Mirror-Matic - Automate your electric folding mirrors
04 September 2016, 08:34 PM
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Another quick Q, where is best to get a 12v supply from on a 95 classic? I'm using the big black/yellow wire near the fusebox, but the mirrors fold during cranking which I assume means I have tapped into a supply that drops out when cranking.
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04 September 2016, 08:41 PM
#482
Pretty much every supply voltage drops when cranking. Other than connecting directly to the battery, you'll find the mirrors twitching when cranking.
Never used to bother me personally as I went straight from 'off' to cranking without pausing so the mirrors never got a chance to fold out until the engine was running
Never used to bother me personally as I went straight from 'off' to cranking without pausing so the mirrors never got a chance to fold out until the engine was running
07 September 2016, 11:47 AM
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07 September 2016, 11:52 AM
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That easy? No mines a blob widetrack uk spec.. was thinking of buying the jdm mirrors though but wanted to see if there is a easier route. As i had a bmw e46 and it just needed programing in.
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07 September 2016, 12:15 PM
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Wired this on as per the instructions, sadly it does not seem to function for me.
Heres how I have it wired in.
Am I doing something wrong?
Heres how I have it wired in.
Am I doing something wrong?
07 September 2016, 12:24 PM
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You're asking questions about this unit and asking someone to fit it for you when you don't even have folding mirrors yet. I suggest you learn to walk before you run. Folding mirrors do not just simply bolt on to a UK car and start working. Do a little research on here using the search function. Get these fitted to your car and get them working first, then look into the auto-folding kit. You'll need to remove the old mirrors which will mean drilling out some of the bolts holding the mirrors to the door, fit the new mirrors, run some new wires to the passenger side door as the loom for UK cars is missing some wires, fit the new door folding mirror switch assembly into the door, fit the JDM door loom and get it all working.
THEN you can look at fitting the auto-folding thingy.
Sounds like your not mechanical so you'll need to pay a decent garage to do this for you I'd think. It won't be cheap to do. You'll be paying £150 for the mirrors, extra for the loom & switch and then a good few hours labour for fitting & wiring. This could cost you £500 if you're paying labour included.
Good luck.
THEN you can look at fitting the auto-folding thingy.
Sounds like your not mechanical so you'll need to pay a decent garage to do this for you I'd think. It won't be cheap to do. You'll be paying £150 for the mirrors, extra for the loom & switch and then a good few hours labour for fitting & wiring. This could cost you £500 if you're paying labour included.
Good luck.
08 September 2016, 08:57 PM
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All connections are fine, all cables are fine, tested with a multimeter in continuity mode.
I actually ran a new cable from the footwell into the door as there is no constant 12v in the door in this car. Can confirm that the live I fed to the door is indeed always constant under all conditions.
Any ideas?
Is there a way to test the module for functionality?
I actually ran a new cable from the footwell into the door as there is no constant 12v in the door in this car. Can confirm that the live I fed to the door is indeed always constant under all conditions.
Any ideas?
Is there a way to test the module for functionality?
08 September 2016, 10:37 PM
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All connections are fine, all cables are fine, tested with a multimeter in continuity mode.
I actually ran a new cable from the footwell into the door as there is no constant 12v in the door in this car. Can confirm that the live I fed to the door is indeed always constant under all conditions.
Any ideas?
Is there a way to test the module for functionality?
I actually ran a new cable from the footwell into the door as there is no constant 12v in the door in this car. Can confirm that the live I fed to the door is indeed always constant under all conditions.
Any ideas?
Is there a way to test the module for functionality?
In answer to your question, I have a test rig here that I test all the units on before they get sent out. If you could return the one you have, I'll test it when I get it back. If there's something wrong with it, I'll refund your postage (around 3 quid). I'll include return address label so you can re-use the jiffy bag.
2 minute job to exchange the unit now that you've done the wiring
09 September 2016, 10:09 AM
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I'll send you another one out in the post tomorrow mate.
In answer to your question, I have a test rig here that I test all the units on before they get sent out. If you could return the one you have, I'll test it when I get it back. If there's something wrong with it, I'll refund your postage (around 3 quid). I'll include return address label so you can re-use the jiffy bag.
2 minute job to exchange the unit now that you've done the wiring
In answer to your question, I have a test rig here that I test all the units on before they get sent out. If you could return the one you have, I'll test it when I get it back. If there's something wrong with it, I'll refund your postage (around 3 quid). I'll include return address label so you can re-use the jiffy bag.
2 minute job to exchange the unit now that you've done the wiring
16 September 2016, 12:02 AM
#501
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You're asking questions about this unit and asking someone to fit it for you when you don't even have folding mirrors yet. I suggest you learn to walk before you run. Folding mirrors do not just simply bolt on to a UK car and start working. Do a little research on here using the search function. Get these fitted to your car and get them working first, then look into the auto-folding kit. You'll need to remove the old mirrors which will mean drilling out some of the bolts holding the mirrors to the door, fit the new mirrors, run some new wires to the passenger side door as the loom for UK cars is missing some wires, fit the new door folding mirror switch assembly into the door, fit the JDM door loom and get it all working.
THEN you can look at fitting the auto-folding thingy.
Sounds like your not mechanical so you'll need to pay a decent garage to do this for you I'd think. It won't be cheap to do. You'll be paying £150 for the mirrors, extra for the loom & switch and then a good few hours labour for fitting & wiring. This could cost you £500 if you're paying labour included.
Good luck.
THEN you can look at fitting the auto-folding thingy.
Sounds like your not mechanical so you'll need to pay a decent garage to do this for you I'd think. It won't be cheap to do. You'll be paying £150 for the mirrors, extra for the loom & switch and then a good few hours labour for fitting & wiring. This could cost you £500 if you're paying labour included.
Good luck.
Learn to walk before i run? Yes i am asking questions lol.
Because just as i can use the search function i can also use the function to question and ask about something I'm unsure about in a thread which is related to what i was looking for.
I did state i was clueless about these things and i private messaged the guy thats selling these to see if it was all i needed. As i had a bmw before without it folding the mirrors in but after programming them in without changing anything else was all that needed doing. Thinking because I had a blob widetrack with the newer interior and similar to a jdm it might be the case.... HENCE saying was wondering if not if there is a easier route than buying jdm mirrors.
thanks for all your info and help that's all I needed to know!
Last edited by nufctoon; 16 September 2016 at 12:05 AM.
16 September 2016, 09:37 AM
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Learn to walk before i run? Yes i am asking questions lol.
Because just as i can use the search function i can also use the function to question and ask about something I'm unsure about in a thread which is related to what i was looking for.
I did state i was clueless about these things and i private messaged the guy thats selling these to see if it was all i needed. As i had a bmw before without it folding the mirrors in but after programming them in without changing anything else was all that needed doing. Thinking because I had a blob widetrack with the newer interior and similar to a jdm it might be the case.... HENCE saying was wondering if not if there is a easier route than buying jdm mirrors.
thanks for all your info and help that's all I needed to know!
Because just as i can use the search function i can also use the function to question and ask about something I'm unsure about in a thread which is related to what i was looking for.
I did state i was clueless about these things and i private messaged the guy thats selling these to see if it was all i needed. As i had a bmw before without it folding the mirrors in but after programming them in without changing anything else was all that needed doing. Thinking because I had a blob widetrack with the newer interior and similar to a jdm it might be the case.... HENCE saying was wondering if not if there is a easier route than buying jdm mirrors.
thanks for all your info and help that's all I needed to know!
