Wing mirror adjustment problem

porlkertus · 02-08-2008, 14:37

Hi All,

When the adjustment knob is on the left mirror, only the left mirror moves - as expected.

When the adjustment knob is on the right mirror, both mirrors move! - not expected.

This is a new fault that has just appeared, any ideas?

Cheers,
Paul.

rotodiesel · 02-08-2008, 14:53

Check your manual. This is the correct mode of operation for my car.

rotodiesel.

tarzey · 02-08-2008, 15:59

This is correct. The correct procedure is to set the o/s mirror before before the n/s mirror. This is because the n/s mirror has two memory settings; one for forward gears and another for reverse, allowing the n/s mirror to be lowered to better show the n/s kerb when reversing.

This positions can be memorised with the seat positions, and these settings can in turn be linked to a key fob, so remotely unlocking the car with a given key fob will automatically reset the seat and mirror positions to the values associated with the user of that key fob. In this way up to three different drivers can each have their seat and memory settings automatically reset for them when they enter the car.

Gizmo68 · 03-08-2008, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarzey

This is correct. The correct procedure is to set the o/s mirror before before the n/s mirror. This is because the n/s mirror has two memory settings; one for forward gears and another for reverse, allowing the n/s mirror to be lowered to better show the n/s kerb when reversing.

This positions can be memorised with the seat positions, and these settings can in turn be linked to a key fob, so remotely unlocking the car with a given key fob will automatically reset the seat and mirror positions to the values associated with the user of that key fob. In this way up to three different drivers can each have their seat and memory settings automatically reset for them when they enter the car.

Which would be correct if he owned an Elegance with electric / memory seats, but he has a Comfort. So the above procedure can be ignored.

Roto is correct, this is not a fault, but a feature of the car, as said all covered by the owners manual.

Bluefox · 04-08-2008, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

Check your manual. This is the correct mode of operation for my car.

rotodiesel.

Hmm...

I've never noticed this before. Is it only on certain years/trim levels?

*fumbles for his manual*

skodanut · 04-08-2008, 22:57

ive noticed this on my comfort model superb...with the left hand mirror n/s being further away from drivers view. i adjust mine everytime as my wife for some reason decides she wants to look at the tarmac rather than the side of the car and traffic behind her!!..come to think of it......everything is pointing downwards even the rear view mirror!! no wonder she complains it isnt dimming at night!! still, it only takes me a few mins to sort out

porlkertus · 05-08-2008, 08:34

Thanks for all the replies chaps, I have yet to read the manual but im sure it will all make perfect sense

02-08-2008, 14:37	#1
porlkertus Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 16 Members Car: Superb TDI 130 comfort Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wing mirror adjustment problem Hi All, When the adjustment knob is on the left mirror, only the left mirror moves - as expected. When the adjustment knob is on the right mirror, both mirrors move! - not expected. This is a new fault that has just appeared, any ideas? Cheers, Paul.

02-08-2008, 14:53	#2
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 672 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Wing mirror adjustment problem Check your manual. This is the correct mode of operation for my car. rotodiesel.

02-08-2008, 15:59	#3
tarzey Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 69 Members Car: Superb Elegance 2.5 V6 TDI 160bhp Tip Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Wing mirror adjustment problem This is correct. The correct procedure is to set the o/s mirror before before the n/s mirror. This is because the n/s mirror has two memory settings; one for forward gears and another for reverse, allowing the n/s mirror to be lowered to better show the n/s kerb when reversing. This positions can be memorised with the seat positions, and these settings can in turn be linked to a key fob, so remotely unlocking the car with a given key fob will automatically reset the seat and mirror positions to the values associated with the user of that key fob. In this way up to three different drivers can each have their seat and memory settings automatically reset for them when they enter the car.

04-08-2008, 22:57	#6
skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 172 Members Car: superb comfort 140 tdi Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Wing mirror adjustment problem ive noticed this on my comfort model superb...with the left hand mirror n/s being further away from drivers view. i adjust mine everytime as my wife for some reason decides she wants to look at the tarmac rather than the side of the car and traffic behind her!!..come to think of it......everything is pointing downwards even the rear view mirror!! no wonder she complains it isnt dimming at night!! still, it only takes me a few mins to sort out

05-08-2008, 08:34	#7
porlkertus Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 16 Members Car: Superb TDI 130 comfort Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Wing mirror adjustment problem Thanks for all the replies chaps, I have yet to read the manual but im sure it will all make perfect sense

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