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Powerfold mirrors on S spec
Folks
I've done a search, and didn't see anything so I'll ask the question.
The S spec doesn't have the powerfold mirrors as standard, and I found it handy in tight carparks to have them on my TD5. Is the mirror itself the same unit as the powerfold one, but with the control relay/switch not fitted (plus relevant ECU needing to be enabled)
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17th Jan 2006 2:59 pm
grommet
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: Northern California
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I think you'll find it an expensive retrofit due to part costs, but I was told all the mirror variants use the same wiring harness. I have not confirmed it. (We don't get power folding mirrors in North America on either Disco 3 or Range Rover Sport.) I don't think there is much "intelligence" in the power folding feature, since it's operated manually.
17th Jan 2006 4:56 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
This is a key feature for me due to the narrowness of my drive down the side of the house. I don't mind if its just manual - I had that on my old 806 - whereas the C8 is quite nice, they fold open on ignition and close on remote door locking!Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
17th Jan 2006 7:39 pm
espri
Member Since: 07 Nov 2005
Location: Tyrol, Austria
Posts: 387
qzdcg8 wrote:
the C8 is quite nice, they fold open on ignition and close on remote door locking!
That - plus manual control, to move them while the engine is running -sounds like the perfect solution to me. Can it be programmed that way on the D3?
Eric
17th Jan 2006 10:38 pm
grommet
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: Northern California
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espri wrote:
Can it be programmed that way on the D3?
No. It's manually operated via switch only.
I have a narrow space in a two car garage where the additional few inches would also help... but, alas, it wasn't meant to be for wide North America.
So, anyone want to post the part prices?
18th Jan 2006 12:38 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Can these things be retro fitted? I may have to forego a factory fitted set to get an S before 1st March - the dealer wasn't sure they could be.Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
22nd Jan 2006 10:48 pm
Peter C
Member Since: 12 Dec 2006
Location: Moraga, CA
Posts: 14
If anyone knows for sure that the wiring harness in the USA market cars is the same as the UK or other countries' wiringharnesses, that would be very good information to know. Why? I have been trying to get someone to tell me how to purchase power folding mirrors that I could then install on my USA 2006 LR3 HSE, as I have a narrow garage to put the vehicle in. I could of course push in the driver's side manually but would like at least to have the passenger side power fold. I emailed a UK dealer a week ago but still no answer from them. Any ideas or information out there?2006 HSE, Rimini Red, Heavy-Duty package (locking rear differential and full size spare), Luxury Package (Cold Climate package, Cooler Box with Adaptive front-Lighting)
Did anyone find out about this, because I too would be very interested if power folding mirrors could be retrofitted.
Thanks for your replies!
Best regards,
Kai
4th Jan 2007 3:30 pm
Buckingham
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 957
When I bought mine I asked the dealer and they said it was not possible to retro fit.....
4th Jan 2007 5:26 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
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I'm sure it is possible - IIRC some one on this site had his dealer do it for him. I suppose it just depends on whether your dealer can be bothered and how much it costs.1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
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The electrical harness in the door is different for powerfold and non powerfold derivatives.
Also if you could get hold of the correct harness and powerfold mirror units, the vehicle would then have to have the necesary software downloaded. So that it knows that powerfold mirrors are fitted.Arctic Frost RR Sport. TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Tow pack, PTI, Privacy Glass, Tasmods, Mudflaps & a RRSport umbrella in the boot.
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