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Electric Folding Mirrors
- Thread starter alexhall
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Andy said:
On my wifes 120D you have to lock then hold the lock button down and they will fold and when you unlock they automatically unfold. When you engage reverse the kerb side mirror dips down so you can see you wheel.
I want to retrofit this to my Z4 coupe. just need to find the mirror, switch and module. Anyone know any good places to get them cheap? only found the module on ebay.
Never seen a pair of RHD electric mirrors for sale anywhere. Try the dealers but expect eye watering prices as it's complete mirrors,
i just bought a pair of electric folding mirrors from a fellow forum member (thank you Richard!) but i'm a little confused right now: i have the mirrors, a module to allow them to fold with the key, the door switch should come in soon, the connector behind the glovebox, but do i need anything else now? cause i can't seem to figure out where that connector goes into...
ps: Alexhall if you could mail me the pictures and instructions i would be really grateful
ps: Alexhall if you could mail me the pictures and instructions i would be really grateful
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So this is a jolly old thread...!!
I've always wanted folding mirrors. When I bought the roadster, this and PDC were the only things missing. Condition, mileage, colour etc were all perfect.
So, as with any car nut, I'm making my Roadster my own with a few additions... Folding mirrors being one. I have the mirrors (intend on swapping my pristine Interlagos covers for the likely scratched black ones), the module and door switches have been ordered from BMMiniParts.
Next stage is to test whether my car is wired appropriately for the folding function, as there seems to be some confusion as to whether they are wired for folding as standard, but not autodimming. If not, I'll be heading to Peter mentioned above - I have spoken to him and it's an easy job if not.
I'll do the promised write up as don't think Alex is about these days, coupled with costs, pictures, views etc.
Cheers.
I've always wanted folding mirrors. When I bought the roadster, this and PDC were the only things missing. Condition, mileage, colour etc were all perfect.
So, as with any car nut, I'm making my Roadster my own with a few additions... Folding mirrors being one. I have the mirrors (intend on swapping my pristine Interlagos covers for the likely scratched black ones), the module and door switches have been ordered from BMMiniParts.
Next stage is to test whether my car is wired appropriately for the folding function, as there seems to be some confusion as to whether they are wired for folding as standard, but not autodimming. If not, I'll be heading to Peter mentioned above - I have spoken to him and it's an easy job if not.
I'll do the promised write up as don't think Alex is about these days, coupled with costs, pictures, views etc.
Cheers.
my guess looking through NCSexpert is that you will need to code the car to activate the folding mirrors.
SPIEGELABKLAPPEN_GM OUTSIDE MIRROR FOLDING IN (GENERAL MODULE)
nicht_aktiv not active
aktiv active
SPIEGELHEIZUNG_VERBAUT_GM OUTSIDE MIRROR HEATING INSTALLED (GENERAL MODULE)
nicht_aktiv not active
aktiv active
SPIEGELABKLAPPEN_GM OUTSIDE MIRROR FOLDING IN (GENERAL MODULE)
nicht_aktiv not active
aktiv active
SPIEGELHEIZUNG_VERBAUT_GM OUTSIDE MIRROR HEATING INSTALLED (GENERAL MODULE)
nicht_aktiv not active
aktiv active
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mac27040 said:
Quite possibly - the time and cost of the job by Peter mentioned in this thread will be inclusive of this.
Jonny, I'll let you know mate!
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rob davey said:
I agree with Alex but for a different reason
On a narrow street you fold mirrors and muppets get closer
Don't fold and they give you more room and don't twat car
recently fitted a pair.......
Please bear in mind my car is a late 2003 car.
The passenger door loom and window switch remained as was, original.
The module was fitted up behind the fuse board into the existing connecctor. This is all behind the glovebox door which you need to remove to gain access.
The drivers side door wiring loom needs to be changed. You need the one from the donor car because there are additional wires in that loom going to the new window/mirror switch. The switch with the button for the fold function.
I found that when comparing my original loom to the replacement one, the replacement loom had the two wires for the window motor in different pin locations on the multiplug that connects in the door shut. The two wires are easy to identify and compare as they are the only two "fat" wires..
Lastly, disconnect the battery so you don't throw an unnecessary airbag light!
That's it... Good luck.
Please bear in mind my car is a late 2003 car.
The passenger door loom and window switch remained as was, original.
The module was fitted up behind the fuse board into the existing connecctor. This is all behind the glovebox door which you need to remove to gain access.
The drivers side door wiring loom needs to be changed. You need the one from the donor car because there are additional wires in that loom going to the new window/mirror switch. The switch with the button for the fold function.
I found that when comparing my original loom to the replacement one, the replacement loom had the two wires for the window motor in different pin locations on the multiplug that connects in the door shut. The two wires are easy to identify and compare as they are the only two "fat" wires..
Lastly, disconnect the battery so you don't throw an unnecessary airbag light!
That's it... Good luck.
JINGLE said:Hagasan said:
Thanks
Fingers crossed I'll get to the bottom of it very soon
I'd imagine the door are pretty much the same. All the cars have the same kit really. Locking, speakers, windows and mirrors etc. I'd start by looking for the module plug behind the fuse box. It's the same type as the one on the drivers window switch. ie one of those 90 degree locking lever type..
Does anyone have any more updates, I've collected parts now and looking to understand the wiring on my 2006.5 model. I have a spare passengers loom from a pre facelift folding mirror car. Hopefully the same for driver soon, or I will have to mod the loom?
Could do with a wiring diagram which I can't find.
Does the later car have the main loom wired, ie connector for the module behind G/B is in place?
Could do with a wiring diagram which I can't find.
Does the later car have the main loom wired, ie connector for the module behind G/B is in place?