JeffP Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Specifically, I'd like to build a small 12V circuit that will operate something to close it when the ignition is switched off , then open it again when the ignition is switched back on again, with the option of manual override. The item is electric folding mirrors on a car, so not a massive current. They have limit switches built in. Thanks for any help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 OK, the folding part has only TWO wires to it, and a feed to the switch. Depending on which way the current flows between the two wires, the mirrors either fold, or unfold. Present operation is that when ignition is on, ie the feed to the switch is live, a two position, centre-off switch decides what the mirrors will do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter c Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Jeff You may be interested in this. I am considering buying one for my Ford Kuga http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Universal-Automatic-Electric-Folding-Mirrors-Module-/400270805973?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Safety_Security&hash=item5d31ffcbd5&clk_rvr_id=476947506566 HTH Peter C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 OK, I see. What you need is a simple relay and a switch for manual override. If you operate the current manual switch, is a short push enough to fold/unfold the mirror, or do you need to keep it pressed until it finishes the movement? You hold it until it completely folds. Then it cuts off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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