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5th gen power folds.

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5th gen power folds.

Post by newkid » Sun Oct 08, 2017 1:23 pm

I know you need the mirrors and switch. Is there any kind of relay like in the 4th gen?

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:06 pm

I'm not too sure. Have you sold the power folding mirrors and do the fold smoothly?
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Post by newkid » Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:33 pm

They did. I best check as it's been ages. Not sold as of yet but do have someone interested.

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:40 pm

newkid wrote:They did. I best check as it's been ages. Not sold as of yet but do have someone interested.
No problem. In also interested if others aren't.
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Post by nitin_s1 » Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:53 pm

As far as I know they have a relay too.

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Post by newkid » Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:44 am

rattymcclelland. Passenger one by any chance?

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:59 am

Yep
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Post by newkid » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:51 pm

That’s the good one :lol: other one isn’t so good now.

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Post by Scott560 » Mon Oct 09, 2017 3:03 pm

There is a single relay needed for both mirrors. I still have the directional switch with fold momentary push switch if anyone needs it (along with an original one aswell)

I'm not sure of the relays original location, as i wired mine in separately under the dash with a separate switch (leaving the heated mirror switch where it is).

the mechanisms can be rebuilt but its a very very fiddly process (especially the spring loaded slip ring - wear goggles!). I can't imagine why they would stick, almost certainly something broken inside by the sounds of it.

If anyone is thinking of retro fitting folding mirrors to a lude that didn't come with it, Don't bother - its a royal pain in the arse.
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Post by nitin_s1 » Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:14 pm

Scott560 wrote:I'm not sure of the relays original location,
As far as I know it's behind the door card. :idea:

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