Dual Tilting Mirrors in Reverse

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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Dual Tilting Mirrors in Reverse

I don't want to call this a mod...yet.

But this seems it would be ridiculously silly to accomplish.
Simply pop out the panel and splice either the right or left into the other.
Or maybe even link the two wires together so that dual works in either position.

Has anyone done this?

I'm about to go out and attempt this. I'd like them both to tilt like in newer cars.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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Might want to look up a wiring diagram first, or you may loose individual control of the mirrors
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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save the hassle and just use this ..

http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/13

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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604
save the hassle and just use this ..

http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/13

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Seems silly to pay for something that a single wire would remedy.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Well, removed panel and disassembled the "module" and I believe it's apparent that the reverse indicator will come into play.

Looking into the wiring diagrams now...if someone know of the specific diagrams I should be looking at...feel free to point me in that direction.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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I can't find any wiring diagrams
I guess I'll go play with it.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Update:

I've reduced the three wires down and was able to tilt the mirrors while in reverse regardless of the position of the mirror switch.

First image shows the identified wires, the other three are just for reference.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Why would you want to do this? Ive never been in a situation where theres a curb on both sides of the car while im parallel parking.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Gil'sUA5
Why would you want to do this? Ive never been in a situation where theres a curb on both sides of the car while im parallel parking.
I dislike moving the switch when the mirror that didn't need to tilt did and the one that needed to didn't.

It'd be much simpler if both tilted by default...which is what I hope to achieve. Kind of messes with the flow of backing your car in when you park like that everywhere...added my car is my office as soon as I leave the driveway. Hence, I park A LOT.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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I leave mine in the middle, so neither one tilts.

Like a boss....
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 11:09 PM
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You realize that the TL mirrors will start clicking and wearing out the motor prematurely if you use it too much. I'm not even saying that it happens to some people, im saying it WILL start clicking. The way the ball joint is lubricated is horrible by design, that's why so many TL mirrors start clicking after awhile. You can pop the mirror off and apply the grease but how many times do you want to do that? After a couple times the mirror clips will break, guaranteed. I only tilt mine when I am parallel parking, otherwise I leave it in neutral position.
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MonkeyTrucker
I dislike moving the switch when the mirror that didn't need to tilt did and the one that needed to didn't.

It'd be much simpler if both tilted by default...which is what I hope to achieve. Kind of messes with the flow of backing your car in when you park like that everywhere...added my car is my office as soon as I leave the driveway. Hence, I park A LOT.
When im parallel parking on a two way street i use my passenger side mirror to see the curb (I have the switch on that side so it tilts) and i use my driver side mirror that isnt tilting to see the car behind me since its not pointing towards the floor like the passenger tilted mirror is while in reverse... Works wonders and gives me the best possible look at the curb on one side and the rear on the other so i dont back up into the car behind me while parallel parking. You must park on the left side of one way streets A LOT because that is the only time you'd have to move the switch to the driverside mirror. Im pretty sure if Honda felt it was more convenient to have both mirrors tilt they would have designed them like that.

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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 01:40 AM
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the 2010 nissan maxima i drove had dual tilting mirrors but i felt that was useless and an unnecessary wear of the mirror motor
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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This is definitely something thats always been on my todo list just haven't had the time. There are many situations I've been in where I need to see the ground on both sides as i'm backing up into my garage or between two cars.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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awesome fucking job man!!
Thanks for being an innovator, something this site has lost sight of!


rawk on!!
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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When I drove a BMW x5, I hated the fact that both mirrors tilted simply because typically you want to see the cars that are behind you when backing up into a spot, not the ground on the opposite side of the curb
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Countless times I wished that both mirrors tilted in reverse. Im for this mod
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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i must be the only one who hates the mirror tilting feature. i leave it in the middle all the time
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:09 AM
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Oh it won't cause premature wear. If it starts clicking, re-grease, and enjoy the next 8 years of perfectly working mirrors. Lol

This is a great idea! I need one side to back out at home and the other at work. So this would be awesome!
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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do you guys use anything special to grease the mirrors?
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