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My 2006 european edition RHD second generation IS250 is equipped with auto-folding mirrors but does not allow for folding the mirrors once ignition is turned off. This is because the switch is wired via the ACC +12v supply going to the mirror motor.
Power folding mirror motors regardless of brand all work in similar way. They have two wires going to the motor. It folds and unfolds based on the polarity of the power supplied to it. The internal switch that folds the mirror basically flips the ACC +12v and ground around going to the 2 wires of the mirror motor. I initially did some testing and was able to operate the mirrors independently using +12v
I was going to build my own polarity switching relay circuit but then came across these readily available "Intelligent Universal Auto-Folding Mirror Systems". They sell on the famous bay auction site for as little as £5 from chinese sellers. I purchased mine for £6.49 as that was the cheapest seller that had UK/EU stock which came in a few days. £5 one would have taken 20-30 days to arrive from china which wasn't a great option for the price difference. The price of buying components and prject box etc and making my own unit would have cost me more than £6.49. This system is universal and works on the same principal. As long as it's wired correctly, I had no doubt it would work.
The internal mirror fold switch still works just like normal. The module is marketed as being a intelligent folding system. This is because if you fold your mirrors using the internal switch and then turn off the car, the system will not do anything when you lock or unlock the car. It's because lets say you parked in a really tight spot where you had to fold your mirrors with the switch, and then if the system just unfolded it when you unlocked it, that would be a disaster. So the system doesn't operate if you fold the mirror with the switch before turning ignition off. If you leave mirrors normally unfolded and turn off ignition then system operates normally.
The system works great. Below is my video demo showing the end result. I will write-up a installation guide in the coming days for anyone who is interested.
Hey buddy it's been a long time!You have the car wraped blue now?Its nice.Where did you buy this device.I like it too!
I removed the previous wrap that i had on for 5+ years and now car is painted Ultrasonic Blue. The module for auto-folding mirror kit is readily available on ebay from many different sellers. The one I purchased is this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312781000585
You can buy it from many different sellers. I think there are two different variations manufactured by two different companies. But the one I bought looks like the following pics. My install guide when it's written up will be based on this module and so the colours will match this module
I removed the previous wrap that i had on for 5+ years and now car is painted Ultrasonic Blue. The module for auto-folding mirror kit is readily available on ebay from many different sellers. The one I purchased is this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312781000585
You can buy it from many different sellers. I think there are two different variations manufactured by two different companies. But the one I bought looks like the following pics. My install guide when it's written up will be based on this module and so the colours will match this module
It said the listing has ended. Do you have another link that sell the same version?
It said the listing has ended. Do you have another link that sell the same version?
Seeing as you are in Thailand, you are probably better of purchasing it from a seller in china. It's cheaper at £5.51. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113932952502
Thanks Ahmed!
There was a similar thing being sold via a user on the Australian Lexus forums a few years ago, but he's no longer around. Have just ordered this kit and am looking forward to installing it in my IS F.
11-07-19, 03:58 AM
DIY Auto-Folding Mirrors for £6.49 (GBP)
