Great video and explanation. I just got this mirror and was trying to figure out the best approach. I'll definitely be tapping into the lights above.

Great video! The labeling for the wires was super helpful. I only had 2 PosiTaps (love 'em) in the right size, so I just tied both power wires into the ignition circuit. The Maverick seems to turn this on as soon as you open the door, even without a key, so it seems like it will work just fine.

I just installed this mirror with your help so thanks! It was like $18 with $19 shipping lol. Still a good deal.

Excellent- I have been reading how to do this, and waiting for a KZfaq- the TTaps are something I am getting now

Thank you, you made the install a breeze after watching this. Came out great!!

Perfect tutorial. Thank you.

Somebody might find this comment helpful. To be clear I only blame myself for this mistake and I find my mistake kind of funny. I saw your wiring “diagram” on screen for the wiring harness 1:17 going to the map lights and thought it would be the perfect place to wire my radar detector into. I used the wire you had marked as “ignition” (purple wire) thinking that it would just turn on with the ignition and off when it turned off. It worked perfectly when I wired it and put everything back together. That night I went for a drive and my radar detector would not turn on. I found it weird but figured I’d try the next day when it was daylight out. To my surprise the next day it worked perfectly again. And again, that night it stopped working. I assume this is the wire that is used to control the auto dimming feature on the mirror which totally makes sense. So one night I went out with my phone when my radar wouldn’t turn on, held my flashlight up to the ambient light sensor on the dash and voila! My radar detector turned on! Turns out the purple wire only gives 12v when the light sensor detects ambient light!! I chuckled to myself and left it as is until I find another wire to tap into. Great video though! Thanks for posting it :)

I found my 6" GARMIN GPS fits PERFECTLY into the sunglass holder. I just need to tap that purp wire for key on power. !

thanks for the video! Cute kids! :)

"Boys can you come inside with me because Dad..." lol heard that so many times when I was small

You're amazing. Thank you for the mod. If you ever figure out if I can add power mirrors to my '22 hybrid maverick XL, I'll be over the moon!

Worked great and I also got the $20, including delivery, Kia mirror. Amazing!

Good video, thanks. Unfortunately Kia has now discontinued this P/N. I ordered and paid for one and 3 days later they cancelled the order saying the Part had been discontinued.

Would homelink still work if you tap into ignition on power? I don’t want homelink working without key on.

Excellent video. Thank you for doing this. My mirror is on order. You make the comment about the Copilot 360 camera but isn’t it true that all XLTs have the camera module even if they don’t have the feature? I’ve seen references on the club site that say you can enable the Copilot feature with for scan. thank you.

FYI my Kia mirror kit came with t-taps and the spade plugs. Their cable was too long so I used my own spade plug but did use their taps.

Thank you for posting this video. My post is rather late as I used the instructions to install my Kia mirror about 6 months ago. With the 12+ live on the homelink all the time, did you find any excessive draw on your battery when the vehicle was off? I'm concerned about killing the battery with the homelink always active in the truck.

When you tuck in mirror’s quick connect under the trim, it does not rattle there ?

How did you calibrate the compass ? Is it in the installation instructions? Didn't want to but it and have a C on the mirror all the time. Thank you

Thank you so much for this. Just for connection clarification: Ground: Ford Interior Lighting Harness Black/Blue=Black Left Homelink Harness 12V Constant (Homelink): Ford Interior Lighting Harness Yellow=Black Middle Homelink Harness 12V Intermittent (Compass/Auto Dimming): Ford Interior Lighting Harness Purple=Black w/ White Stripe Homelink Harness Did you snip the wires from the Interior Lighting harness and the Home link harness to use the two into one T tap you have linked in your description? Did you cap off the extra wires or leave them in the harness connector? I'm thinking I will get these T-Taps instead so I only have to snip the wires from the Homelink harness. Low Voltage Wire splice connectors - Pack of 12 Quick Solderless T Tap Connector 1 Pin,Rock Solid Connector for 24-20 AWG Cable for Vehicle/audio/video/Lighting and Automotive Uses Is there enough room for those to be tucked away? Thanks again. Really handy.

Do the homelink buttons light up at night with the lights on...and dim?

Did you use the three way two pin or the three way one pin units please?

Got it installed, my only real problem was, for some reason the light connector was short trying to hook it back up. I got it but couldn't figure out why it was shorter going back. Also the compass never came on. Garage door works fine. Don't really need compass anyway. May go back in and figure out why.

Can you add a dash cam to the same wires with the home link mirror?

Wouldn't you want your Homelink to be inactive when not keyed up? I am thinking for security purposes, if I leave my vehicle in the driveway and someone breaks into it, it would not want to allow them access to my garage.

What that sticky stuff is is, FRICTION TAPE. 100 years ago when man first discovered electricity friction tape was developed to act as an electrical tape. Unlike the PVC electrical tape of today, friction tape has no adhesive it is just a little sticky to stick to itself. This is what our great great grandads used. I am amazed it is still around but I guess for whatever reason, Ford finds it necessary to use it here & there. !

Where did you buy the mirror and how much was it?

Which dash cam are you using?

Link to where to purchase home link mirror?

I tried this with 2 Gentex mirrors on my Maverick Lariat and it worked great in the daytime, but as soon as light hit it at night the compass went spaz and the mirror did not auto dim. It worked fine at night if there were no lights shining on it. Turning on the dome lights made glitch as well. I'm not sure but I think the purple wire is variable voltage connected the BCM. Has anyone else had this problem with this installation? Update: I connected the mirrors' power and accessory power to a direct 12v power source and it worked perfectly. With that said, many of these come with and installation cord that is long enough to go to your fuse block. Use it and a couple of fuse taps. Problem solved.

I’m guessing you had issues with this since the purple wire is not consistent 12v. It’s on the dash dimmer.

Where can I get the ttaps?

Detail: it seems if door is opened for a long time, then even always on 12v shuts off.