Folding mirror retrofit help

[Longers]

Hi,

I have a 66 ref T6. It’s an ex RAC van and came with power folding mirrors with the switch on the drivers door. I’ve just been through the coding for auto folding on lock using Vcds, but it hasn’t worked. I’ve tried it a few times but they don’t fold on locking.

It’s done something as now the windows close and open on the fob on a long press where they didn’t before, but the mirrors don’t fold. I’m guessing that the modules for the mirrors themselves may not support auto folding? Anyone got any ideas? Or have I done something wrong?

Thanks
Harvey

 

[Longers]

This was the guide I used and it seemed to work fine apart from the mirrors not actually folding…

How To Program Folding Mirrors - Pictogram

Firstly plug in your VCDS cable. The socket is just below and to the right of the steering column above the accelerator pedal. Then plug the USB end into your PC and start the VCDS application. If this is your first time using the software select Options Then [Test] to make sure the...

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[Robert]

Is yours MY16 or MY17?

MY16 can be coded
MY17 need hardware changes
MY18 onwards do it as standard (just need to hold the lock button)

 

[Longers]

Ah… looks like mine is 17 as it has the H in the vin… any ideas what hardware changes are needed?

 

[Robert]

Replace your door modules with MY16 or >=MY18.

Alternatively you could consider a switch to aftermarket solution which means that manual folding and automatic folding is entirely controlled by an additional controller(non OEM).

 

[Longers]

Perfect thanks!

 

[Longers]

Err… anyone know part numbers I should look for for the modules that can make it work? Or suppliers, or is it a visit to the dealer? Is there one for each side?

 

[Deaky]

The parts are listed by @Robert here

Retrofit: Power fold mirror with fold on remote lock

Great work there. I still haven't got round to doing mine. Although I bought mine in Nov 2017 it is a 2018 model and I have been told by VW my door modules won't manage the folding mirrors.

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