Ram 2500 Sun Visor Upgrade w/homelink

[JustARam23]

Ok so for those who want to upgrade there visor to add the driver vanity mirror and homelink it's a pretty easy install.

I ordered my visor out of a wrecked truck for 100.00 of ebay.

They can also be found on car-part.com (salvage trucks)

The hardest part is the wiring and even that is pretty simple.

You get power from the over head console. The Sun Visor requires ignition (ACC), ground, and Constant 12v.

Ground is shared between both
Constant is for the vanity mirror
Ignition is for the homelink

There are 2 plugs in the overhead console. The large plug is where you get ignition and ground.

Pink/yellow - ignition
Black - ground

The small plug is where you get constant. The color isn't clear in the picture but it's the wire all the way to the right with the retaining clip facing upwards.

I cut the sheathing off the wire and used the hook and loop method. But scotch locks should work just the same.

I cut the factory connector off and wired in a set of JST connectors I picked up on Amazon. And wrapped it in cloth harness tape.

Visor Colors
Black - ground
Blue - constant
White - ignition

Amazon.com

This way it gave me a male and female connection so I could remove the mirror if needed.

I also attached an install video from infotainment which should help anyone interested.

Have questions or interested in doing this yourself please feel free to reach out.

 

[PSM2021]

Hi JaR23,
This is a great write-up! Did you take down the infotainment video link. Is it the video using their harness and OEM visor?

 

[JustARam23]

I didn't take down the video link, I actually made my own harness, they didn't offer there harness when I did the write up.

 

[PSM2021]

I didn't take down the video link, I actually made my own harness, they didn't offer there harness when I did the write up.

Thanks for the reply. I decided to go the Infotainment premade harness route. I paid a bunch more for the visor (as there were plenty on e-Bay), but it was truly a plug and play effort after fishing the harness.

 

[JustARam23]

Thanks for the reply. I decided to go the Infotainment premade harness route. I paid a bunch more for the visor (as there were plenty on e-Bay), but it was truly a plug and play effort after fishing the harness.

No worries I understand, after installed mine for a brief time they actually offered just the harness. Which actually wasn't a pas deal. They just charge an arm and a leg for there products

 

[proby50]

This is a fantastic posting. I did have issues getting the Homelink to connect to the opener. I kept researching until I found the solution.
this is tricky; had issues with many other cars but this is how I get it to work and i have it working on all my cars now:

1) Clear the codes as instructed (holding down both buttons as noted above)
2) (this is key) take a working remote (even if rolling code) and one a button while, holding down the homelink key you want to use. You should get the rapid blinking on homelink
3) Now go to the unit and press the learning button and the homelink button you want to program until you get it synched.

Note: step two is key but not in any instructions, its like priming homelink; step 3 may take 3 to 6 tries after step two is completed.

Also note, there's at least two types of rolling codes so use the exact remote that matches the opener you want to activate.

Thank you socalifk7 for posting the solution!

 

[Giattjos]

Anyone know where you can get just the harness for the visors?

 

[Giattjos]

Ok so for those who want to upgrade there visor to add the driver vanity mirror and homelink it's a pretty easy install.

I ordered my visor out of a wrecked truck for 100.00 of ebay.

They can also be found on car-part.com (salvage trucks)

The hardest part is the wiring and even that is pretty simple.

You get power from the over head console. The Sun Visor requires ignition (ACC), ground, and Constant 12v.

Ground is shared between both
Constant is for the vanity mirror
Ignition is for the homelink

There are 2 plugs in the overhead console. The large plug is where you get ignition and ground.

Pink/yellow - ignition
Black - ground

The small plug is where you get constant. The color isn't clear in the picture but it's the wire all the way to the right with the retaining clip facing upwards.

I cut the sheathing off the wire and used the hook and loop method. But scotch locks should work just the same.

I cut the factory connector off and wired in a set of JST connectors I picked up on Amazon. And wrapped it in cloth harness tape.

Visor Colors
Black - ground
Blue - constant
White - ignition

Amazon.com

This way it gave me a male and female connection so I could remove the mirror if needed.

I also attached an install video from infotainment which should help anyone interested.

Have questions or interested in doing this yourself please feel free to reach out.

What gauge wire did you use? Did it work with no issues?

 

[Feet of lead]

Wouldn't it be nice if someone would come up with a smart phone app that would allow the user to take a picture of the connector and that would give you the manufacturer and model number? I am still searching for the proper 3 pin connector for these sun visors.

 

[irishwake63]

does it activate garage door without the key? if it does its an easy way to gain entry into your home

 

[Feet of lead]

does it activate garage door without the key? if it does its an easy way to gain entry into your home

The garage door opener is wired to the ignition so there must be a key fob present to activate the ignition. The vanity lights are wired to the bat+ so they will function without a key.

 

[irishwake63]

The garage door opener is wired to the ignition so there must be a key fob present to activate the ignition. The vanity lights are wired to the bat+ so they will function without a key.

in my 22 Bighorn the visor garage door opener works without the key

 

[bripae]

Does anyone know if the sun visor is the same for 1500 v 3500? I see plenty on eBay for 1500, but no listings for 3500 - appreciate any help anyone can offer - thanks!

 

[HSKR R/T]

Does anyone know if the sun visor is the same for 1500 v 3500? I see plenty on eBay for 1500, but no listings for 3500 - appreciate any help anyone can offer - thanks!

If you have a HD RAM, then you will have better unknown HDrams.com this forum is for the 5th gen 1500s

 

[Infotainment]

Does anyone know if the sun visor is the same for 1500 v 3500? I see plenty on eBay for 1500, but no listings for 3500 - appreciate any help anyone can offer - thanks!

They're different (Different part numbers) and the HD version are worth more the DT versions. More info click here.

 

[CoryT]

Wouldn't it be nice if someone would come up with a smart phone app that would allow the user to take a picture of the connector and that would give you the manufacturer and model number? I am still searching for the proper 3 pin connector for these sun visors.

Did you ever find the 3-pin connector? Looking for it myself.

 

[Infotainment]

Did you ever find the 3-pin connector? Looking for it myself.

Its an Aptiv connector. Part Number 12047781.