Powerfold vs Normal Switchpack

Jakg · 29th July 2011, 16:14

Thought you guys might find this useful...

Powerfold is always on the left

Dismantled (note the fact that the inside button holder is common between both, both have a hole for the powerfold button)

Button membrane (notice - exactly the same)

Top side of the PCB (notice the powerfold has the extra LED for the button) - uber hi res

Bottom side of the PCB (notice the extra relay, and the few resistors below) - uber hi res

Interestingly they look very similar... wondering if it's possible to "convert" the PCB's?

Typhoon190 · 29th July 2011, 16:32

I'm pretty sure BigRuss looked into this, and the cost of parts and time to convert one wasn't really worth it.

Falcon Flyer · 31st July 2011, 22:19

I have converted one of these and between Messenger and myself were going to setup a small production line if there is sufficient demand. Costs should be less than £25 (with your old switchpack in part-ex)

The costs are 90% labour as it took me quite a while to do a neat job. Maybe with practice I will be quicker and the price will fall.

I used the small button from the rear window isolation switch for the powerfold function. It even lights up!

Photos will follow.

donnylad · 2nd August 2011, 19:37

interested in this and awaiting pics. do the wing mirrors have all the bits fitted to them aswell or is it new mirrors needed too?

suzublu · 2nd August 2011, 19:39

You need powerfold mirrors,not cheap

Robson Rover Repair · 2nd August 2011, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon Flyer

I have converted one of these and between Messenger and myself were going to setup a small production line if there is sufficient demand. Costs should be less than £25 (with your old switchpack in part-ex)

The costs are 90% labour as it took me quite a while to do a neat job. Maybe with practice I will be quicker and the price will fall.

I used the small button from the rear window isolation switch for the powerfold function. It even lights up!

Photos will follow.

I think this is an excellent idea, I myself would have one done gladly for the chance of finding powerfolds in the future!

Starman · 10th August 2011, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falcon Flyer

I have converted one of these and between Messenger and myself were going to setup a small production line if there is sufficient demand. Costs should be less than £25 (with your old switchpack in part-ex)

The costs are 90% labour as it took me quite a while to do a neat job. Maybe with practice I will be quicker and the price will fall.

I used the small button from the rear window isolation switch for the powerfold function. It even lights up!

Photos will follow.

Oooh just seen this

Seeing as I just got me some powerfold bullets this sounds excellent Falcon.

Can't wait to see the results.

Regards. Steve.

Falcon Flyer · 10th August 2011, 20:19

Sounds like there may be sufficient interest then!

I'll get some photos on this week!

lowey · 27th August 2011, 21:42

Any more news on this? Im very interested after just purchasing a set of powerfolds,but I only have front electric window switch pack does this matter?

29th July 2011, 16:14	#1
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Powerfold vs Normal Switchpack Thought you guys might find this useful... Powerfold is always on the left Dismantled (note the fact that the inside button holder is common between both, both have a hole for the powerfold button) Button membrane (notice - exactly the same) Top side of the PCB (notice the powerfold has the extra LED for the button) - uber hi res Bottom side of the PCB (notice the extra relay, and the few resistors below) - uber hi res Interestingly they look very similar... wondering if it's possible to "convert" the PCB's?

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Falcon Flyer Gets stuck in R75 CDTi Auto Conn SE Mk1 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire Posts: 665 Thanks: 190 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	Sounds like there may be sufficient interest then! I'll get some photos on this week! __________________ The only 75 with a non-factory fitted, factory fitted sunroof!!!!

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29th July 2011, 16:32	#2
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,704 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	I'm pretty sure BigRuss looked into this, and the cost of parts and time to convert one wasn't really worth it.

31st July 2011, 22:19	#3
Falcon Flyer Gets stuck in R75 CDTi Auto Conn SE Mk1 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Crowthorne, Berkshire Posts: 665 Thanks: 190 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	I have converted one of these and between Messenger and myself were going to setup a small production line if there is sufficient demand. Costs should be less than £25 (with your old switchpack in part-ex) The costs are 90% labour as it took me quite a while to do a neat job. Maybe with practice I will be quicker and the price will fall. I used the small button from the rear window isolation switch for the powerfold function. It even lights up! Photos will follow.

2nd August 2011, 19:37	#4
donnylad Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Doncaster Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	interested in this and awaiting pics. do the wing mirrors have all the bits fitted to them aswell or is it new mirrors needed too?

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,905 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	You need powerfold mirrors,not cheap