Junkyard Find - AutoLamp Explorer Mirror

[jowens1126]

Found this really nice looking Explorer Mirror today. Not bad for $10.00






Should be pretty simple to tie it in to the headlight harness. Then I will have automatic Headlights and Auto Dimming Mirror!

Only thing better than this would be to find one with a back up camera screen built into it.

I have to get the relays and wiring supplies to install it tomorrow.
:)

[jowens1126]

Found a Cherry Expedition Steering wheel and column to match my interior. In Fantastic Shape. Gotta go pull it tommorow.

[jowens1126]

Steve83,

Where does 294 (W/LB) go to from the main Headlight Switch?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/6...adlights92.jpg

[Steve83]

Instead of posting a fullsize image (which gets resized so it's illegible), just edit the linked thumb (which can be enlarged in a new window) into your post above. Look in the logic table - it says how to test W/LB, which is the revised circuit 19 LB/R.

Originally Posted by jowens1126

Should be pretty simple to tie it in to the headlight harness.

How many wires does it have? Did you note the year of the donor? It will take at least 2 30A relays as shown in the "Common..." pane of this diagram:



I assume that your mirror contains the sensor/amplifier in addition to the controls, which are separate in that diagram. But I suspect the wire colors will be nearly the same.

[jowens1126]

I found this link to a writeup on how to wire it into an explorer for guidance.

Should be fairly straight forward to tap into the circuit.
http://www.ranger-forums.com/interio...adlights-7112/

[jowens1126]

Also 14 BR just says to Exterior lamps. Is this parking lamps?

[JKossarides]

Nice auto lamp mirror, post a pic when you get it installed.....

[jowens1126]

Thanks, Im trying to work out the wiring diagram now.

[miesk5]

Originally Posted by jowens1126

Also 14 BR just says to Exterior lamps. Is this parking lamps?

yo J,
Yes, Brown; and for other lamps
Multi-Function Switch (MFS) Wiring Diagram in 92-96 Bronco & F 150; for lighting only, turn signals, head lights, hazards, etc.

Source: by seijirou
and Brown
shown in Multi-Function Switch (MFS) Wiring Diagram in 92-95 Bronco & F Series
Source: by Steve83 http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/831135

[jowens1126]

I spent the morning at the JY today. Made some good finds.
My temp is reading way off on the OHC, so I scored a new Thermometer.
[IMG][/IMG]

I also pulled the mostly complete wiring harness for the mirror.
[IMG][/IMG]

Also picked up a Headlight switch and pigtail to play with.
[IMG][/IMG]

[jowens1126]

Edit

[GetBent4x4]

Originally Posted by Steve83

Instead of posting a fullsize image (which gets resized so it's illegible), just edit the linked thumb (which can be enlarged in a new window) into your post above.

Then I can't see the image on my phone.

[jowens1126]

So I pulled apart the front end to check on my temperature sender for the OHC.

Looks Different from the one I got out of the explorer.

Bronco
[IMG][/IMG]

Explorer
[IMG][/IMG]

The connectors have been reversed.
The part that was male in the bronco, is female in the Explorer.
Wiring should be the same though.
[IMG][/IMG]

[Steve83]

Originally Posted by GetBent4x4

Then I can't see the image on my phone.

Your phone doesn't show thumbnail images? Or it doesn't show images that are also links? Or your phone won't let you click on links & see the images? If any of those, get a new phone.

If not, I suggest the phone gets itself a new owner.

Originally Posted by jowens1126

...my temperature sender for the OHC.
Looks Different from the one I got out of the explorer.

Right, and it IS different. I've tried about 20 of the pointed sensors with ~10 Bronco OHCs, and I've never found them to work together. But after swapping the Ex module into the B OHC shell...

.

[jowens1126]

Yea my OHC computer is out of an explorer, thats why I figured I would change the sensor as well.

One thing that didnt change is, the passenger OHC lamp doesnt work. Didnt work on the old one either. Maybe theres a wire that took a screw somewhere. I dunno if the lamp wires go to the OHC computer, or if that wire goes straight to the Dome light lead.
Ill have to study the diagrams.

Edit: After a few days with the Explorer sensor installed, my temps are within 1 degree of my reference thermometer. About Time!


Steve,
Am I on the right track with my Mirror wiring? Im going to try to de-pin the HL connector and wire them to the pins instead of cutting and splicing.

[Steve83]

If the module has soft LAMP buttons, the module controls them, and it's common for that part of the module to burn out. Read all the captions in the OHC album.

Your pic is too small & blurry for me to read. I keep my monitor at fairly high res, and since your diagram isn't linked , I didn't bother trying to type the URL & look for a larger version. But...




Your diagram shows Wh/Pk being a ground-switched circuit, which doesn't seem right to me, but you haven't said what YEAR the donor was, so I can't look it up. As I said originally: I think all you need is the "Common..." section of the diagram I posted.

[jowens1126]

I think it was a 99 Explorer.
So the back of the mirror has a 6 pin connector.
They are: (Numbering is arbitrary, but left to right looking at the back of the mirror)
Pin 1 - Not Used
Pin 2 - Auto Lamp Signal - To Relay Trigger
Pin 3 - Reverse Sensing Wire - Dont know where to splice this one
Pin 4 - Ground - Splice to 57 (BLK) in OHC
Pin 5 - Courtesy Lamp - Splice to 53 (BLK/LB) in OHC
Pin 6 - Hot in Run - Splice to 296 (W/P) in OHC

Will One 30 Amp Relay Supply Enough Power to Run Both Headlights and Parking Light? Or Do I need a separate relay for each?

Mirror Connector
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/9.../wp_000495.jpg

[IMG][/IMG]

[jowens1126]

What about this for a revised Relay Schematic?

[jowens1126]

Revised Mirror Wiring Diagram Using Bronco Mirror Connector

[IMG][/IMG]

[jowens1126]

Revised Relay/HL Switch Diagram
I think this is right now. Sorry you cant see it very good, damn TurboCad.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/9...-diagram-3.jpg
[IMG][/IMG]