Buying a powered truck mirror

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Buying a powered truck mirror

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So, thats the bumpers sorted, what now? Oh yes, lets see whats behind me.

I want to get hold of some truck style mirrors but the stuff ive seen on Brickwerks e.t.c. only do heated mirrors, not the power adjustable types. Ive searcehd the wiki and the tech forums and found a good wiring diagram. Ive also found the Brickwerks mirrors. However...

Does anyone know where I can find mirrors that are heated AND power adjustable?

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You need to look out for some original T3 big mirrors. Not cheap mind.Bottom pic on here.https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/typ+ ... 57-114000/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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perfect Rob - any idea where?
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Try mick http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=165763" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Or Frank https://www.vwbusparts.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They come in RHD and LHD i believe the LHD ones can be modified to become RHD.
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R0B wrote:Try mick http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=165763" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Or Frank https://www.vwbusparts.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They come in RHD and LHD i believe the LHD ones can be modified to become RHD.
thanks Rob, I’ll let you know how I get on
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They rarely come with the loom, however the wiring is very simple and the only thing you need to remove is the heater duct/cover in front of the gear lever, it really is that simple. If you want the heating element to work you'' need the relay and switch that are required for the heated rear screen. All are easily obtainable.
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I have a loom here should you need to borrow it to get it copied.
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Cheers Rob, this is sounding interesting. I did find a loom plan somewhere on 80-90 so I shall have a go at fiddling with that. I guess, once I have a relay and a switch, its just a matter of picking up a live from somewhere it it? or do you just chuck a live back to the fuse box and pick up one of those unused slots?

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R0B wrote:I have a loom here should you need to borrow it to get it copied.


I imagine a diagram with measurements would be worth putting on here as so few of the mirrors are sold without a loom. Don't suppose you have one for the electric windows do you?
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Sorry no.
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R0B wrote:Sorry no.

The search continues.....
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