want STI side view mirrors with markers on my 11' WRX

Bajamedic · 12-21-2012, 10:31 AM

hey guys, i have been posting a lot of questions on this site and its been kinda nice how easy i have gotten the answers... well this one has been diffacult, i have a blue wrx 11' that doesn't have the turn signals in the rear view mirror housing... i wanted to know if A. its an easy unstall/reinstall, B/ if the wiring is already there, like the mirror defrost wiring is, and C. if anyone knows the part numbers. something i really want is those markers on the housing.. i think its pretty slick, thnx yall

-pat

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JSchell1309 · 12-21-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bajamedic

hey guys, i have been posting a lot of questions on this site and its been kinda nice how easy i have gotten the answers...

Posts are nice, but searching is 100% better. Please google before just making new threads. This all has been answered
This post should answer every one of your questions.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1946291

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Originally Posted by Bajamedic

A. its an easy unstall/reinstall

It requires taking the entire assembly apart and putting it back together. If you have any mechanical skill with a car it is not difficult.

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Originally Posted by Bajamedic

B/ if the wiring is already there, like the mirror defrost wiring is,

Nope, all on you to run that.
EDIT: On further investigation to link posted above it looks like '11 WRX may be prewired for this. You may have lucked out.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...4&postcount=24

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Originally Posted by Bajamedic

C. if anyone knows the part numbers. something i really want is those markers on the housing..

Monkiboy on IWSTI.com has a damn good write up and supplies these to everyone. He is on here as well.
Here is his FS ad for powerfolding mirrors. PM him he can help you out with what ever version you want.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2264606

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Bajamedic · 12-21-2012, 04:06 PM

I've heard this ," posting is easy but searching ..." stuff is understandable. But it's kinda hard to search exactly what words woulda got me a conclusion. Thnx for the rad help!!!

Bajamedic · 12-21-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bajamedic

I've heard this ," posting is easy but searching stuff

But. I had a hell of a time looking for what words to use to search. Figured someone woulda led me to the intelligent conclusion. Sorry n thnx

Power6 · 12-21-2012, 06:33 PM

This is pretty simple for the 11-up WRX. You need the signal units, and the mirror covers (need to get them painted though). You can get those parts new from Subaru or you can save a few bucks and pick them up used.

You do have to figure out what you need to do for wiring, from the mirror plug to the signal unit. Monkiboy and I have both brought in a number of the JDM mirrors for members here and elsewhere, commonly they have the signals, the nice thing about buying them from a used set of mirrors is you can get the wiring with the signal units to make it just like stock. I am working on sourcing the connector for that so I can make new harnesses for that. I might have what you need in stock PM me if Monki doesn't have stuff for you.

Molas · 02-08-2013, 07:32 PM

Just did install 2012 WRX now with STI mirrors. Just plug new mirrors and works

Power6 · 02-08-2013, 10:38 PM

^^Yeah there is your other option, buy the whole 11+ STI mirror, if you have 11+ premium or limited WRX its plug and play.

basictheory · 02-10-2013, 03:08 AM

Is there a way to buy the whole STI mirror new?

Power6 · 02-11-2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by basictheory

Is there a way to buy the whole STI mirror new?

Looking at the online parts catalogs it seems like you might not be able to buy the whole thing, but you could piece one together from the individual parts, looks like the minimum you would have to spend with a discount OEM Subaru vendor would be $550 or so. You would still have to have the new mirror covers painted to match.

Best bet if you want the easy install, is to hit EBay and carpart.com and find yourself a set of STI mirrors in your color.

basictheory · 02-11-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Power6

Looking at the online parts catalogs it seems like you might not be able to buy the whole thing, but you could piece one together from the individual parts, looks like the minimum you would have to spend with a discount OEM Subaru vendor would be $550 or so. You would still have to have the new mirror covers painted to match.

Best bet if you want the easy install, is to hit EBay and carpart.com and find yourself a set of STI mirrors in your color.

Thank you. Seems like I'll have to do some searching.

crfnick56 · 02-11-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Power6

^^Yeah there is your other option, buy the whole 11+ STI mirror, if you have 11+ premium or limited WRX its plug and play.

I'm assuming my 2011 base WRX would not have the plugs to make this simple, correct?

Molas · 02-11-2013, 08:16 PM

This is correct plus to paint the covers in pearl white just the paint was $75

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Originally Posted by Power6

Looking at the online parts catalogs it seems like you might not be able to buy the whole thing, but you could piece one together from the individual parts, looks like the minimum you would have to spend with a discount OEM Subaru vendor would be $550 or so. You would still have to have the new mirror covers painted to match.

