Folding Mirrors Thread - All You Want To Know
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Originally Posted by white_w203
well in japan space is an issue and they park their vehicles really close everywhere, i.e parking lot, parking garages, homes......so that's whey they have folding mirrors. not sure if germany/europe has this issue, but the mirrors are basically to save space when parked.
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Originally Posted by RedW203
that's why you carry a pocket knife, so when those tanks dents your door. BAM!!! slash their tires, of course I haven't done that.
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
its so your mirrors won't get knocked off when you park on a city street
If you parallel park consistently on busy streets or consistently in tight garages, it provides a comfort a guess, but I've yet to be in spot where I thought "gee, I really need folding mirrors here."
On an SUV or large sedan, that is a different story (ever seen the mirrors on a Ford Excursion?).
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Originally Posted by eddie081
Has anyone installed the folding mirrors on a C230 Sport Sedan?
Any pictures?
How hard is it to install these?
Thanks
Any pictures?
How hard is it to install these?
Thanks
and you will find all of your answers as well as pictures.
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I just use my power folding mirrors to make it vissible from far that I actually locked my car - so much easier then having to look for the blinkers to blink...
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Originally Posted by eddie081
Has anyone installed the folding mirrors on a C230 Sport Sedan?
Any pictures?
How hard is it to install these?
Thanks
Any pictures?
How hard is it to install these?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
on every car i've previously owned the mirrors could be folded in manually but on the C class they can't even do that so if you don't have power folding mirrors on your merc you're SOL
This can be retrofitted.
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my 2002 sedan w203 has folding/dimming mirrors. what extra hardware I need to make them auto-folding? Or it is just a matter of software coding/programming my car? Any part numbers would be appreciated if it is a matter of hardware. kind regards 
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Originally Posted by ctC230K
ahh i didn't know this was an option. any idea what package it comes with and how much?
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Originally Posted by perdikoula888
my 2002 sedan w203 has folding/dimming mirrors. what extra hardware I need to make them auto-folding? Or it is just a matter of software coding/programming my car? Any part numbers would be appreciated if it is a matter of hardware. kind regards
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Originally Posted by perdikoula888
my 2002 sedan w203 has folding/dimming mirrors. what extra hardware I need to make them auto-folding? Or it is just a matter of software coding/programming my car? Any part numbers would be appreciated if it is a matter of hardware. kind regards
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Originally Posted by johncl
Someone like benzmodz or MBenzNL can correct me, but I think with a 2002 MY you will need to replace the front SAM module to make them autofolding with the remote lock.
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Originally Posted by perdikoula888
yes it would be great to find out which additional features the new sam gives you. 
That's the first thing i'm doing to both my C's when i get back home someday.
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Originally Posted by perdikoula888
yes it would be great to find out which additional features the new sam gives you.
- auto folding mirrors
- a choice of daylight sensor (2 types) for when I change glass to 2003 spec
- rain sensor activation
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
well...I know that I paid a lot less for my 2005 front SAM but that was only possible from/through a US dealership 
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If you can get the front SAM for less expensive, I might be interested in replacing this, so that we can activate the auto folding option (through remote key).
Also, on a side note, I'm noticing condensation recently in the side blinkers (obviously, when the mirrors are folded). Is this just something I should've anticipated or is it most likely the blinkers not being completely installed tight enough?
Any 411 you could give me would be great. As for the pricing on the SAM, if you and Wanda could email me the info, that'd be great.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
I'm noticing condensation recently in the side blinkers
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
the blinkers, foglights and headlights all have openings to allow possible condensation (due to high humidity and temp changes) to disapear again - condensation is normal (not obvious on lights with frosted lenses - easy to see on lights with clear lenses), water is not normal.
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