Jibs Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Has anyone converted their manual brat mirrors and windows to power mirrors/windows? I was looking at a wagon recently (Knowing wagons are different) and was wondering how hard it would be. can I use the wiring from the wagon with the door bits of a sedan or coupe? Thanks. Search time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I know there's been a few people do it... I've got all the parts from a coupe to do it to my blue brat, just never had the time yet... I'm sure you could use part of the wiring from a wagon. just need to have the regulator from a coupe w/PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brat Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 I went and picked up a wagon with pw pm today. I will rip into the door and see what it is all about. I was going to do the power mirror swap but I dont like the switch. I will let you guys know how to the power windows go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brat Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 got as far as looking in the door panel to see that the window lifts with the scissor lift style. I will update whe I actually get into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I installed power mirrors on the lifted wagon... It's a direct fit, all the plugs already exist in the harness. From the donor, you need to pull the mirrors, the wires and connectors that run from the mirror base, through the door, and exit somewhere near the A pillar, and the switch of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sweet. Thats good to know that the plugs are there already for the mirrors. Thanks for all the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I wanted to do power windows in my hatch, but haven't went down the road yet. I also looked at some after market universal kits too. I'm very interested to see how this turns out. Please post photos and lots of information so I can steal your ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Sweet. Thats good to know that the plugs are there already for the mirrors. Thanks for all the info. he did his swap on a wagon (which had the power option from the factory). Your BRAT, did not have the options, unless you got the turbo brat. I doubt the statement holds for a BRAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 My turbo brat still has crank windows. I converted my wagon back and forth meaning I put them all in, made it all work, then took it all out because the motors are rather slow and drove me more nuts than just having crank windows. Grab the harnesses out of the wagon I think you will find that theres a plug under the dash for each window motor harness to plug into already but if not you have a lot more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Does anyone have a wiring diagram covering the applicable swap parts? I might go to PnP in the next few days and start to gather parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenley Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I doubt the statement holds for a BRAT. Same connectors exist in my '85 Brat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 This is what I was thinking about getting for my hatch. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER-WINDOW-KIT-motor-Subaru-Suzuki-Volkswagen-Volvo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad2f2c98fQQitemZ390086183311QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks sweet. if you go this route first, let us know how it goes. This is what I was thinking about getting for my hatch. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER-WINDOW-KIT-motor-Subaru-Suzuki-Volkswagen-Volvo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad2f2c98fQQitemZ390086183311QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I will. Also on a side note, I have your drive line out and ready to ship. Can you pm me your address again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 i have to donate so I can have my pm access back. I will. Also on a side note, I have your drive line out and ready to ship. Can you pm me your address again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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