Erratic Side Mirror Reverse Tilt

[PilgrimIS]

Hello all,

I am unsure if it's just the SE-L that has this option...however when I stick it in reverse both side mirrors tilt downwards. This is a GREAT feature, especially when trying to be careful not to curb the new alloy wheels!

Anyway, lately the tilt is VERY erratic. Sometimes neither tilt at all. Sometimes one tilts and the other tilts a little bit then stops. Both go back to their normal position after I stick it back in drive.

Have anyone else had or seen this issue? It's doing my nut in! lol

[ChumpusRex]

The mirror dip behaviour depends on the position of the mirror adjust switch. I think you can set it to no dipping (middle position), passenger mirror only (left) or both mirrors (right) - I can't use this because the actuall passenger mirror on mine is faulty.

I also think you can program the "dip" position separately to the "normal" position, but selecting reverse and then adjusting the mirror.

However, be aware that there is a common problem with the dipping mechanism, and that there is a TSB about this.

The mirror positiion sensor on the passenger side wears out prematurely, and the mirror gets lost returning to its "home" position. The mirror mecahnism needs replacement.

I've already stripped mine down for the same reason, but I don't think the mechanism is practically repairable.

[PilgrimIS]

Oh wow...I knew about the middle option when neither work but not the left/right one...interesting, thanks.

It's also interesting re the coming back to an incorrect position. Not every time but that has happened recently.

I have checked and no recalls are showing for mine, might have a word with the local dealership to see what they say.

Really appreciate the heads up on it :)

[ChumpusRex]

Oh wow...I knew about the middle option when neither work but not the left/right one...interesting, thanks.

It's also interesting re the coming back to an incorrect position. Not every time but that has happened recently.

I have checked and no recalls are showing for mine, might have a word with the local dealership to see what they say.

Really appreciate the heads up on it :)

I might be wrong about the left right thing - I've had the dipping off since I got the car because the passenger mirror would just end up pointing at the sky every time I selected "D".

It's not a recall, so it won't show up on the recall finder. However, there is a service bulletin about it.

BO-0061L-1108-EN_IR.pdf