Thanks for making these quick how-to videos for people doing these replacements for the first time. It makes the process much less of a headache for those of us who don't have as much experience removing door panels and such.
Just received my replacement mirror for my 2006 Ford Taurus. Followed the steps provided in this video and had everything in order and buttoned-up in no time. HIGHLY recommend both 1A Auto videos and website!
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David 6-2014 This is a helpful video , thanks to 1A Auto . I did find that after I took the door cover off I could access the electrical socket for the mirror and keep the cover out of the way without having to disconnect any other sockets . Saved a little time and possibly a problem given that electrical connections on autos can be difficult to connect and reconnect .
I was so impressed by your product I'm writing a review on this video. I've seen videos from 1A Auto a lot and they for sure helped so I gave them a try when I bought mirrors to upgrade my old ones (that don't have a single scratch on them). I went to a junk yard and he wanted $100 for the pair and I laughed and said I could buy them brand new for $60 and he told his guy to put it back (this one wasn't pick and pull). Anyway, it was $60.95 for a pair of brand new pair of mirrors with power, heated, and puddle lamps options. It came in 2 days I believe so time was very fast. The mirror caps come off the mirror so you can paint them without the risk of breaking them ($7 for color match on Amazon and $11 for clear coat). One thing I wish I knew was that the puddle lamp bulb are replaceable. OEM bulbs are not so that is another plus. I was going to cut it open and put in some LEDs I purchased, but I will not need them. They look like 194s. Very clean, very professional. Would recommend, and would look into other parts from 1A Auto.
Thank you! A lovely little scooter went through my neighborhood, about 2 weeks ago at 9pm, and demolished my driver's side mirror on my 2002 Taurus. Ordered replacement from online (mine had the light/heated mirror) and just finished replacing it myself thanks to this video. (Teaching my daughters DIY and independence :) ) My door has the speakers on the inside panel at mirror height so it was just one added step, but.... replaced and working perfectly!
Watched your video, ordered the two-mirror set from you, it arrived sooner than expected, installation went just as shown. I am now a little better prepared for winter. Thank you.
Thank you! My car has been hit / run twice and I originally just used a bracket to re-secure the mirror but after the second time there was no re-securing it. $60 w/ power shipped is lower than my deductible would have been. Thank you again!
That's how I thought it should be installed. Except I didn't realize the door panel had to come off. Thank you. One question: Can I install a heated mirror if my original mirror was not heated, but powered with a puddle light? Would existing wire harness support a heated mirror in my case?
Dude, you are awesome. I appreciate your effort to post these videos. You have saved me much time and money. My wife is an expert knocking off these outside mirrors.
+Daniel Sommer Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
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UGH I wish I knew about your website earlier, I could have bought the mirror for my Nissan Murano that was discontinued. It looks like you guys still stock it.
@az121985 We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to do this. However on most vehicles you need to remove the door panel and then remove the trim piece (if there is one) that covers the bolts securing the mirror onto the door. Hope this helps you out.
We currently do not have an auto repair video for the 96 Ford Taurus. You may be able to apply some of the basic procedures shown in this video to your vehicle. We do carry replacement side view mirrors for your Taurus on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I've got a 2006 Ford 500 that the light assembly/wiring harness in the passenger side outside mirror burned up when opening the door with the remote. I was able to pry the top of the mirror open to see inside. I got lucky the two wires to the light along with the light assembly were the only things that melted. This also blew the fuse under the dash. The other harness for the mirror assembly was good. I just disconnected the two wires to the burned light assembly, replaced the fuse and everything else worked. It only took about 20 minutes to do the fix.
+marthadoody Any modifications done to the mirrors would void any sort of warranty. The mirrors need to be purchased option for option with what the original mirrors were equipped with to ensure proper fit and function.
How would I change only the glass? I hit a mailbox going pretty slow and everything else seems to be intact but the glass disappeared, any help greatly appreciated!
Here's a link to the replacement mirrors that we carry for the Ford Taurus in this year range. There's a fit list in the description too. We only carry the whole assemble at this time, however they are very affordable. Hope this helps you out, here's a link to them on our website. www.1aauto.com/2003-ford-taurus-side-view-mirrors/y-mo-c/2003-257-23?TH-cam&TH-cam&ATony
You don't have to disconnect all the wires from the door. You can easily just let the door hang while you swap out the mirror. TIP: Make sure you save the nuts!! Most replace mirrors don't come with the nuts to tighten the bolts to the door.
+Emmanuel Caarion We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
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Thanks for making these quick how-to videos for people doing these replacements for the first time. It makes the process much less of a headache for those of us who don't have as much experience removing door panels and such.
Just received my replacement mirror for my 2006 Ford Taurus. Followed the steps provided in this video and had everything in order and buttoned-up in no time.
HIGHLY recommend both 1A Auto videos and website!
Thank you for the positive feedback, we really appreciate it! If you have a minute, drop us a review on our Facebook page to let other people know about your experience with us. Here's a link: facebook.com/1AAuto/reviews/
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Thanks. I bought this part from you, and installed it in about half an hour, and I'm not a mechanic by a long shot. Keep up the good work!
David 6-2014
This is a helpful video , thanks to 1A Auto . I did find that after I took the door cover off I could access the electrical socket for the mirror and keep the cover out of the way without having to disconnect any other sockets . Saved a little time and possibly a problem given that electrical connections on autos can be difficult to connect and reconnect .
I was so impressed by your product I'm writing a review on this video. I've seen videos from 1A Auto a lot and they for sure helped so I gave them a try when I bought mirrors to upgrade my old ones (that don't have a single scratch on them).
I went to a junk yard and he wanted $100 for the pair and I laughed and said I could buy them brand new for $60 and he told his guy to put it back (this one wasn't pick and pull). Anyway, it was $60.95 for a pair of brand new pair of mirrors with power, heated, and puddle lamps options. It came in 2 days I believe so time was very fast. The mirror caps come off the mirror so you can paint them without the risk of breaking them ($7 for color match on Amazon and $11 for clear coat). One thing I wish I knew was that the puddle lamp bulb are replaceable. OEM bulbs are not so that is another plus. I was going to cut it open and put in some LEDs I purchased, but I will not need them. They look like 194s. Very clean, very professional. Would recommend, and would look into other parts from 1A Auto.
Thanks for the review. We're glad you liked the mirrors. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Oh man, you guys freaking rule. Just saved me a ton of money!
Thank you! A lovely little scooter went through my neighborhood, about 2 weeks ago at 9pm, and demolished my driver's side mirror on my 2002 Taurus. Ordered replacement from online (mine had the light/heated mirror) and just finished replacing it myself thanks to this video. (Teaching my daughters DIY and independence :) ) My door has the speakers on the inside panel at mirror height so it was just one added step, but.... replaced and working perfectly!
I am about to tackle the replacement of my mirror with complete confidence - thanks to your very clear video. Thank you ...
Watched your video, ordered the two-mirror set from you, it arrived sooner than expected, installation went just as shown. I am now a little better prepared for winter. Thank you.
+Steve Fentress Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
My car has been hit / run twice and I originally just used a bracket to re-secure the mirror but after the second time there was no re-securing it. $60 w/ power shipped is lower than my deductible would have been. Thank you again!
Thanks! I did my first auto repair with this video. Quick and easy. Great explanation! Cheers!
This is the second time I've used one of your videos. Thanks. You've saved me a ton of money. I love being able to do it myself.
Catherine McGary A little know-how can go a long way. We're glad the video helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Just changed my mirror exactly the way your video shows. Everything went well, thank you.
That's how I thought it should be installed. Except I didn't realize the door panel had to come off. Thank you.
One question: Can I install a heated mirror if my original mirror was not heated, but powered with a puddle light? Would existing wire harness support a heated mirror in my case?
Dude, you are awesome. I appreciate your effort to post these videos. You have saved me much time and money. My wife is an expert knocking off these outside mirrors.
Hello. Very helpful and instructional video. But do you happen to have a video on how to just change the glass on the mirror?
Helped me fix my issue for only $25 dollars dollars and 20 minutes. Great videos!
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Thank you for posting this video. It was perfect. Saved me over $100 from having someone change the mirror. Video couldn’t have been any better.
Thank you for this amazing video. Answered all my questions and saved a bunch of money.
+Daniel Sommer Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Thanks for doing this video, it made it very easy to change the mirror or on my mothers car, and I couldn't believe how fast it took.
@conquer13 You're welcome. Thank you for checking us out online.
Awesome video. Thanks. How do you remove the colored cap from the old mirror?
Thank you for the video!!! I've never worked on a car before. I was able to replace the mirror on my 2005 Ford Taurus.
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Very helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to record and upload it!!
Thanks for sharing.. You tube videos has taught me soooo much! DIY videos are so helpful.... God Bless!
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Thanks for the guide! I really appreciate it. I just did this for a 2002 Ford Taurus, and it worked great.
Just changed my passenger side, everything was pretty much the same. 20 minutes saved me from paying outrageous dealership prices. It was really easy.
