2011 XC60 T6 Mirrors Over Extending

[italstal]

Hey Guys,

my first post here.

As the title suggests, I have an XC60 T6 where the power folding mirrors have started acting up.

About a month ago, I noticed the passenger power window motor would over extend so that the mirror is facing outwards. At the time, I would almost suggest after a rainfall this would occur.

I turned off the auto fold option for a while until I had a maintenance today. I had asked the dealer how much to inspect and fix, and they suggested a ridiculous amount of money for just an inspection.

When I got home, I tried folding the mirrors in again using the buttons on the door panel and found that not only the passenger mirror, but now the driver mirror also over extends.

Is there anything I can do to repair this? I've searched the internet and only found a "hack" repair where installing a bolt to stop the mirror from moving forward was installed. I don't see that is being a good repair; and don't want to spend any more money at the stealership.

[zapcity1]

A bit late to help the original poster, but I've had this exact problem on my XC60.

When unlocking the car, my drivers side mirror extended to its normal operating position, but instead of stopping, it carried on extending to the furthest point making it unusable. It was also very loose, as it was not held in position.

I was all prepared for buying a new (£350 plus?) or 2nd hand (£200+?) complete unit, but did some research and found these great vids on youtube.

It's all due to a small pin that become corroded and doesn't extend and locate on a ring below (you can see all this in the videos). Once its removed, cleaned up and lubricated then it works perfectly again.

Anyway, a few simple tools and 60 mins later, and it was all fixed thanks to the excellent guides below. It's actaully easier than the videos make it look, just keep and eye on the small spring retaining clip, as when it pings off, it goes miles!!

2012 Volvo XC60 Folding Mirror Fix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eM03R3Z76Y

2012 XC60 Mirror Internals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4M6G-XrUW0

[Lorribot]

Had the same thing on my 2010 XC60, watched the first video and tackled the task.

The issues I had were
1. The torx screws holding the motor in on both mirrors were coroded, on one two screw stripped under the lightest of force so I had to dismantle the whole miorror to get it on a work bench, where I was able to hammer an oversized torx bit in to create enough grip to get the screw out, I had to cut a slot on one in order to put it back in. The second mirror I was able to unscrew carefully. These screws are quite stiff, take your time.

2. On both mirrors the cables that provide power to the motor were coroded and just fell off the connectors when I looked at them, so had to replace with terminal blocks, there is quite a bit of room inside and soem spare cable so not a major issue.

For the spring clip you only need to bend up three tabs that are next to each other, this should loosen the spring clip enough to pop off, I used a small electrical type screwdriver to lever the tabs back with a twisting motion which seemed to do the job, don't over bend them, you'll get away with one broken tab. I used a pair of small pliers to bend the tabs back to shape.

I would recommend dismantling the whole mirror, the glass pops out quite easily (be careful with the connectors if you have heated mirrors, you can leave the mirror attached if you want, it will pass through the surround) and then just unscrew everything and ease the clips off. Also taking it off the car means you are less likely to scratch the door with all the dangly bits.

First one will take a round 30 minutes if no issues (I spent an hour), second one around 15.

I also manged to find the spider that had been living in there and rehome him.

Its weird how having folding mirrors again can bring so much joy and happiness.