Automation Electric folding mirror automatically folding in?

Robbieee · 29th April 2008, 13:10

Hi All,

Is there anyway to have the electric wing mirror automatically fold in when you take the key out of ignition? I know this happens on other cars but not the civic? I cant believe you have to press the button every time!

I dont want to break into the wiring or anythign to achieve this. I just wanna know if its a button that i am not pressing!

Cheers

Robbie

Type S Bournemouth · 29th April 2008, 13:20

no the only way to do it is with modifications to wiring etc which has been done by members on here.

Charles_Harding · 29th April 2008, 15:28

Folding Mirrors on lock down

Go to it kid!

"Whether a man winds up with a nest egg or a goose egg, depends on the chick he marries!"

Robbieee · 29th April 2008, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Folding Mirrors on lock down

Go to it kid!

"Whether a man winds up with a nest egg or a goose egg, depends on the chick he marries!"

I have made this box up and it works on a DC source. I have gone off the idea of fitting to my car. scard really! hehe!

I just wanted to know if there was a button press i was missing or something?

Vet_2010 · 29th April 2008, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbieee

I have made this box up and it works on a DC source. I have gone off the idea of fitting to my car. scard really! hehe!

I just wanted to know if there was a button press i was missing or something?

I know thats the problem!
It's a brilliant idea and a brilliant solution but when it comes to cutting wires all I can think about is invalidating the warranty

Coldwarkid · 29th April 2008, 17:23

Is it that hard to press a button? I've only ever used mine once to make sure they work.

Robbieee · 29th April 2008, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldwarkid

Is it that hard to press a button? I've only ever used mine once to make sure they work.

Not the point. I just think it would be a cool feature for the mirrors to fold in automatically, god knows vauxhall and other cars do it!!

FWH · 29th April 2008, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Coldwarkid

I've only ever used mine once to make sure they work.

Spoken like a true Civic owner.

Vet_2010 · 29th April 2008, 18:45

I use mine all the time without fail! Anything to minimise the risk of having to fork out a few hundread quid for a new mirror is well worth it IMO. Not only when parking but quite often on narrow lanes when a meet another car/tractor, plus it adds to the spaceship effect

Robbieee · 29th April 2008, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vet_2010

I use mine all the time without fail! Anything to minimise the risk of having to fork out a few hundread quid for a new mirror is well worth it IMO. Not only when parking but quite often on narrow lanes when a meet another car/tractor, plus it adds to the spaceship effect

It looks cool too

LNT · 2nd May 2008, 00:11

I have a top tip. Ok, you can't have them turn in automatically, but if you press the button again when the engine is off, when you come to switch on again, they'll fold out automatically. Magic! (They do on the Hybrid anyway because it's like a toggle switch)

Foggy69 · 2nd May 2008, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNT

I have a top tip. Ok, you can't have them turn in automatically, but if you press the button again when the engine is off, when you come to switch on again, they'll fold out automatically. Magic! (They do on the Hybrid anyway because it's like a toggle switch)

It is the same operation on the 3/5 door Civic.

It also saves you driving away with the mirrors still folded

Vet_2010 · 2nd May 2008, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

It also saves you driving away with the mirrors still folded

Not that we Civic drivers would forget the highway code and not check first anyway

Foggy69 · 2nd May 2008, 01:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vet_2010

Not that we Civic drivers would forget the highway code and not check first anyway

Cough, no

Robbieee · 3rd May 2008, 02:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNT

I have a top tip. Ok, you can't have them turn in automatically, but if you press the button again when the engine is off, when you come to switch on again, they'll fold out automatically. Magic! (They do on the Hybrid anyway because it's like a toggle switch)

Yeh i started doing this. But it still relys on u pressing a button. I just assumed it was automatic, not a biggie really...

Andy_K · 9th May 2008, 08:28

I find this situation pretty simple...Here's what i do...

1) Turn off the enigine
2) Get out and lock the doors... remember...
3) Unlock the doors and get back in
4) Turn on the ignition and press the mirror fold buton
5) Spend half an hour trying to look over my shoulder as to not open the door into oncoming traffic as i can't use the mirror.
6) Repeat Step 2.
Only Honda could bring us this kind of fun!

kmoore80 · 9th May 2008, 08:32

One of my mirrors folds too far and is scuffing the black plastic by the window, guess it needs to go to the dealer? Nothing I can change myself?

NEEMSTAR · 9th May 2008, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_K

I find this situation pretty simple...Here's what i do...

1) Turn off the enigine
2) Get out and lock the doors... remember...
3) Unlock the doors and get back in
4) Turn on the ignition and press the mirror fold buton
5) Spend half an hour trying to look over my shoulder as to not open the door into oncoming traffic as i can't use the mirror.
6) Repeat Step 2.
Only Honda could bring us this kind of fun!

lol so true

gray52 · 19th May 2008, 10:49

i got mine to fold on the ignition, i fitted the box, but you end up with the same problem, ignition off mirrors fold in and you cannot see whats behind. it much better with the central locking and ive put a switch on mine so they dont have to fold in all the time if i dont want them to. it is an easy mod and as long as you follow the diagram for the wiring it all works spot on. if you can make the circuit then you can fit it.

jaydh · 19th May 2008, 11:25

i use mine when going through a width restriction, dont need to slow down as much as a bit more space just in case

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	no the only way to do it is with modifications to wiring etc which has been done by members on here.

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Coldwarkid Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th February 2008 Location: A van down by the river Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is it that hard to press a button? I've only ever used mine once to make sure they work.

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Vet_2010 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th December 2007 Location: Northern Ireland / Glasgow Posts: 309 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I use mine all the time without fail! Anything to minimise the risk of having to fork out a few hundread quid for a new mirror is well worth it IMO. Not only when parking but quite often on narrow lanes when a meet another car/tractor, plus it adds to the spaceship effect

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LNT Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: England Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have a top tip. Ok, you can't have them turn in automatically, but if you press the button again when the engine is off, when you come to switch on again, they'll fold out automatically. Magic! (They do on the Hybrid anyway because it's like a toggle switch)

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Andy_K Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd January 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I find this situation pretty simple...Here's what i do... 1) Turn off the enigine 2) Get out and lock the doors... remember... 3) Unlock the doors and get back in 4) Turn on the ignition and press the mirror fold buton 5) Spend half an hour trying to look over my shoulder as to not open the door into oncoming traffic as i can't use the mirror. 6) Repeat Step 2. Only Honda could bring us this kind of fun!

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kmoore80 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th March 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One of my mirrors folds too far and is scuffing the black plastic by the window, guess it needs to go to the dealer? Nothing I can change myself?

19th May 2008, 10:49	#19 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 880 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	i got mine to fold on the ignition, i fitted the box, but you end up with the same problem, ignition off mirrors fold in and you cannot see whats behind. it much better with the central locking and ive put a switch on mine so they dont have to fold in all the time if i dont want them to. it is an easy mod and as long as you follow the diagram for the wiring it all works spot on. if you can make the circuit then you can fit it.

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jaydh Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i use mine when going through a width restriction, dont need to slow down as much as a bit more space just in case