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Fitting powerfold mirrors
Tried to search for this with no success so apologies if already covered. Is it possible to fit (or have the dealer fit) powerfold mirrors to a D3 S?
13th Aug 2006 11:41 am
Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
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I've been looking into this myself, and I don't think it can be done.
looking at the d3 wiring dig there is a fold back module that is need aswell as the folding mirror assembly.
I will check the what wires and the plug config on my D3 later
13th Aug 2006 12:05 pm
Buckingham
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
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I had my dealer look into this when I bought mine.... the answer came back that it is factory fit only
13th Aug 2006 1:20 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
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To be fair the mirrors don't actually fold in THAT much - they were on my MUST HAVE list when buying but I dropped that requirement when I saw how little they fold inSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
13th Aug 2006 1:44 pm
catweasel
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qzdcg8 wrote:
the mirrors don't actually fold in THAT much
so they dont fold as much as when manually folded or is it the same.
13th Aug 2006 1:50 pm
SN
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I don't believe they can physically fold any more than what you can do manually - the swivel point is too near the body - the depth (front to back) of the mirror casing is such that it fouls against the mount. Now since this is a factory fit option only - the powerfold ones may be manufactured differently and fold further - I don't know the answer to that Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
13th Aug 2006 2:56 pm
LT
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I've found it to be a very useful option, particulary when passing on narrow lanes & parking in car parks. I missed it when I had a "loaner" S for a week.
13th Aug 2006 3:23 pm
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13th Aug 2006 3:25 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
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mine has them and are a godsend around here where i live as locals tend to like damaging them after a few drinks.
Any way with them folded in they don't stick much further out than your wheel arches or door protectors?.
13th Aug 2006 11:28 pm
randalls
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If I am in a normal size parking bay I fold the mirrors....sometimes the extra few inches of gap could save a nasty attack from white van man.... 2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
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....sometimes the extra few inches of gap could save a nasty attack from white van man....
Well I got the "white van man" back the other day with my LHS D3 mirror.
I still came off second best and had to purcashe a complete LHS mirror assembly. No damagee to the van's mirror
Folding would be nice but still would not have saved me on this occasion.
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14th Aug 2006 3:32 am
Dermy
Member Since: 17 May 2006
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I had my local dealer retro fit powerfold mirrors after the vehicle was delivered. They weren't sure whether it was possible to begin with, but they found a way.
Expected them to fold in a little tighter but they seem make all the difference...
Very useful in tight spaces espically going through narrow country lanes.
I just run them into a tree and they fold in!Have a nice day!
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17th Aug 2006 12:05 am
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Jamo - your car must have been built by the same team that assembled mine. I had a PDC at the front, I call it a bumper!! <g>LeighW
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2007 TDV6 HSE 'Silver Lady'. With 'free' privacy glass LOL.
espically going through narrow country lanes.
