[How-To] switch power mirrors with the central locking - Page 4

Robbieee · 3rd February 2008, 15:30

Parts now ordered, takes 1-3 working days to arrive. 17 quid for the parts for one box but that includes p+p (in maplins, p+p would be free for orders over 35 quid).

Cheers

Robbie

gray52 · 3rd February 2008, 15:41

im up for making one of these as ive done the av mod on the satnav screen, and soldering is what i like best. dont use scotch locks as these are not very good, as hgt has found out, and will provide an unreliable mod which you dont want. i just want to see photos of the circuit in the box and the installation points on the cars wiring.

Robbieee · 5th February 2008, 17:44

Right i got the stuff in today. The box ordered is FAR FAR too small for the components. It wont even house the relay! Does anyone know what maximum space the box can be to fit into the door?

Vet_2010 · 6th February 2008, 12:55

From what I can make of previous posts it seems people were attaching the box underneath the arm-rest on the door with the controls for windows & mirrors. I'm near sure there was a photo somewhere but I can't seem to find it anymore.
Although your idea of keeping it within the door certainly sounds alot neater but perhaps due to a lack of room that is why people have fitted it externally.
I'm sure someone that has done this before could give you better advice.

Robbieee · 6th February 2008, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vet_2010

From what I can make of previous posts it seems people were attaching the box underneath the arm-rest on the door with the controls for windows & mirrors. I'm near sure there was a photo somewhere but I can't seem to find it anymore.
Although your idea of keeping it within the door certainly sounds alot neater but perhaps due to a lack of room that is why people have fitted it externally.
I'm sure someone that has done this before could give you better advice.

I have been talking to hgt about it. Seems fine, the box in the orginal post was the wrong size. I will post all the parts i use and hopefully will get a working box soon.

I need a guinea pig to test it out on tho!!! hehe!

Vet_2010 · 6th February 2008, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbieee

I have been talking to hgt about it. Seems fine, the box in the orginal post was the wrong size. I will post all the parts i use and hopefully will get a working box soon.

I need a guinea pig to test it out on tho!!! hehe!

Well If you don't get any volunteers with better access to their Civics I'm more than willing to help.
Like I said I'll be back home with the Civic from the 7th March for 4 weeks if thats any use, and I'll also be heading back over next weekend (15th-17th)

Robbieee · 25th February 2008, 22:25

Had time to build one of these puppies on friday. I have tested it too, using a DC power supply-so it works fine (I dont need a 'guinea pig' anymore! hehe!).

So with parts, all-in-all i would need to sell these at 60quid all in. Anyone interested in the one i have made or any subsequent ones?

I can post pics once i have finished either tommorrow or the next day.

Robbie

eighteentee · 25th February 2008, 22:29

Sounds good to me!

Robbieee · 25th February 2008, 22:57

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Originally Posted by eighteentee

Sounds good to me!

Put you down for the first one then?

eighteentee · 25th February 2008, 22:59

How easy to fit do you reckon?

Robbieee · 25th February 2008, 23:01

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Originally Posted by eighteentee

How easy to fit do you reckon?

Having never done it myself, i couldnt comment. But from the good description at the start of the thread- it looks really easy! (but i of course i cannot comment for anyone else, depends how technical you are really...)

Have you got a soldering iron and electrical tape?

Robbieee · 25th February 2008, 23:10

I can include the parts so you need really need a soldering iron. I can include single unit of 'choc block' which just screw into the cable. Usually you would use 'thread lock' so that the screw doesnt work itself loose, but a tiny drop of superglue would do the trick.

I can label up each cable also to avoid confusion of where it actually goes.

MoOriginal · 26th February 2008, 08:48

hmmm once see the pics - i think i would be interested if i dont scare myself looking at fitting it myself as not very good with hands that way

Robbieee · 26th February 2008, 10:40

As promised, pictures!

Robbieee · 27th February 2008, 19:21

No takers then. I can just use it on my civic when i get it in April...

Vet_2010 · 27th February 2008, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbieee

No takers then. I can just use it on my civic when i get it in April...

Hey,

I'm still interested! Just with exams etc. I haven't had a chance to read through the instructions at the start of the thread to get an idea of how difficult it is to connect up.
I'll get a look later this evening and let you know!

Robbieee · 27th February 2008, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vet_2010

Hey,

I'm still interested! Just with exams etc. I haven't had a chance to read through the instructions at the start of the thread to get an idea of how difficult it is to connect up.
I'll get a look later this evening and let you know!

Cool, was begining to wonder there!! Doesnt seem like alot of people are interested, i thought there would have loadsa takers and i could start makin a few!

TTDegs · 28th February 2008, 10:05

Hi Robbieee

the problem, for me (no idea about others), is that whilst I very much like the idea of the mirrors folding in when I lock, there are a number of places where I normally park (works car park being worst) where I specifically don't want them to fold back out when I unlock, due to lack of space.

I would guess this also applies to people who park in smallish garages

csmcqueen · 28th February 2008, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

Hi Robbieee

the problem, for me (no idea about others), is that whilst I very much like the idea of the mirrors folding in when I lock, there are a number of places where I normally park (works car park being worst) where I specifically don't want them to fold back out when I unlock, due to lack of space.

I would guess this also applies to people who park in smallish garages

I think we need to find a way of disabling it

Foggy69 · 28th February 2008, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

Hi Robbieee

the problem, for me (no idea about others), is that whilst I very much like the idea of the mirrors folding in when I lock, there are a number of places where I normally park (works car park being worst) where I specifically don't want them to fold back out when I unlock, due to lack of space.

I would guess this also applies to people who park in smallish garages

Looking back through the thread, I think the power mirror switch is still connected
So, how does this button now work with the modification

25th February 2008, 22:25	#67 (permalink)
Robbieee The Talented Mr. Robbieee Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th September 2007 Location: Glasvegas Posts: 577 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Had time to build one of these puppies on friday. I have tested it too, using a DC power supply-so it works fine (I dont need a 'guinea pig' anymore! hehe!). So with parts, all-in-all i would need to sell these at 60quid all in. Anyone interested in the one i have made or any subsequent ones? I can post pics once i have finished either tommorrow or the next day. Robbie

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