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SKYWRITER
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picked up my new d3 xs 2 weeks ago and went straight on holiday only to find the mirrors did not fold when ignition was off should this model have this feature as standard AUDI S4 4.2 V8 panda multijet, vespa et4, eccles opal,
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DG
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I didn't think they closed automatically with the ignition off ...I thought you had to use the mirror adjustment knob 
EDIT:
2008Handbook wrote:With the rotary knob in the central position,
push it down to fold the mirrors. Push it down
again to unfold the mirrors.
If the mirrors are accidentally knocked out of
position (i.e. with one mirror folded and the
other in the normal position), press the switch
again to re-synchronise them.
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| Mon Aug 25 2008 12:54pm |
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MacLeod 313
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Location: East Sussex
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its manually operated on HSE spec, press the adjustment knob downwards.  . Wont do it auto when you turn off the D3 PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Mon Aug 25 2008 12:56pm |
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blue meanie
Joined: 04 Aug 2005
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I'm sure someone a while back was looking into a retrofit capability to do it automatically but I've no idea if it came to anything? it is a useful feature though and appears to be pretty much standard on FL2's one day we'll all know, until then just pretend we do....
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| Mon Aug 25 2008 1:00pm |
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MacLeod 313
Joined: 18 Apr 2008
Location: East Sussex
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I'd guess if the FL2 has it then only a module operates it, and if the HSE has it maybe a retrofit is possible. The guy for that is Wiggs, the D3 guinnepig. He does it, step by step pics, forum members copy  PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Mon Aug 25 2008 1:03pm |
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crews control
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
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My disco's in for a service and the stealer has given me a new FL2. It's ok, the inside looks sort of familiar, but it just fails to give me that permagrin. It's difficult to work out why. However, one good bit is the mirrors fold in when I lock it. Now I want this on my D3! I realise that many will think this is just a bit of frivolous bling but think about it - when you're parked in traffic (especially on tight roads in London) you have to power fold the mirrors in before getting out, but you often can't see behind to safely open the drivers door with the mirrors folded in. Catch 22.
There must be an LR module off the FL2 that makes the magic happen? It' would be great to see if it's a possible retrofit. Before I start to research, has anyone tried it? Paul
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 12:43am |
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MacLeod 313
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I do agree, its the only problem I have found in ownership. Having to get out once mirrors are in, dicey really as its so blind PERMANENTLY IN THE SITE NAUGHTY CORNER
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 8:56am |
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ridgeback_moor
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It should be really easy to do, if you know where to find the mirror fold back module (and I don't as it's not fitted to mine). When the blue and black wire on pin 2 of the fold module is earthed, the mirrors fold in, so use a relay to do this when the ignition is off. ie power the coil of the relay from a 12v socket supply (only on with IGN), then splice a wire onto the blue and black wire and connect that to ground via the relay 'normally closed' (ie connected when off) switch. Hope I've not confused too many people with that
Edit - Just added a simple diagram to the gallery which may help. D3 TDV6 S 2005 - TorqTune, Privacy Glass, Remote FBH, 19" HSE Alloys, Boot liner, retrofit F&R PDC, RAI
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simonsi
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Cheers
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 10:52am |
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ridgeback_moor
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Can anyone help with the location of the mirror fold module? I suppose it doesn't matter if it's not easy to get at, as long as you can trace the blue and black wire somewhere along it's path between the door mirror switch and module. D3 TDV6 S 2005 - TorqTune, Privacy Glass, Remote FBH, 19" HSE Alloys, Boot liner, retrofit F&R PDC, RAI
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 11:04am |
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al cope
Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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glad mine don't do this, as when I've the towing mirrors on, if the door mirrors folded in, it would put a nice dent in my door panel from the towing moor attachment.
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 11:24am |
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Valleyforge
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SKYWRITER wrote:picked up my new d3 xs 2 weeks ago and went straight on holiday only to find the mirrors did not fold when ignition was off should this model have this feature as standard
Why ? I liked my D2, but my D3's better ....
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 12:06pm |
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crews control
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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Thanks for that ridgeback - I'll have a look.
Paul
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 12:32pm |
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simonsi
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al cope wrote:glad mine don't do this, as when I've the towing mirrors on, if the door mirrors folded in, it would put a nice dent in my door panel from the towing moor attachment.
Al
 What an image that conjurs up!!! Cheers
Simon
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 12:49pm |
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wiggs
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ridgeback_moor wrote:Can anyone help with the location of the mirror fold module? I suppose it doesn't matter if it's not easy to get at, as long as you can trace the blue and black wire somewhere along it's path between the door mirror switch and module.
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