Extra wires on powerfolds

smudge.g · 23rd May 2020, 07:49

Hi,
Yesterday, i eventually got round to swapping my mirrors for the powerfolds off the scrapper. All quite simple to change (upgraded the speakers and tweeters to harmon Kardon whilst in there) but i did notice that the powerfolds have an extra small plug beside the larger one. I know that the larger plug includes the orange wires for the folding motor so why the other small plug, one red wire and one black?? (sorry no photo) Thanks for reading.

stocktake · 23rd May 2020, 08:22

The smaller two pin plug on the mirrors IS for the powerfold.

marinabrian · 23rd May 2020, 08:42

Gary, the door looms need to be changed for the ones that were originally fitted with powerfolds, and if the cross car loom isn't present, only the drivers door mirror will fold.

One of the least useful modifications, apart from fitting seat belt bolt covers

Brian

Mike Noc · 23rd May 2020, 08:45

At least they are neat when folded - unlike the BMW ones that look like some Yobbo has had a go at wrenching them off and left them at an awkward angle pointing upwards.

steve-45 · 23rd May 2020, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

fitting seat belt bolt covers

Brian

Mmmmmmmmmm....... seat belt bolt covers .....

smudge.g · 23rd May 2020, 18:25

Thanks for the replies guys but I'm sure the powerfolds operated when i applied 12v to the orange/orange black wires. Didnt even notice the other 2 wires at the time (few months ago) I have the door looms from the scrapper, will take a look at those soon.

I did wonder whether the other plug might have been for mirror heaters??

23rd May 2020, 07:49	#1
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Extra wires on powerfolds Hi, Yesterday, i eventually got round to swapping my mirrors for the powerfolds off the scrapper. All quite simple to change (upgraded the speakers and tweeters to harmon Kardon whilst in there) but i did notice that the powerfolds have an extra small plug beside the larger one. I know that the larger plug includes the orange wires for the folding motor so why the other small plug, one red wire and one black?? (sorry no photo) Thanks for reading. __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

23rd May 2020, 08:22	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	The smaller two pin plug on the mirrors IS for the powerfold. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

23rd May 2020, 18:25	#6
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Thanks for the replies guys but I'm sure the powerfolds operated when i applied 12v to the orange/orange black wires. Didnt even notice the other 2 wires at the time (few months ago) I have the door looms from the scrapper, will take a look at those soon. I did wonder whether the other plug might have been for mirror heaters?? __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

23rd May 2020, 08:42	#3
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Gary, the door looms need to be changed for the ones that were originally fitted with powerfolds, and if the cross car loom isn't present, only the drivers door mirror will fold. One of the least useful modifications, apart from fitting seat belt bolt covers Brian

23rd May 2020, 08:45	#4
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	At least they are neat when folded - unlike the BMW ones that look like some Yobbo has had a go at wrenching them off and left them at an awkward angle pointing upwards.