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Old 23rd June 2009, 11:38 PM
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Default Auto-fold side mirrors?

Does anyone know if the folding wing mirrors can be set to auto-fold when the car is locked?

This may be something that can be coded from within Vagcom/VCDS? (just like you can toggle on and off functions such as auto-lock doors at 10mph, horn honk on lock, etc)
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Old 23rd June 2009, 11:43 PM
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I don't believe this can be coded but I bet it can be can be hard wired.

Basically if you can simulate the effect of 'switching to fold' using the ignition, the initiator (a single relay would do) would mean you can have fold on ignition off/on.
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1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex.
2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
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Old 23rd June 2009, 11:47 PM
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Default Sounds like a plan!

Many thanks for the helpful reply

That would be pretty cool, wouldn't it?
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Old 23rd June 2009, 11:48 PM
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Added to my 'Mods to do' list.
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2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block.
1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing!
1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard
2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion.
2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse.
2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter.

Previously
2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex
1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure.
1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex.
2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8.
And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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Old 23rd June 2009, 11:52 PM
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and mine... but maybe I'll wait until you post a 'How to'
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Old 23rd June 2009, 11:55 PM
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Hi.

It definetely can not be coded. I have a module here, that makes the mirrors fold by clicking on the carkey, but I didn't get it in my S8 yet.
But @A8-Freunde are some guys that already have installed it.

Over the forum we got a good price on these modules and bought them.
Link:
http://www.a8-freunde.com/thread.php?threadid=1158

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Old 24th June 2009, 12:11 AM
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Default Thanks Chris

This one? http://www.carmodule.de/index.php?mo...prod_ID=P16791
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Old 24th June 2009, 12:15 AM
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I bought this module and the coming home module, together with shipping for 120 €, I think.

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Old 24th June 2009, 12:23 AM
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That also looks pretty cool!
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Old 24th June 2009, 12:26 AM
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If you are seriously interested I could arrange something



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