Electrically-folding ORVMs - Aftermarket options?

sachinayak · 14th August 2014, 22:30

Could not find any related thread, hence creating a new one. For cars with electrically operated ORVMs is it possible to use aftermarket solutions to add the auto folding/retracting functionality?

I understand this comes as an optional accessory in the Toyota Fortuner. Is this possible in other cars e.g. Toyota Innova?

IshaanIan · 16th August 2014, 14:22

It most certainly is. I know a place in Hyderabad that does this so there definitely ought to be a few options in Bangalore

anujatwork · 17th August 2014, 12:06

I would sincerely suggest you not to let after-market dealers tamper with the circuit of a car as reliable as Innova or Fortuner. A cut in the wire at the wrong place to draw current can have irritating long-term effects. Electrically-folding is a nice to have feature but not a must-have feature. Electrically-adjusting in contrast is a must-have feature which I am sure you car would have. Finally, your call, your are the master of your car! :-)

joybhowmik · 17th August 2014, 17:25

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Originally Posted by sachinayak

Could not find any related thread, hence creating a new one. For cars with electrically operated ORVMs is it possible to use aftermarket solutions to add the auto folding/retracting functionality?

I understand this comes as an optional accessory in the Toyota Fortuner. Is this possible in other cars e.g. Toyota Innova?

It just might be possible to fit the Fortuner's harness(related to this feature) into the Innova
But as the folding would depend on a different servo motor - which spins along the axis of the joint...you are probably going to be looking at replacing the old mirrors altogether.
Now a pair of the Innova mirrors (electrically adjustable but not folding) - itself costs Rs 20k. Assuming the Fortuner's mirror set costs at least that (but probably more) , and a few K for the harness.
And you can ask at the spares department for the kit, and get it fitted by a competent electrician.

But do you want to go through all this hassle and expense just for the joy of folding it? Surely more easily done by just folding them shut with your hands.. isn't it?

batterylow · 17th August 2014, 21:14

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Originally Posted by joybhowmik

Now a pair of the Innova mirrors (electrically adjustable but not folding) - itself costs Rs 20k. p

The Figo's electric mirrors cost me about 2k apiece (1.3k for the housing & motor + 350 for the mirror + ??? for the plastic cover)

Considering that,I find the cost of the Innova's mirror atrocious!

joybhowmik · 17th August 2014, 22:14

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Originally Posted by batterylow

Considering that,I find the cost of the Innova's mirror atrocious!

hold on.... I did not tell you about the labour - add another 600 for that. And essentially you can see how quickly the money drains from the pocket.

sachinayak · 18th August 2014, 23:31

Wow. Thanks for the feedback. Wonder why such a huge price difference.

The reason I was considering this is that my daily office route takes me through some narrow by-lanes and having electrically folding mirrors is very useful, specially if you have a wide vehicle (btw, i currently drive a Manza, which is pretty wide and am planning to get a pre-owned Innova). When you have to squeeze in those tiny gaps, it does help to have retractable mirrors, for sure.

That said, i first chanced upon this thought when reading one of the ownership threads on the Fortuner, which indicated that the cost of adding something like this should cost around 4-4.5K, which i think is reasonable.

In hindsight, i think i misread the context. Fortuner perhaps comes with electrically retractable mirrors, which is missing on the Innova (at least the 2009-2012 models) and thus the additional cost involved in just for the auto folding option.

malgudi · 19th August 2014, 07:19

The costliest part is the auto folding mirror. But you can try to source the same from some car used parts dealer. If your car model has a top variant from manufacturer with retractable mirrors then things become easier as you can get all the necessary parts like the folding switch and the wiring harness along with the mirrors. If not then you need to build a harness. Will not go in much details but for folding or unfolding the mirror there would be 2-3 wires which you need to connect to battery and use a aftermarket switch and you are done. Sounds complex but a good electrician can do the wiring in an hour or so.

97_Octane · 19th August 2014, 21:00

Was looking out for a similar option for my Ecosport. Power folding mirrors are sorely missed

I don't understand why Ford would not provide such a useful feature on a 12L+ car. My daily route also takes me through small narrow streets. Having power folding mirrors would be so convenient!

But then again, I wouldn't want my car's wiring to be tampered outside Ford themselves.They could provide it as an accessory at least (even the Grand i10 Sportz comes with these). Ford, are you listening?

djoel99 · 19th August 2014, 23:31

Are you sure cedia does not have this feather as my 2004 lancer has it.
You can try and use some parts from lancer.

ecosport rules · 2nd April 2016, 16:07

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Originally Posted by IshaanIan

It most certainly is. I know a place in Hyderabad that does this so there definitely ought to be a few options in Bangalore

Can you please share the Hyderabad address?

