[Mk2] [Turbo] are my mirrors retractable?

[Mr Two]

Can anyone tell me how i would know if my mirrors are supposed to retract? - i have a switch on the drivers door arm rest but it doesn't seem to do anything. were they fitted with this switch whether or not?

Cheers

[Lewis Jay]

Pretty sure that if they arent retractable there shouldnt be a button.

[ancient mariner]

Pretty sure that if they arent retractable there shouldnt be a button.

+1 definately no button,on non retract mirrors.

[JohnnyC]

As Lewis said, if they're not retractable then they won't have the switch.

However... You've no idea what's happened since it was built
Someone might've sold the retract controller unit before selling the car.
Possibly had damaged wing mirrors changed for non-retracting ones.
Possibly the controller unit or door switch is broke.

Try checking out the last one

[Mr Two]

Thanks guys

that's what i was thinking too, but just wanted to make sure before i go investigating

Dave

[nitric4k]

get stuck in and stop messing about

[Mr Two]

robbrookes5 Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:45 pm Post subject:

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get stuck in and stop messing about

[JohnnyC]

Another... Your car doesn't have retracting mirrors, but the door unit broke and someone replaced with with a unit that has the retract switch

[Mr Two]

JohnnyC Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 7:34 pm Post subject:

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Another... Your car doesn't have retracting mirrors, but the door unit broke and someone replaced with with a unit that has the retract switch

Ah, that could be true too .

I'll check n see if there are wires to it first

[JohnnyC]

I'll check n see if there are wires to it first

How to remove the door control unit without breaking it here:
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Door% ... el_PG1.htm

If your car has the wiring for retracting mirrors then you'll see a pink wire on the forward-most connector that goes into the door unit...

[esty112]

Any luck with the retractable mirrors?

I am looking to purchase a pair on ebay, but not sure if they will work on my 93 turbo as i don't have retractable mirrors as standard so not sure if you can simply buy the mirrors and go from there.

[JohnnyC]

Any luck with the retractable mirrors?

I am looking to purchase a pair on ebay, but not sure if they will work on my 93 turbo as i don't have retractable mirrors as standard so not sure if you can simply buy the mirrors and go from there.

You need:
Folding mirrors
Folding mirror control unit/relay
Door looms from a car that had folding mirrors
Door window control unit from a car that had folding mirrors

[loudandproud205]

ive unplugged mine so i can run the loom inside the door as am not running door cards and i really dont want people pulling the loom to shut the doors

[esty112]

Hi JohhnyC,

Where can I get 'Door window control unit from a car that had folding mirrors' from, I've checked ebay.

Also am I right in saying that the retractable mirrors automatically extend when you switch on the ignition and automatically retract when the ignition is off?

[ancient mariner]

Hi JohhnyC,

Where can I get 'Door window control unit from a car that had folding mirrors' from, I've checked ebay.

Also am I right in saying that the retractable mirrors automatically extend when you switch on the ignition and automatically retract when the ignition is off?

the mirrors retract and extend,when you operate the switch.
see my post in the for sale ads. for the switch you need to
carry out the conversion.unless of course you allready have the switch.
which sounds unlikely. hope this helps.paul.
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... highlight=

[Torero]

It says on your avatar that you are running a rev 2 turbo. As all tubbys are imports it should be fitted with most of the kit.

As Brookesy said get in and have a look, you may find it is a simple switch or fuse blown.

[esty112]

It says on your avatar that you are running a rev 2 turbo. As all tubbys are imports it should be fitted with most of the kit.

As Brookesy said get in and have a look, you may find it is a simple switch or fuse blown.

Hi Toreo,

Are you saying that ALL turbos have retractable mirrors? As I thought this was an optional extra from the factory and not specific to certain models including turbos?

I've got a 93 turbo GTS and this is no switch in my car...actually where is this switch even meant to be?

[JohnnyC]

Retractable mirrors fitted as standard to the JDM turbo GT, optional on the GT-S.

[SFLee]

did you weigh all the parts before put in by any chance ?

[JohnnyC]

Probably half a bag of sugar difference at a guess.