Best bet if you want the easy install, is to hit EBay and carpart.com and find yourself a set of STI mirrors in your color.

Power6 · 02-11-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by crfnick56

I'm assuming my 2011 base WRX would not have the plugs to make this simple, correct?

This is not too hard, if you use a 08-10 STI mirror it would be plug and play. With a 11-13 STI mirror you could make a 5 min plug swap between mirrors and work as well. You wouldn't have the heating function of the 11-13 mirrors but the signal would work.

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Originally Posted by Molas

This is correct plus to paint the covers in pearl white just the paint was $75

DIY options exist here, you can get the signal units and caps and add them in yourself. Requires disassembly and reassembly of your mirror to add the wiring. I get a lot of mirror parts from importing JDM folding mirrors so I have sets of signals and wires and caps available from time to time. You can't buy the internal signal wiring from Subaru so my sets make it easier many have added the signals that way.

You can paint your own mirror caps too, I have painted a few of them, using matched cans from paintscratch.com, see below those caps were painted in my garage.

Its all a question of where you fall on the "available money vs available time" curve...

basictheory · 02-11-2013, 11:14 PM

@Power6 — Do I just wire the signals into the existing mirror connector on my '11 Limited WRX? Does that connector on my heated WRX mirror have the leads to make it all work?

Buying the caps and signals new from subarugenuineparts.com or from you to make this happen ain't a problem.

If I'm not mistaken these are the part numbers I'd need:
Lamps: 84401AG042, 84401AG052
Covers: 91054AG061, 91054AG071

Edit: I answered my own question. Pulled the door panel off and checked the connectors. The connector on the end of the mirror wires have no leads in terminals 1 and 5, so it's definitely not as simple as inserting new wires from the LEDs and reconnecting.

Power6 · 02-12-2013, 11:55 AM

^^correct sir the wiring in the mirror isn't there. Since Subaru doesn't service all the parts inside the mirror it is not available.

You have a couple options:

Rig it up yourself, you can run wires into the mirror, figure out some generic terminals to hook to the LED units, and then tap the wires on the door side mirror plug. Check this similar DIY for 08-10 WRX for an idea of what to do there.

Get the original wiring and add it (PM me and I can set you up with signals/caps/wires) you can add the signal wiring into your mirror it will be like stock, plug for LED unit on one side, snaps into the mirror plug on the other. You can use my JDM mirror DIY to see how to disassemble the mirrors to add the wiring.

What's nice is all the 11+ WRX have the live signal wires, so you just need to add it to the mirror and it will work.

I really need to make an FAQ for this...

basictheory · 02-13-2013, 02:30 PM

Thanks. I'll figure out what I want to do and hit you up later.

bratte88 · 02-13-2013, 02:40 PM

any thoughts on a 12 BASE model WRX? people only touching upon 11+ limited/premiums

Power6 · 02-13-2013, 08:21 PM

We need someone to confirm the base WRX signal wires are live. If you are willing to take a door panel off and have a volt meter or test light it is easy to do.

08-13 all WRX have the wiring for signal, 08-10 is spotty some have the signal wiring "live" some don't, 11+ we know premium/limited have "live" signal wiring, so base probably does too someone just needs to flip on the flashers and test at the wires in the door at the mirror plug make sure 12v is there.

bratte88 · 02-14-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Power6

We need someone to confirm the base WRX signal wires are live. If you are willing to take a door panel off and have a volt meter or test light it is easy to do.

08-13 all WRX have the wiring for signal, 08-10 is spotty some have the signal wiring "live" some don't, 11+ we know premium/limited have "live" signal wiring, so base probably does too someone just needs to flip on the flashers and test at the wires in the door at the mirror plug make sure 12v is there.

