Door lock auto folding mirror system DIY(RHD)

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Nov 29, 2017 | 09:45 PM

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It is because in Asia the parking spaces are really tight quarters so folding mirror is big necessity.
In North America, spaces and home garage are typically huge.

In North America, We typically see this folding mirror button only on big SUV car like Lexus RX etc.

Nov 29, 2017 | 10:32 PM

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Raghza

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I'm not sure if it's standard, but most EU spec cars also have automatically folding side mirrors. Good feature

Nov 29, 2017 | 11:35 PM

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Ah bummer. Got me excited, too. It sucks we don't get them in the U.S. Thanks for sharing though!

Nov 30, 2017 | 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by a11179a

Actully I just removed the driver side door board, fixed the module and wires on the door, tap 2 wires, and plugged in module connector(I will post photo later), that is all. No need to change anything. I asked my friend, he told me very sure that RHD or LHD is same working with his module.

What is [don’t have motor] mean?

Just as specOne mentioned there's no motor inside to fold it. U.S Spec cars are manual fold only, I don't believe Lexus would waste money putting motors inside if there's no such function available for U.S.

Nov 30, 2017 | 11:34 AM

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Also you wouldn't be able to fold a Auto folding mirror manually by hand.
If you try, you'll hear and feel the resistance from the motors. Might be painful to listen to while you do it.

Nov 30, 2017 | 09:25 PM

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We never get the cool stuff in the US. Folding mirrors, NOPE! Heated windshield wiper rests, NOPE!
I'm sure it's all about price point and staying competitive, but at least offer it as an option.

Dec 1, 2017 | 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Drawblood

We never get the cool stuff in the US. Folding mirrors, NOPE! Heated windshield wiper rests, NOPE!
I'm sure it's all about price point and staying competitive, but at least offer it as an option.

But the illuminated Door Sills is really really cool from US!!! BTW, thanks SpecONE again

Dec 1, 2017 | 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by specONE

Extreme cases in Hong Kong

Dec 1, 2017 | 01:47 PM

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Also you wouldn't be able to fold a Auto folding mirror manually by hand.
If you try, you'll hear and feel the resistance from the motors. Might be painful to listen to while you do it.

Yeah, we would've found this out way long before when people were swapping light bulbs to LED in the housing.