Folding Mirrors not Working

[KevinG]

Hi all,

Can anybody help - did a quick search but couldn't find a definitive answer...

I folded in my mirrors in using the control switch on the drivers door as per usual the other night, used the car the next day and the mirrors wouldn't extend out again ! No response from the knob at all!

Was thinking fuse maybe but the glass moves OK using the control. Of course these could be on a different fuse. Time to check the manual methinks.

Obviously, being without mirrors I had to push them out to begin my journey - I hope you can do this. The drivers side one feels a bit 'loose' now, and it catches my eye moving in the wind.

Only a couple of thousand till its first service - hopefully I can get it sorted then if serious.

Anyone experienced similar or offer any advice?

All help appreciated.

 

[Dodson]

How do you fold them in?

Does that work on the MY03 Cupra!?

 

[KevinG]

Only if you have the automatically folding mirrors!

You operate the folding mechanism via the same switch which controls the movement of the glass.

Folding in or out is 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock on the knob.

 

[cupra-c_ya]

I had this when I first bought my cupra, took it back to the dealer under warranty,
are both your mirrors in the closed position?

 

[Dodson]

Gonna have to try this!

 

[rst_cupra_r]

have u got electric foldin mirrors dodson

 

[cupra-c_ya]

This might sound stupid but I take it you turned the knob to extend the mirrors out after you turned the ignition on? just a thought for when you come back on line.

 

[Dodson]

Not sure mate!?

 

[cupra-c_ya]

dodson do you have probs with your mirrors as well as kevinG?

 

[Dodson]

No nothing wrong with mine mate.

Am i ruining this thread? sorry

 

[KevinG]

Thanks everyone for the replies.

Yes, I've tried the mirrors with the ignition on, as normal, but nothing.

The mirrors are currently pushed 'out', as I performed this by hand.

 

[cupra-c_ya]

will they fold in now if you turn the knob to fold them in?
sometimes they play up but this sounds like there is more of a problem.
I dont tend to use mine much in order for them to last longer as the motors pack up.

 

[CupraSteve]

the hand has many uses

 

[KevinG]

Hello cupra-c_ya,

Mocking aside, no, nothing I'm afraid. No movement at all, except for glass movement.

And the drivers door mirror appears 'loose' - e.g. the whole unit isn't tight in position.

ie. it moves in the wind.

Thanks for your help, I think a trip to the dealers for the 1st service should resolve.

Pretty bad though, I'm only at ~7K! Like you, I think I will try to preserve the motors and use when absolutely necessary.

I park in the road as of now, but am moving house on Weds, so off-road parking will mean less use.

Cheers,

KevinG.

 

[cupra-c_ya]

it moves in the wind, new nickname for you ' flapper ' could be anything matey, but sounds like you have done the basics for now, could be faulty wiring if loose or the motors packed up.
only use em if you really need to, hope you get it sorted tho!

*edit* lol @ dodson!

 

[matt_s]

Try disconnecting the battery for a couple of minutes. The convenience unit might need reseting, it did when the same happened on a mates car. It's quite a common problem.

If it works, you've saved a trip to the dealer, if it doesn't , hasn't cost anything.

 

[stpete]

if you push them out by hand you push them off the bracket thing in side and that may now be stopping them, push em in till they clunk then discon battery for 5 mins and try that, I had same issues with my lcr mirrors and this cured them but as with all things no garantee given or implied LOL!

 

[RikH]

no dodson yours arent
same as mine

 

[TheOtherSimon]

Try doing a search, we've had this many times before. You could also read the owner's manual as it explains it there.

Turn the control back up to the 12o'clock position. Get out of car, shut door. Unfold mirrors by hand. Wait 30 seconds. Get back into car, turn ignition on, (do not start car), wait 30 seconds. Then turn the control down the 6 o'clock. The mirros will fold, make some really unpleasant noises, but will eventually settle. Wait another 30 seconds, and then turn the control to 12 o'clock and they should unfold.

The main trick is to unfold the mirrors after you have turned the ignition on, but before you start the car. For some reason the control unit occasionally forgets where it is when you start the car.

Simon.