no voltmeter

12-21-2012, 10:31 AM	#1
Bajamedic Scooby Newbie Member#: 233360 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Ramon ca Vehicle: 2003 Baja Obsedian perl/grey	want STI side view mirrors with markers on my 11' WRX hey guys, i have been posting a lot of questions on this site and its been kinda nice how easy i have gotten the answers... well this one has been diffacult, i have a blue wrx 11' that doesn't have the turn signals in the rear view mirror housing... i wanted to know if A. its an easy unstall/reinstall, B/ if the wiring is already there, like the mirror defrost wiring is, and C. if anyone knows the part numbers. something i really want is those markers on the housing.. i think its pretty slick, thnx yall -pat * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-11-2013, 11:14 PM	#14
basictheory Scooby Newbie Member#: 276570 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 door SWP	@Power6 — Do I just wire the signals into the existing mirror connector on my '11 Limited WRX? Does that connector on my heated WRX mirror have the leads to make it all work? Buying the caps and signals new from subarugenuineparts.com or from you to make this happen ain't a problem. If I'm not mistaken these are the part numbers I'd need: Lamps: 84401AG042, 84401AG052 Covers: 91054AG061, 91054AG071 Edit: I answered my own question. Pulled the door panel off and checked the connectors. The connector on the end of the mirror wires have no leads in terminals 1 and 5, so it's definitely not as simple as inserting new wires from the LEDs and reconnecting. Last edited by basictheory; 02-12-2013 at 05:18 AM.

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12-21-2012, 04:06 PM	#3
Bajamedic Scooby Newbie Member#: 233360 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Ramon ca Vehicle: 2003 Baja Obsedian perl/grey	I've heard this ," posting is easy but searching ..." stuff is understandable. But it's kinda hard to search exactly what words woulda got me a conclusion. Thnx for the rad help!!!

12-21-2012, 06:33 PM	#5
Power6 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 72730 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Wayland, MA Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300, 2005 Outback XT	This is pretty simple for the 11-up WRX. You need the signal units, and the mirror covers (need to get them painted though). You can get those parts new from Subaru or you can save a few bucks and pick them up used. You do have to figure out what you need to do for wiring, from the mirror plug to the signal unit. Monkiboy and I have both brought in a number of the JDM mirrors for members here and elsewhere, commonly they have the signals, the nice thing about buying them from a used set of mirrors is you can get the wiring with the signal units to make it just like stock. I am working on sourcing the connector for that so I can make new harnesses for that. I might have what you need in stock PM me if Monki doesn't have stuff for you.

02-08-2013, 07:32 PM	#6
Molas Scooby Newbie Member#: 309163 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT/Poland Vehicle: 2012 WRX Premium/Nav SWP	Just did install 2012 WRX now with STI mirrors. Just plug new mirrors and works

02-08-2013, 10:38 PM	#7
Power6 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 72730 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Wayland, MA Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300, 2005 Outback XT	^^Yeah there is your other option, buy the whole 11+ STI mirror, if you have 11+ premium or limited WRX its plug and play.

02-10-2013, 03:08 AM	#8
basictheory Scooby Newbie Member#: 276570 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 door SWP	Is there a way to buy the whole STI mirror new?

02-12-2013, 11:55 AM	#15
Power6 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 72730 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Wayland, MA Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300, 2005 Outback XT	^^correct sir the wiring in the mirror isn't there. Since Subaru doesn't service all the parts inside the mirror it is not available. You have a couple options: Rig it up yourself, you can run wires into the mirror, figure out some generic terminals to hook to the LED units, and then tap the wires on the door side mirror plug. Check this similar DIY for 08-10 WRX for an idea of what to do there. Get the original wiring and add it (PM me and I can set you up with signals/caps/wires) you can add the signal wiring into your mirror it will be like stock, plug for LED unit on one side, snaps into the mirror plug on the other. You can use my JDM mirror DIY to see how to disassemble the mirrors to add the wiring. What's nice is all the 11+ WRX have the live signal wires, so you just need to add it to the mirror and it will work. I really need to make an FAQ for this...

02-13-2013, 02:30 PM	#16
basictheory Scooby Newbie Member#: 276570 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 door SWP	Thanks. I'll figure out what I want to do and hit you up later.

02-13-2013, 02:40 PM	#17
bratte88 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 325949 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2012 Subaru WRX Satin White Pearl	any thoughts on a 12 BASE model WRX? people only touching upon 11+ limited/premiums

02-13-2013, 08:21 PM	#18
Power6 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 72730 Join Date: Oct 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Wayland, MA Vehicle: 2001 Lexus ES300, 2005 Outback XT	We need someone to confirm the base WRX signal wires are live. If you are willing to take a door panel off and have a volt meter or test light it is easy to do. 08-13 all WRX have the wiring for signal, 08-10 is spotty some have the signal wiring "live" some don't, 11+ we know premium/limited have "live" signal wiring, so base probably does too someone just needs to flip on the flashers and test at the wires in the door at the mirror plug make sure 12v is there.