dunk
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there are oem folding mirrors available for the a3, s3 chrome, a4, rs4 alu, a6 and a8 and its possible to retrofit these.
the controller and switch are the same for the 8L a3/s3, B5 a4/s4/rs4, and a8 models - a6 can be done as well but involves a different switch in the centre console but the same controller and connections.
the mirrors are available as foldable bases to use your existing coloured (or aftermarket chrome) shells and mirror glass, or as complete 1-piece units in the case of the s3 chrome and rs4 alu mirrors.
you need 1 controller, 1 switch with folding positon, 2 mirrors and assorted oem relay base and connectors/wires and some coloured wires to run from the mirrors back to the controller.
fitting involves taking off the door trim, unscrewing the mirror from the inside and replacing with the new motorised units.
you then need to run 3 additional wires from the mirror connectors throught the door conduits to the relay board usually under the dash where the controller is going to live, and 1 additonal wire from the new mirror switch to the new controller
alternatively you could put the controller in the door with the mirror switch cos here you have the fused +12v and 0v, 3 wires from the drivers mirror - all you would have to do is run the 3 wires from the passenger mirror through to the drivers door.
i wanted to go completely oem so ran the cables back to the relay board and used an oem relay mount and contacts, and connected the +12v and 0v to the appropriate fuse and earth point.
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the controller and switch are the same for the 8L a3/s3, B5 a4/s4/rs4, and a8 models - a6 can be done as well but involves a different switch in the centre console but the same controller and connections.
the mirrors are available as foldable bases to use your existing coloured (or aftermarket chrome) shells and mirror glass, or as complete 1-piece units in the case of the s3 chrome and rs4 alu mirrors.
you need 1 controller, 1 switch with folding positon, 2 mirrors and assorted oem relay base and connectors/wires and some coloured wires to run from the mirrors back to the controller.
fitting involves taking off the door trim, unscrewing the mirror from the inside and replacing with the new motorised units.
you then need to run 3 additional wires from the mirror connectors throught the door conduits to the relay board usually under the dash where the controller is going to live, and 1 additonal wire from the new mirror switch to the new controller
alternatively you could put the controller in the door with the mirror switch cos here you have the fused +12v and 0v, 3 wires from the drivers mirror - all you would have to do is run the 3 wires from the passenger mirror through to the drivers door.
i wanted to go completely oem so ran the cables back to the relay board and used an oem relay mount and contacts, and connected the +12v and 0v to the appropriate fuse and earth point.
next: circuit diagram