Drivers mirror seems to have a mind of it's own

sbk1972 · Aug 1st, 2022, 14:10

Hi,

noticed that my drivers mirror seems to have a mind of it's own and often just keeps adjusting so that it points down, down, down, and when down just keeps clicking.

I open the car, I sit in my driver's seat and suddenly I rlealise the mirror is clicking and now angled down ?

Why's that then ? Is there some automatic setting it goes it ?

Simon

markt1 · Aug 1st, 2022, 20:42

Wiring loom maybe or switch, try some electrical switch cleaner in the switch first if it will take some and maybe another switch, then I'd next proceed to the wiring loom in pillar.

sbk1972 · Aug 1st, 2022, 21:55

Hi I researched this issue and it seems that my car may of have a replacement mirror but the replacement doesn't have the memory function. Seems many suffered from this, where the mirror just keeps angling down and clicking when the wrong type replacement mirror is installed .

Seems the fix is to cut one of the mirror wires to stop power to that motor. You can't just disconnect as the mirror has the outside temp sensor in it

Future research required

MDS40 · Aug 3rd, 2022, 10:37

I think the temperature sensor is in the passenger side mirror.

Aug 1st, 2022, 14:10	#1
sbk1972 Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2023 07:43 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: worthing	Drivers mirror seems to have a mind of it's own Hi, noticed that my drivers mirror seems to have a mind of it's own and often just keeps adjusting so that it points down, down, down, and when down just keeps clicking. I open the car, I sit in my driver's seat and suddenly I rlealise the mirror is clicking and now angled down ? Why's that then ? Is there some automatic setting it goes it ? Simon

Aug 1st, 2022, 20:42	#2
markt1 Trader Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sheffield	Wiring loom maybe or switch, try some electrical switch cleaner in the switch first if it will take some and maybe another switch, then I'd next proceed to the wiring loom in pillar. Last edited by markt1; Aug 1st, 2022 at 20:44.

Aug 3rd, 2022, 10:37	#4
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	I think the temperature sensor is in the passenger side mirror. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

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Aug 1st, 2022, 21:55	#3
sbk1972 Junior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2023 07:43 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: worthing	Hi I researched this issue and it seems that my car may of have a replacement mirror but the replacement doesn't have the memory function. Seems many suffered from this, where the mirror just keeps angling down and clicking when the wrong type replacement mirror is installed . Seems the fix is to cut one of the mirror wires to stop power to that motor. You can't just disconnect as the mirror has the outside temp sensor in it Future research required

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