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Originally Posted by 97_Octane

Was looking out for a similar option for my Ecosport. Power folding mirrors are sorely missed
But then again, I wouldn't want my car's wiring to be tampered outside Ford themselves.They could provide it as an accessory at least (even the Grand i10 Sportz comes with these). Ford, are you listening?

Did you find a solution for the auto fold ORVM's for your Ecosport ?

IshaanIan · 2nd April 2016, 17:34

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Originally Posted by ecosport rules

Can you please share the Hyderabad address?

Road No. 4 Banjara Hills after you take a right at the vet on the left side. Got this done on a friend's Baleno many years ago completely out of touch with the owner and forgot the name of the store unfortunately

ecosport rules · 3rd April 2016, 00:11

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Originally Posted by IshaanIan

Road No. 4 Banjara Hills after you take a right at the vet on the left side. Got this done on a friend's Baleno many years ago completely out of touch with the owner and forgot the name of the store unfortunately

Thanks for the quick response.
It it between Dr.Laxmi's clinic and Meriden school?

IshaanIan · 3rd April 2016, 00:24

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Originally Posted by ecosport rules

Thanks for the quick response.
It it between Dr.Laxmi's clinic and Meriden school?

Yup exactly

Let me know how it goes or if even if there is a shop left there anymore. I could suggest a few other guys who might know how to do it (not sure since I would not have ever had such a job done by them)

97_Octane · 16th August 2016, 09:59

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Originally Posted by ecosport rules

Can you please share the Hyderabad address?

Did you find a solution for the auto fold ORVM's for your Ecosport ?

Unfortunately I haven't found a satisfactory solution for this. Have learned to live with it (or should I say without it

) now.

14th August 2014, 22:30	#1
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anujatwork BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Delhi Posts: 79 Thanked: 23 Times	Re: Electrically-folding ORVMs - Aftermarket options? I would sincerely suggest you not to let after-market dealers tamper with the circuit of a car as reliable as Innova or Fortuner. A cut in the wire at the wrong place to draw current can have irritating long-term effects. Electrically-folding is a nice to have feature but not a must-have feature. Electrically-adjusting in contrast is a must-have feature which I am sure you car would have. Finally, your call, your are the master of your car! :-)
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sachinayak BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 802 Thanked: 3,403 Times View My Garage	Re: Electrically-folding ORVMs - Aftermarket options? Wow. Thanks for the feedback. Wonder why such a huge price difference. The reason I was considering this is that my daily office route takes me through some narrow by-lanes and having electrically folding mirrors is very useful, specially if you have a wide vehicle (btw, i currently drive a Manza, which is pretty wide and am planning to get a pre-owned Innova). When you have to squeeze in those tiny gaps, it does help to have retractable mirrors, for sure. That said, i first chanced upon this thought when reading one of the ownership threads on the Fortuner, which indicated that the cost of adding something like this should cost around 4-4.5K, which i think is reasonable. In hindsight, i think i misread the context. Fortuner perhaps comes with electrically retractable mirrors, which is missing on the Innova (at least the 2009-2012 models) and thus the additional cost involved in just for the auto folding option. Last edited by sachinayak : 18th August 2014 at 23:32.
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19th August 2014, 07:19	#8
malgudi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 355 Thanked: 184 Times View My Garage	The costliest part is the auto folding mirror. But you can try to source the same from some car used parts dealer. If your car model has a top variant from manufacturer with retractable mirrors then things become easier as you can get all the necessary parts like the folding switch and the wiring harness along with the mirrors. If not then you need to build a harness. Will not go in much details but for folding or unfolding the mirror there would be 2-3 wires which you need to connect to battery and use a aftermarket switch and you are done. Sounds complex but a good electrician can do the wiring in an hour or so.
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19th August 2014, 21:00	#9
97_Octane BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 183 Thanked: 93 Times	Re: Electrically-folding ORVMs - Aftermarket options? Was looking out for a similar option for my Ecosport. Power folding mirrors are sorely missed I don't understand why Ford would not provide such a useful feature on a 12L+ car. My daily route also takes me through small narrow streets. Having power folding mirrors would be so convenient! But then again, I wouldn't want my car's wiring to be tampered outside Ford themselves.They could provide it as an accessory at least (even the Grand i10 Sportz comes with these). Ford, are you listening?
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djoel99 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 24 Times	Re: Electrically-folding ORVMs - Aftermarket options? Are you sure cedia does not have this feather as my 2004 lancer has it. You can try and use some parts from lancer.
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