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UGH I wish I knew about your website earlier, I could have bought the mirror for my Nissan Murano that was discontinued. It looks like you guys still stock it.
What a really nice video!! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with the rest of us!!
@rainbowlady36 LOL...Glad we could help.We carry a great variety of parts for these cars at 1aauto.com
Mine just came loose while parking in my garage. It didn’t completely fall off. Can it be snapped back in place?
Thanks for this video. I just replaced my mirror and it took me about twenty minutes.
@az121985 We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to do this. However on most vehicles you need to remove the door panel and then remove the trim piece (if there is one) that covers the bolts securing the mirror onto the door. Hope this helps you out.
If parts from the site don't fit, is there a return police?
Thank you very much, I had to replace mine and you made it easy👍👍.
It could be a bad EGR valve. You may want to check it.
thank you very much for posting this video, it was most hepful for my 01' taurus.... thanks again
We currently do not have an auto repair video for the 96 Ford Taurus. You may be able to apply some of the basic procedures shown in this video to your vehicle. We do carry replacement side view mirrors for your Taurus on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I've done this on a '00 Taurus and '01 Sable. Thanks!
+tuxedoman52 Thanks for watching. We're glad to here that this has helped you out. 1aauto.com
Well that was easy - thanks to your help. 76 year old woman and a mechanic who looked at me and decided I couldn't do it myself!! Huh!!
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I've got a 2006 Ford 500 that the light assembly/wiring harness in the passenger side outside mirror burned up when opening the door with the remote. I was able to pry the top of the mirror open to see inside. I got lucky the two wires to the light along with the light assembly were the only things that melted. This also blew the fuse under the dash. The other harness for the mirror assembly was good. I just disconnected the two wires to the burned light assembly, replaced the fuse and everything else worked. It only took about 20 minutes to do the fix.
would these instructions work on my 96 ford taurus side mirror?
Do you have a video on how to replace a broken driver's side mirror on a 1998 Mercury Sable LS?
Thanks for doing this video. Nicely done!
if only we could fix it with the speed of the video!
Can wiring be added or modified to have a mirror with a puddle light when the original mirror did not?
+marthadoody Any modifications done to the mirrors would void any sort of warranty. The mirrors need to be purchased option for option with what the original mirrors were equipped with to ensure proper fit and function.
Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks!
Thanka' I learnt and enjoyed fixing the ride.
Nice. this worked just fine on my '05 Lincoln LS
I was wondering if you could do one of a 2003 Lincoln navigator the side mirror docent work and the turn signal
But how to you change the colored cover on the back of the mirror assembly?
Super helpful, thanks a bunch!
does ford taurus 2000 got the same nut size as 11mm and 6 mm for the side mirrors?
How would I change only the glass? I hit a mailbox going pretty slow and everything else seems to be intact but the glass disappeared, any help greatly appreciated!
Thank you for watching. Unfortunately we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this repair in mind for future videos.
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You can not change just the mirror. You must replace entire unit. Not sold seperate
man i can do this myself, i'm a woman thanx u so much
really nice video!
how much does just one side mirror cost? and is it possible to just buy the mirror itself and not the whole assembly??
Here's a link to the replacement mirrors that we carry for the Ford Taurus in this year range. There's a fit list in the description too. We only carry the whole assemble at this time, however they are very affordable. Hope this helps you out, here's a link to them on our website. www.1aauto.com/2003-ford-taurus-side-view-mirrors/y-mo-c/2003-257-23?TH-cam&TH-cam&ATony
How can the black plastic panel on the replacement mirror be removed so that it may match the car.?
How can i get it for my car color which is gold
You don't have to disconnect all the wires from the door. You can easily just let the door hang while you swap out the mirror. TIP: Make sure you save the nuts!! Most replace mirrors don't come with the nuts to tighten the bolts to the door.
+DoomFinger511 Thank you for checking us out, as well as the advice. This will help other viewers ensure their replacement gets complete! 1aauto.com
How do I just replace the mirror? Do I have to replace the entire unit ?
+Emmanuel Caarion We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
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If it's the mirror housing that has cracked, then you would need a new one.
Can you please tell me what should i have a red color sable LS premium which is having a red driver side mirror who can i color match it?
Big help, thanks!
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great video thankyou
Just changed passenger side mirror now none of Windows work. Help!
You would need to paint it or have an auto body shop paint it for you so that it matches. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
The only thing i cant seem to do is remove that black cap covering the bolt opposite the wing mirror. and he seems to do it so easily.
Thank you!
+Kenneth Bayes No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
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My 2000 Taurus has a speaker there, does this change any of the procedure?
really nice video!