which heated mirror switch?
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=98097
Printed Date: September 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Topic: which heated mirror switch?
Posted By: firefighter11
Subject: which heated mirror switch?
Date Posted: October 18, 2007 at 10:41 PM
Hey guys, i'm just learning about switches and i'd like to know which kind of switch would be best for my application? I'll be installing heated mirrors on my truck in the next few weeks and i need to know what switch will do what i want... I have a car starter on my truck so.... i'd like the heated mirrors to come on when the truck starts up in the morning if i leave the switch on position after i turn the truck off the night before. But i'd like to be able to shut them off anytime i'd like...I'll be adding a timer circuit so it SHOULD turn off after 7 minutes or so... now do i need a SPST? or DPDT? Momentary on? Please Help! i found some at delcity.net (https://www.delcity.net/delcity/documents/catalog/9_switches.pdf ) page 21 I kinda like the 7600042 model Would it work for me??
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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: October 19, 2007 at 9:16 AM
I would connect the mirrors to an aux out from the remote start. Then you have total control.... on, and off. The issue will be weather or not they will need/want a latched or pulsed trigger. What type of R/S is installed in the truck? -------------
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 19, 2007 at 6:56 PM
It's a Polarstart (model PS-3125SH)
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 20, 2007 at 1:28 PM
Following switches would fit the bill from appearance and ease of installation, also at least 10amp rating so no relays needed from switch. 7600100 series 7600500 " 75100000 " 75200000 " All of the above SPST
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 20, 2007 at 7:50 PM
So if i take one of the above swtches (with at least a 10A rating) and run them to a Timer circuit then to the mirrors everything should be fine without a relay? I plan on tapping into the cig lighter circuit... is that a good idea? i was looking at getting a switch that matches the rest of them, just so everything looks OEM.. would any SPST switch work?
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 20, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 21, 2007 at 2:23 AM
Yes, but check the amp rating on both heated mirrors, although cig lighter should be 15amp., I would run it from ign. circuit not acc although it doesn't matter which before the fuses, ie from 2nd ign wire if vehicle has one, then fuse it. If you go for a latching timer relay, you only need a momentary switch and use 12v LED illumination after relay. Which switch you use I've no idea because beauty is in the eye of the beholder  Actually this is KPierson's ballpark.
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 22, 2007 at 9:14 PM
Well that last website i posted for the switches is just too complicated to order from... Would it be possible to use a swtich from an older Toyota? I have a Fog light switch here that was from my 98 Accord.. would that work?
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 23, 2007 at 2:48 AM
Yes but, use a relay for safety because we don't know the switche's current rating.
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 23, 2007 at 11:38 AM
would i be able to run the lights on the switch with the 555 timer circuit? that way the light on the switch would turn off when the timer runs out? Can anyone draw a half decent diagram of the setup? i would really appreciate it since i am not good at this kinda stuff...
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 29, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Hey guys i was wondering if this would work? 
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 29, 2007 at 11:14 AM
Some of the timer circuits contain an output relay giving about 5-10amps. If your heated mirrors draw less than this you wont need the sec ond relay. If you decide to keep the relay your wiring layout is correct
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 29, 2007 at 11:22 AM
Thanks everyone! i've just e-mailed the company to find out how much these heating elements draw. I've got one more question but its about the timer circuit....i'll start another thread.
Posted By: firefighter11
Date Posted: October 29, 2007 at 11:46 AM
well i got a response lol check this out... Dear Mr. XXXXXXXX, The amps on the 3801 are 12v. Please contact a Speedy Glass in your area for the cost and part number 3801. Sincerely, Brenda Simmons Customer Service/Sales Burco, Inc.
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