Retrofitted (manual) power folding side mirrors - success!
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No apology needed.... this info will be appreciated by many who want to retrofit. You did a great write up on the radar cruise/PCS mod.
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to clarify, all that is needed to retrofit auto folding mirrors are
the interior switch
the mirrors and
the motors
then just put them together and your done?
the interior switch
the mirrors and
the motors
then just put them together and your done?
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the interior switch
the mirrors with the motors already installed.
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All you need is the new switch, actuator motors, new mirror frames, and connector wires. You could just buy the switch and the whole mirror assembly with everything already there but it’s not cheap. I took a chance and bought the individual parts off eBay... connected them up and everything works! Total cost was $280. Pics of the parts below.
I know I don’t really need this and my money can be better spent on other mods... but I have a base model 2014 GX and there are some convenience things that I miss from my previous car (2011 BMW X5).
Question for folks that have this feature; is it by design that the fold and unfold buttons don’t work when the car is completely off? You have to switch the car on to accessory or above to work? I guess eventually I’ll look into those aftermarket modules to have auto folding mirrors anyways. But next up is park assist!
I know I don’t really need this and my money can be better spent on other mods... but I have a base model 2014 GX and there are some convenience things that I miss from my previous car (2011 BMW X5).
Question for folks that have this feature; is it by design that the fold and unfold buttons don’t work when the car is completely off? You have to switch the car on to accessory or above to work? I guess eventually I’ll look into those aftermarket modules to have auto folding mirrors anyways. But next up is park assist!
Thanks for the help
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Here is a picture of the wire that gets plugged into the small computer from the mirror once the door panel is removed.
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I have a 2011 so the part numbers are different. The part numbers you listed should be the right ones. These are for the power folding but non-camera mirrors. If that's what you want then I think they will work just fine. I use OEMvehicleparts for my parts. They are usually cheapest.
Here is a picture of the wire that gets plugged into the small computer from the mirror once the door panel is removed.
Here is a picture of the wire that gets plugged into the small computer from the mirror once the door panel is removed.
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Is there a part number for the frame part? I have the OBD and actuator on order but do not see a part number for the frame.
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What part number is this? I have non-power fold s on my 2013 and it is not equipped with the power folding ones. I’m assuming this is the mirror frame but need a part number. Thanks.
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Wondering if those frames are actually from parted out powered folding mirrors? I don't see that listed on schematic sites.
I have a couple spare folding motors I purchased off of Aliexpress just for backup in case they fail in future. They are pretty cheap at around $30 each there.
I have a couple spare folding motors I purchased off of Aliexpress just for backup in case they fail in future. They are pretty cheap at around $30 each there.
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Wondering if those frames are actually from parted out powered folding mirrors? I don't see that listed on schematic sites.
I have a couple spare folding motors I purchased off of Aliexpress just for backup in case they fail in future. They are pretty cheap at around $30 each there.
I have a couple spare folding motors I purchased off of Aliexpress just for backup in case they fail in future. They are pretty cheap at around $30 each there.