Ramesh Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hi, Correct me if i'm wrong but im finding that the side mirrors can only be electronically folded when the cars electrics are on. Therefore: a) I turn the car off then remember I haven't folded the mirrors! Turn the cars electrics on and then fold the mirrors! Very annoying. Fold the mirrors then have to turn my head right round to see if there is any incoming traffic before the door can be opened safely. Very annoying. Is there a way of getting the mirrors to fold automatically from the keypad i.e. when you lock the car? I've read the manual but there's no mention. Ramesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I don't think there is. It's just a question of habbit when folding your mirrors. It's better than no folding mirrors at all. After I've closed them and switched the engine off I always flick the swith to open the mirrors. So when I restart the car the mirrors open automatically. This way I find I haven't set off without the mirros open. Don't know of any other car that does what you want. Even mercedes is operated by a button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Mine folds in automatically when locking the doors with remote fob., but mines a JDM.., also dips down automatically to view rear wheels when reverse is engaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Ooooo - now that sounds good. I wonder if it can be programmed into a UK spec car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Ooooo - now that sounds good. I wonder if it can be programmed into a UK spec car? Hi Chris , I dont see why not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Mine folds in automatically when locking the doors with remote fob., but mines a JDM.., also dips down automatically to view rear wheels when reverse is engaged oooo look @ him, all flashy! nice one! wish ours did that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Mine folds in automatically when locking the doors with remote fob., but mines a JDM.., also dips down automatically to view rear wheels when reverse is engaged oooo look @ him, all flashy! nice one! wish ours did that You have to buy one of these "cheap" imports to get all these features LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Yes wouldn't mind that feature to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trog Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 You won't be able to have the "drop down mirror in reverse" feature on maual cars, as we don't have a gear position switch (It'll be inferred from Vehicle speed and engine speed for the EMS). On Autos/Tiptronic the trans ECM will send out the gear position on CAN and therefore the mirrors can use this signal to drop. There is an aftermarket product out there somewhere for this feature. Cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 You won't be able to have the "drop down mirror in reverse" feature on maual cars, as we don't have a gear position switch (It'll be inferred from Vehicle speed and engine speed for the EMS). On Autos/Tiptronic the trans ECM will send out the gear position on CAN and therefore the mirrors can use this signal to drop. There is an aftermarket product out there somewhere for this feature. Cheers Ade Of course you can , mines a manual it will be triggered by the reversing light switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trog Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Fair enough - far too simple an idea. I get wrapped up in EMS design on a day to day basis (mainly interfacing to Auto vehicles) - was making it too complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedball Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 If you had an aftermarket alarm like a clifford you can program it to do what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Fair enough - far too simple an idea. I get wrapped up in EMS design on a day to day basis (mainly interfacing to Auto vehicles) - was making it too complicated. and that language is ??? only joking yes simple is sometimes best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 On my Golf there are several features that can be enabled using software that interfaces through the ODBII port on the car. Simple change of a value from 0 to 1 and the car auto locks at 10mph, same to make it beep when you lock it etc. Im assuming that given the right software and interface the same may be possible with the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 For the mirrors, all you need to do is switch the power source from an ignition feed to a permanent 12v feed. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Mine folds in automatically when locking the doors with remote fob., but mines a JDM.., also dips down automatically to view rear wheels when reverse is engaged Hmm, mines a JDM ST Model, and my mirrors dont auto fold in, or dip when i go in reverse. Any ideas lomoto ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yes ,I have got hold of a Japanese brochure and they have lots of options you can put on there alarm systems inc. the mirrors etc.. so some JDM,s will have features that others wont ...luck of the draw ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 *KICK* So is it possible or not to enable these auto-dipping mirrors when putting car in reverse on non-JDM cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 *KICK* So is it possible or not to enable these auto-dipping mirrors when putting car in reverse on non-JDM cars? anythings possible but dont ask me how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 *KICK* So is it possible or not to enable these auto-dipping mirrors when putting car in reverse on non-JDM cars? anythings possible but dont ask me how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 For the mirrors, all you need to do is switch the power source from an ignition feed to a permanent 12v feed. Job done. Not quite as simple as that due to it all being controlled through the BCM. I am sure that stuff like this could be configured using a computer IF somoene was able to get hold of the Nissan software. I am sure its all dongled and protected to stop it getting leaked through. Alarms etc could be used to do this but its not straight forward due to the way its all controlled. CanBus is a b*tch to interface with on the cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoREoD Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 There's nothing wrong with a botch .... or did you mean a butch? Betch(a) you could do a batch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 what about a bitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3dcf Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 so after all the discussion - is anyone able to get hold of the software and or product/module that will alow programing of the "extra" features - Mines a JDM and would quite fancy this certain option?! Any ideas guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Mine folds in automatically when locking the doors with remote fob., but mines a JDM.., also dips down automatically to view rear wheels when reverse is engaged Zip it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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