erisaman Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 Hi - have been a member for some months but have only just bought my first Gal - a 2005 (January) 1.9 TDI Ghia with 21,000 kms on the clock (it's Spanish registered and kept in Spain) so now I am gaining experience of Galaxys and discovering questions to ask! The first relates to the external mirrors - which can be folded manually but apparently not electically. Is it possible to convert to electric action by sourcing folding mirrors from a higher spec Gal - or even utilise mirrors from the Sharan or Alhambra? There is a discernible difference between the mirrors, the Gal's being slightly larger that the Sharan/Alhambra - and when folded, they don't tuck in as neatly. I'm not being lazy here - it's a matter of remembring to open the passenger mirror before driving off! Quote
NikpV Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) no gals had the electrically folding mirrors AFAIK - you'd have to go to the seat/vw for that option Edited August 28, 2007 by NikpV Quote
erisaman Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Posted August 28, 2007 Thanks for that - I had convinced myself that the Galaxys had folding mirrors somewhere along the line. Probably not worth the effort to swop to Sharan or Alhambra mirrors - the electrics inside the cabin would also present probs. Reckon my wife will have to open her window and flick it (the mirror) back into position! Quote
strouf Posted September 4, 2007 Report Posted September 4, 2007 Hi ! I 've tried to use the Alhambra mirrors because of the el. folding feature. Then I found out that the wiring is not there (not surprised ) and gave up the idea. I still have the two mirrors (in Galaxy's machine gray color) and the Seat control switch for sale, should you be interested ! Quote
mumof4 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Posted September 4, 2007 Could try putting them in the classified section strouf...might get a wider audience. <_< Quote
strouf Posted September 4, 2007 Report Posted September 4, 2007 Could try putting them in the classified section strouf...might get a wider audience. <_< Hi mum ! Apologize for my "misbehaving"... My post here ment to show the difficulty of the the project (swapping the mirrors). Quote
mumof4 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Posted September 4, 2007 No misbehaveing was done....just thought you might like to advertise them in classifieds aswell.I can imagine swapping mirrors must be a pain in the rear. Quote
erisaman Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Posted September 4, 2007 Hi ! I 've tried to use the Alhambra mirrors because of the el. folding feature. Then I found out that the wiring is not there (not surprised ) and gave up the idea. I still have the two mirrors (in Galaxy's machine gray color) and the Seat control switch for sale, should you be interested ! Hmm, upon reflection (ouch!) I've decided to give up the idea - although I'm just wondering (as you already have the mirrors) whether they could be linked to the central locking circuit within the doors. In this way, operate the central locking and the mirrors fold. Just a thought. But thanks for your offer - if it was too much for you it will be equally so for me. Quote
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