How Are Power Folding Mirrors Working

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • #powerfoldingmirrors #foldingmirros #astrah
    Short video in which I try to explain the basic principle behind power folding mirrors.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 43

  • @stanacho854
    @stanacho854 8 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video with very good information. The detailers took apart my mirrors and totally screwed them up during reassembly. You've been very helpful. Thanks for sharing

  • @slowboat6021
    @slowboat6021 Рік тому +1

    thanks for sharing.

  • @gmanbang
    @gmanbang 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect demonstration, many thanks

    • @icku
      @icku  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @unicow86
    @unicow86 3 роки тому +5

    This is really useful! Someone manually folded my mirror while the powerfold was working and it now folds out to about 150% and tries to fold back in beyond the natural stopping point with a crunch and a pop. It’s bugged me for ages but haven’t understood the cause. From watching this, ny guess is that the stopper ring has spun out of position. Or perhaps that the spring is broken and not forcing it onto the hard stops. What do you think?

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому +1

      Most likely, but in either ways you will have to open it in order to fix it.

  • @harishivan4480
    @harishivan4480 24 дні тому

    thanks a lot

  • @user-gh6cu6wf2h
    @user-gh6cu6wf2h 2 роки тому

    منك نستفيد

  • @dummkompf
    @dummkompf 3 роки тому +3

    TY great video. I understand the intention but unfortunately it doesn't always work to protect the mirror, that's why mine are broken now!
    Mine aren't the exact ones shown here but they're basically the same parts and same design. In my case, the plastic gear is broken. Do you know how I can find a replacement of that gear? or maybe have one made?

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому

      Sorry, but its really hard to find those gears :(

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    • @jamirlyle6614
      @jamirlyle6614 2 роки тому

      @Jack Maxwell no problem :D

  • @jamelyngaddi3731
    @jamelyngaddi3731 3 роки тому

    I have recently bought a power folding wing mirrors for my Vauxhall Astra K. My garage has installed it but unfortunately, it still doesn’t fold as it should have (I know you can unfold it by putting the (L&R button) and pressing the down button).
    Is it due to our car being incompatible to this feature or an electrical failure (e.g. incompatible pin socket or wrong instalment)?
    Would appreciate much of your help.

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому

      Unfortunatelly I'm not familiar with the Astra K and could only guess what could be the problem, sorry

  • @STAMATAKISM
    @STAMATAKISM 3 роки тому +1

    Very good video!I have a Saab 9-3 aero MY2006, can i do the same steps to fix the folding?The silenoid turns without folding.Do you know if i have to cut metal to reach the spring, that it has get of?

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому

      I'm confused? Little more details what you wanna do?

    • @STAMATAKISM
      @STAMATAKISM 3 роки тому

      @@icku my mirror is not folding.As well, passenger's mirror has the problem.When i press the folding operation, the driver's mirror is folding, but the other is not.Durring the folding i am hearring the silenoid (motor) turning, without folding the mirror.The problem , i suppose, that is about the spring that makes the move of the mirror.So, my asking is, how can i open my mirror safely in purpose to can fix the spring?

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому

      @@STAMATAKISMYou can open it, but first find a new retaining ring/spring. There is no way to remove the old intact

  • @franciscogerman1030
    @franciscogerman1030 3 роки тому

    Where to buy the items ?

  • @Abh_92
    @Abh_92 Рік тому +1

    I really appreciate that’s explanation! Thanks, by any chance can I know for which car this mirror is?

    • @danarcotta1283
      @danarcotta1283 7 місяців тому

      Abh, they're all about the same, just different exterior style mirrors. It's really a difficult job to disassemble and put back together. Replace with metal gears only, they won't fail like the original plastic gear

  • @paulagustin925
    @paulagustin925 2 роки тому

    i bought an folding mirror actuator from Thailand there steering wheel position is right side in our country the steering wheel is left side. that's why the right side is more bend. it is possible to adjust the actuator?

    • @icku
      @icku  2 роки тому

      Not sure that's due to the steering wheel possition. Those in the video are also from UK and there is no difference from such from rest of of Europe.

  • @tzershernkhaw
    @tzershernkhaw 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video mate.
    May I ask if my motor has only two wires. Are they both receiving 12V input (folding n unfolding) or are they positive n ground? Thanks!

    • @mahed82
      @mahed82 Рік тому

      There should be only one ground and one for each one of the moves left right Up and down also for the power folding one for out and one for retract and one for heater mirror and the one for turn signal. Just one ground for everything all the rest is for all the different movements. I hope you get it ,sometimes you can find the ground because is grounded with the chassis or door panel of the door that make contact with some metallic part of the same mirrors.

  • @jasperdomingo2608
    @jasperdomingo2608 2 роки тому +1

    They should’ve made the plastic gear metal. I noticed the common problem is them breaking after a few years

  • @syedpeeran3133
    @syedpeeran3133 3 місяці тому

    Hi hru did u have any idea for dome light automatic off plz send if any vedio thanx to u my dear

  • @ryanpstotler
    @ryanpstotler 3 роки тому

    I recently purchased a 2022 Acura vehicle with a power folding mirrors. I folded the mirrors today for the car wash, only to cringe while watching the attendant manually unfold the mirrors. Given the design is likely similar to this, would you expect there to be damage to the motor/mechanism over the long run? When I pushed the mirror button then seemed to resynchronize themselves without any issue. Maybe they've designed for this scenario. There's nothing in the manual for this...

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому

      Yep, no worries. They are designed for such scenario or to be hit by some other car passing by. No harm can be done this way.

  • @thestreets2954
    @thestreets2954 3 роки тому

    Ok I have a problem with my mirror, its power folding. So it open, partially and then using the opens and close switch to open, it opens after a few minutes. However, the mirror is fixed when it's open or close, there is some play. Do you have an idea of what happened and how to fix it. It's a Hyundai Ioniq.

  • @cassianomacan
    @cassianomacan 3 роки тому

    May I ask you which car are this pieces? Peugeot?

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому +1

      Astra H

    • @cassianomacan
      @cassianomacan 3 роки тому

      @@icku do you know if I can convert the Peugeot 208 mirrors into electric folding? I know that 208 GTI and 2008 have auto folding. But I don’t know which motor should I use. Its so hard to find original motors.

    • @icku
      @icku  3 роки тому

      @@cassianomacan Probably its possible, but without seeing those mirrors can't say for sure.

  • @StarLink85
    @StarLink85 3 роки тому +2

    The Plastic Gear will wear out quickly... why is this not Brass... wich manufacturer is it???

    • @dummkompf
      @dummkompf 3 роки тому

      need to find out how to have some made out of metal

  • @franciscogerman1030
    @franciscogerman1030 3 роки тому

    I have a lexus is 250 year 2006

  • @BLlZER
    @BLlZER Рік тому

    how do you take it out? I have one who's broken and I cant take the motor out. I can send you paypal if you help me

    • @icku
      @icku  Рік тому

      Taken what out. The mirror itself the whole assembly or?

  • @zuberilol
    @zuberilol Рік тому

    Full asmr triggers.

  • @IncredibleOwais
    @IncredibleOwais Рік тому

    HOW DID YOU DISAASEMBLE THE PART FROM BASE? IN MY MIRROR I CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO TAKE APRT THE MOTOR HOUSING
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