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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dave_R on 20 September 2005, 15:57

Title: WING MIRRORS
Post by: Dave_R on 20 September 2005, 15:57

My 1.8T (2000 on a W plate) has an electric wing mirror switch with four symbols on it.  One of symbols appears to show folding mirrors.  Needless to say they don't fold.  What gives?  I have checked fuses, etc but without taking the mirrors apart I don't even know if there are motors in there!  However, why would VW put this switch in if the mirrors don't fold??

Also, when does the heating in the mirror glass come on?  My handbook says they heat up when the rear heated window is switched on, but again, the switch in the drivers door shows a symbol for heating!

Dave

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: Dave_R on 28 September 2005, 08:16

Does anyone else have this situation?  At least then I'll know it's not just my mota!

Dave

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: razla on 28 September 2005, 21:52

I know exactly what it is mate, the switches are prone to snapping off and it has been replaced, I know this as I snapped mine and the only switch they could give was a newer one, my car is also 2000 (W). I was thinking of getting some motors for my mirrors to go with my new switch lol. :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: Flipmode on 28 September 2005, 22:15

small world, mine snapped off while back during a cabin cleaning session and still not sorted it, will get round to it eventually   :embarassed:

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: Dave_R on 29 September 2005, 19:11

Thanks guys.  Don't suppose you know which models came with lecky folding mirrors do you?  I wouldn't mind having a go at fitting them - my mirrors are always getting scratched as I can never be arsed to put em in manually (especially when you park up and it's chucking down with rain!).  Wonder if motors from a Pug 406 coupe could be adapted.   :huh:

Dave

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: razla on 29 September 2005, 19:34

I think elec windows are ptional extras so probably have to get them from VW, I'm thinking of getting some myself so I'll check some prices and post back here :cool:

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: Dave_R on 29 September 2005, 20:08

Cheers Razla.  I hope you mean mirrors though - I don't fancy folding windows! :laugh:

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: razla on 29 September 2005, 20:39

sorry mate been a long day lol. ^mirrors :laugh:

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: kniterider on 30 September 2005, 15:59

other option is to buy some nice smaller mirrors instead of the big micky mouse ones the cars have as standard!!

Title: Re: WING MIRRORS
Post by: golfpro on 30 September 2005, 16:10

now theres a thought...  :grin: