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Old 03-27-2014, 09:37 PM
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Side Mirrors Tilting Down

Does anyone know if theres a possible way of making the TWO side mirrors tilt down at the same time while on reverse?
Old 03-27-2014, 09:47 PM
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Yeah, it took me a while to get it just right. I did it the simple way at first and put a jumper wire across the switch. Worked flawless , only drawback was when adjusting the mirrors no matter which one was selected they both moved.

Next came the additional switch but that was tacky and defeated the purpose so now it was time to remove some panels. Been a while since I did it to mine and a friend's so can't recall the exact wire. There is a hot wire coming to the switch when the car is placed in reverse. Removed the wire and installed it to a relay and split it to both sides of the switch. Now in reverse they both get the signal to tilt the mirrors and you can adjust them individually by the switch. Don't see why they didn't come this way. Just wish they were power folding but oh well. Takes about 40 min to install and relay and extra wire about 5 bucks
Old 03-27-2014, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtyo2000
Yeah, it took me a while to get it just right. I did it the simple way at first and put a jumper wire across the switch. Worked flawless , only drawback was when adjusting the mirrors no matter which one was selected they both moved.

Next came the additional switch but that was tacky and defeated the purpose so now it was time to remove some panels. Been a while since I did it to mine and a friend's so can't recall the exact wire. There is a hot wire coming to the switch when the car is placed in reverse. Removed the wire and installed it to a relay and split it to both sides of the switch. Now in reverse they both get the signal to tilt the mirrors and you can adjust them individually by the switch. Don't see why they didn't come this way. Just wish they were power folding but oh well. Takes about 40 min to install and relay and extra wire about 5 bucks
do you know if theres a tutorial on this forum on how to do it?or can you make a tutotial?
Old 03-28-2014, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtyo2000
Don't see why they didn't come this way.
When parallel parking before reverse cameras, you would not want the outside mirror to tilt so that you can see the bumper of the car behind you.... well... at least for me.
Old 03-28-2014, 08:39 AM
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Post Acura tl sh-awd 2009 4 vitres open 2 pouce

J'aimerais savoir comment mes 4 vitres de mon auto a ouvert 2 pouce .
..je comprends pas ...c'est mon voisin ma dit ça ...
c'est tu ma manette de l'auto ...etc j'ai un système viper ...mais j'ai pas de module pour les vitres...
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Why do they tilt down in the first place? I have never figured out the benefit.
Old 03-28-2014, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jim_c
Why do they tilt down in the first place? I have never figured out the benefit.
So that you can see the curb when parallel parking.
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Old 03-28-2014, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jim_c
Why do they tilt down in the first place? I have never figured out the benefit.
It's so useful for curbs, especially for those spending $4k+ on rims.

My TSX never had this feature which I found weird so I bought those circular blind spot mirrors and used that as a curb checking deal
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Originally Posted by andrewcjduong
It's so useful for curbs, especially for those spending $4k+ on rims.

My TSX never had this feature which I found weird so I bought those circular blind spot mirrors and used that as a curb checking deal
exactly why tilt you need down mirrors!
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Originally Posted by Celica911
J'aimerais savoir comment mes 4 vitres de mon auto a ouvert 2 pouce .
..je comprends pas ...c'est mon voisin ma dit ça ...
c'est tu ma manette de l'auto ...etc j'ai un système viper ...mais j'ai pas de module pour les vitres...


les TL baissent les vitres quand tu unlock ton char et que tu tiens le piton unlock...tu peux les descendre au complet et le toit ouvrant s'ouvrent aussi....pratique l'été si ton char est parké au soleil mettons.
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Oh! Thanks for the explanation.
I cannot remember the last time I parallel parked any vehicle (next to a curb). It must be many years.
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