Powerfold mystery? - Page 3

Jakg · 7th March 2017, 18:28

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

My Contemp has them, were they not included with the 'driver intelligence pack'?

No.

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Originally Posted by mileshawk56

did they just fit the whole switch but only connect whatever?

No.

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Originally Posted by mileshawk56

I haven't tried it yet but can you fold the mirrors in without breaking things on Powerfolds?

No.

Thinking you might have the mirrors without the switch is just wishful thinking, sorry.

HarryM1BYT · 7th March 2017, 18:34

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Originally Posted by Jakg

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Originally Posted by mileshawk56

I haven't tried it yet but can you fold the mirrors in without breaking things on Powerfolds?

No.

Actually you can, you just turn them and they click round to the folded position - otherwise they would be damaged by passers-by folding them. Next time you power fold, they will resync, click and work normally.

Dawn · 7th March 2017, 19:51

Wow, this is turning into a real can of worms - the gent I bought it off answered saying it never had them, but I also spoke to the chap who sold it originally, and he swears blind it did. Given the guy I bought it off seems to have meddled with quite a lot I'm now finding, I believe the other chap. Question is, are the actual mirrors still power, and just a different switch pack because he was a tight wad, or has he took them altogether?

BigJohn · 7th March 2017, 20:19

I have cruise and powerfolds on my 75 and use both every time I use the car and miss them on my 260. The cruise allows me to concentrate on the road rather than the speedo and the powerfolds I find invaluable when parking in public carparks. I have got a set of powerfolds to retro fit to the 260 when I find the time but cruise retro fit is beyond me

maxi_crawf · 7th March 2017, 21:00

You don't think there might be confusion between 'powerfolds' as in the whole folding door mirror unit and adjustable mirrors as in the mirror glass in the holder moving?

Dawn · 7th March 2017, 21:19

No, the person who told me it had them is a regular dealer in these cars, he knows them well. I'll have to try and check the back of the switch and the mirrors. See if there's anything left.

Southside · 8th March 2017, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Dawn

I just checked and yes, it says MG Rover Fleet Vehicles too. My car has every option possible, bar the missing powerfolds mystery. So, my old boy was a boss's car? How interesting!!! Thank you!

Possibly, or a press/fleet car. As already stated BX and BU?,I believe, were the prefix for Birmingham Longbridge so any car registered with the factory or sales centre would of had that prefix.

Dawn · 14th May 2017, 12:51

Here's a little update, because I like things to have a happy ending! Was at the Nano meet yesterday, and Jubarelly kindly offered up his powerfold switch to try in my car....and low and behold she DOES have working powerfolds! All she needed was a switch, and luckily a member on here had one for sale, which I've snapped up! I am SO happy !

dbt01 · 14th May 2017, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Dawn

I won't use them, just wondered about it! Same with the cruise - I've had countless cars with it, never used it once!

Depends on where you drive. If you spend a lot of time on motorways and speed restricted roads (motorways count, especially with all the 50mph roadworks, = M1), then I find CC a boon; saves fuel and protects your license!

David

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7th March 2017, 19:51	#23
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Wow, this is turning into a real can of worms - the gent I bought it off answered saying it never had them, but I also spoke to the chap who sold it originally, and he swears blind it did. Given the guy I bought it off seems to have meddled with quite a lot I'm now finding, I believe the other chap. Question is, are the actual mirrors still power, and just a different switch pack because he was a tight wad, or has he took them altogether?

7th March 2017, 20:19	#24
BigJohn Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 609 Thanks: 518 Thanked 162 Times in 104 Posts	I have cruise and powerfolds on my 75 and use both every time I use the car and miss them on my 260. The cruise allows me to concentrate on the road rather than the speedo and the powerfolds I find invaluable when parking in public carparks. I have got a set of powerfolds to retro fit to the 260 when I find the time but cruise retro fit is beyond me

7th March 2017, 21:00	#25
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	You don't think there might be confusion between 'powerfolds' as in the whole folding door mirror unit and adjustable mirrors as in the mirror glass in the holder moving?

7th March 2017, 21:19	#26
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	No, the person who told me it had them is a regular dealer in these cars, he knows them well. I'll have to try and check the back of the switch and the mirrors. See if there's anything left.

14th May 2017, 12:51	#28
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Here's a little update, because I like things to have a happy ending! Was at the Nano meet yesterday, and Jubarelly kindly offered up his powerfold switch to try in my car....and low and behold she DOES have working powerfolds! All she needed was a switch, and luckily a member on here had one for sale, which I've snapped up! I am SO happy !