LINCOLN-MKX-/281559373222?fits=Year%3A2009%7CMake%3ALincoln%7CModel%3AMKX&hash=item418e3f15a6%3Ag%3A-mwAAOSweW5VTtXM&_trkparms=pageci%253A932a95da-38e0-11e6-9886-74dbd180eedc%257Cparentrq%253A7ad770d71550a6a4a6adc597fffc6c58%257Ciid%253A19 Do a search on Ebay for "2009 lincoln mkx mirror". Be certain to read the specs carefully for the drivers side. I got glass for puddle lamps, heated, auto memory adjust and auto tint. I paid the just over a hundred for the drivers. To pop out the old glass, push the inside of the mirror in with your fingers. If you look behind the glass through gap and you will see a plastic piece on the back of the glass snaps onto another plastic piece on the motor. Put a large flat head screwdriver in between and unsnap the clips. The new glass just snaps back on, push until you hear a pop. Edited June 23, 2016 by enigma-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for the reply man! I looked at all that stuff. I got the part numbers for my year on standby but I want to know if the late 2011-2014 style will fit because I like the way they look a little better. Little more streamlined... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Can't say, never read where anyone has ever tried it. My initial guess is there's a difference, but I really don't know for certain. Too expensive to expirment with. (Close to $400 ea.) When you look up 2012, 13, 14 etc. mirrors, none list 09 as being comparable. Even the 08 isn't shown as compatible with the 09. Slap on a chrome cover, make it look spiffy. Edited June 23, 2016 by enigma-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 The harness connections look the same in all of the pictures I can see on eBay and the doors didn't change at all. Just don't know how the pins line up in the harness but I think I can get em to work. My original mirrors are chrome covered. I thought I might go with the black paint to match ones this time. Wanna tone down the chrome a little... She's getting black wheels eventually too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 The newer style also had an option of LED turn signal indicators, might want to consider them also, though you'll have to figure out the wiring for them. There was a member who wanted to do the opposite (install the older larger mirrors on his 2013 MKX), they bolted on fine but he got BLIS error, which I think is irrelevant in your case since you don't have BLIS nor do the replacement mirrors you need. Link to the thread: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/14312-2013-mkx-mirror-size-vs-2011/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I'm gonna give it a shot I think. The ones I want do not have the turn signals or the Blind Spot Indication System. Before I order, I'll take my mirror off and do one more comparison on that harness connection but I think if the mirrors I buy have the same power options my current mirrors have (which they do), I should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 Keep us updated with the results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I like the larger older mirrors. Much easier to see and use. Speaking of liking 08-10 sruff beyter than the 11-14 stuff- I thought the 11-14 dashboard looked terrible compared to the 08-10 models. Im takling about the top of the dash and the portion that shades the gauges. I was shocked at how cheap the 11-14s looked. We had a 10 and a 12 parked side by side and the 12 dash was just terrible in comparison. Oddly shaped, cheap looking materials ,and its so huge and in your face that it stands out evem more. Anyways back to your mirror discussion. Sorry for the hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 I will hopefully be able to post an update in a few weeks with the results. I have a vacation coming up and I just scheduled some more work on the truck so money's tight for a bit. I just saw a 2011-2014 Edge with the newer style mirrors out in the parking lot on my way to lunch today. The actual mirror part doesn't even really look much smaller to me than the older style aside from it having the blind spot mirror in the corner which is what I want. Looks like they just positioned the glass down further in the newer style housing. The newer style mirror assembly almost looks like a larger version of the Taurus mirror to me. So if this works out, I'll be trading the larger, chrome clad almost mini-truck style mirrors in for some nice sleek black streamlined mirrors. Taking a cue from the Europeans I guess. Real autobahn stuff here fellas!!! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 The more I think about this, the more excited I get actually... Might just have to put the dang truck stuff off another month so I can buy these stupid mirrors!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 The more I think about this, the more excited I get actually... Might just have to put the dang truck stuff off another month so I can buy these stupid mirrors!!!How about adding a rear view camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 That's actually on the list for later on down the road when I get my SCT Livewire. You think all my ideas suck man... I get it. That's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Not at all, overall I'm interested in where your going on your 09, but modifying the exhast is just not my thng. Don't know about completely changing the mirrors, I changed my glass to add the blind spot. Backup camera seemed like a practical mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 It does sound practical. I'll try to order a new style mirror in the next couple weeks. I'll post a follow up with some details and some pics when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Just ordered a 2011-2014 driver side mirror from Tasca. It should be here next week. I'll let ya'll know how it shakes down and post some pics when it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Any plans to hook up the turn signal light? That would be a nice enhancement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 No sir. Just replacing what I already have with the newer style housing. Only thing different on the new one is the shape and the blind spot mirror. New one is paint to match instead of chrome cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Figured I'd roll the dice on the pigtails lining up right in the connector. The connector looks the same but I was hoping if the powered stuff is the same between the old one and the new one, I may get lucky and the pins might match up. So I didn't want to gamble on any gadgets I don't already have. I'm pretty sure the mirrors with BLIS have turn signals on the front. I don't know if turn signals come on mirrors that don't have BLIS, but either way, I don't have BLIS or turn signals in my current mirrors so my assumption is that the wires won't line up in the connector. At least this way I know everything's there on both sides, so if I have to butt splice or rebuild the pigtail or something, so be it. It'd be nice if it was plug and play but I'm not betting on it. We shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWRBB Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 If the connectors are the same but are pinned differently, you can typically disassemble the connector and re-pin it as needed, no cutting needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yes, that's what the plan is if needed. Looks like the mirror should arrive Thursday. Will provide an update ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Want pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted July 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Oh you're getting pics.... Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Success!! The new 2011-2014 mirror was delivered about 5 minutes ago. Got it bolted onto my 2009 and it plugged right in no problem. Everything works great. Ordering the passenger side mirror in a couple minutes. When that comes in, I'll get the mirror caps painted to match the car and we'll be in business. I'll post some pics of today's mock-up in a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKiloXrayOhNiner Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Size comparison... New one with blind spot mirror, old without. Original mirror... New mirror... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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