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Offline Gazza747

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Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« on: March 01, 2015, 07:57:12 pm »
I have replaced my power fold mirror on my mk6 golf with a non genuine one. If I turn the knob to fold the mirrors in, one folds in and the other folds out! Also when the replacement folds out it's not 'locked' in place so it's obviously not right.

I got a refund and tried another supplier but it's the same make and has the same problem. I did take it to a local Ford garage and they said it was the mirror at fault and it didn't need coding in or anything. I just wanted to check incase I'm missing something or is it just faulty non-genuine parts?
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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2015, 08:14:43 pm »
Could wires be the wrong way or mechanism/motor be upside down or anything?

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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2015, 08:51:53 pm »
As above says you need to swap over two wires numbers 14 and 15 on the 16 pin connector on the door control module plug.

Read this

http://www.my-gti.com/2158/volkswagen-golf-jetta-door-controller-information-mark-v

And this

http://furmanka.blogspot.co.uk/2010/03/mk5-lusterka-mirrors.html


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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2015, 10:02:05 pm »
This^^   Its what happens if the mirror was intended for a LHD car. Signals are reversed
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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2015, 08:55:45 am »
Thanks guys  :happy2:
That sounds like the issue, i'll check out the links now
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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2015, 01:08:35 pm »
The power fold now works  :smiley:
The puddle light doesn't come on when I unlock the door but the main thing is the power fold works
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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2015, 05:28:29 pm »
The power fold now works  :smiley:
The puddle light doesn't come on when I unlock the door but the main thing is the power fold works

I would read this

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?13615-DIY-Mirror-%28Puddle%29-Lights-amp-Warning-Door-Lights
It has the puddle light info in! :happy2:

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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2015, 05:34:24 pm »
I just checked and the indicator doesn't work either so maybe the other wires are wrong?
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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2015, 05:44:53 pm »
Possible that the folding action has pulled the wiring within the mirror?

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Re: Non genuine wing mirror issue - power folding
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2015, 09:59:59 am »
Well I tried taking out the glass and all of a sudden the puddle light came on! Must have been a loose connection.

So now the puddle light and indicator work. I wonder if the heated glass works and I'm not sure if it has auto dimming or how that works.

I do have one question, I got a metal clip with it (now lost) that fits onto the back of the glass before you fit the glass. Does anybody know what that is for?? (pic below)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-Mk5-Wing-Door-Mirror-Glass-Electric-Heated-Offside-Driver-/121086168912
« Last Edit: March 13, 2015, 10:01:31 am by Gazza747 »
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