Door mirror mechanisms frozen

Zebster · Nov 22nd, 2018, 12:58

Around -1 degrees and misty here this morning in the Shropshire Hills, so quite a frosty coating on the car. I was surprised that neither door mirror turned out when I unlocked, even though I could hear the mechanisms trying. A bit later the mist cleared and the car was in bright sun; about 30 minutes after that I tried unlocking again and both mirrors turned out as norma!l.

A bit disappointing for a Swedish car! Anyone else had this problem?

TonyB65 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 14:21

It was -4 in my village in Berkshire this morning, we're in a small valley and you can see the temperature gauge rising as you drive out of it. One of mine didn't open and the other did, I guess the motors just aren't strong enough to cope with much ice, they're fine now. I can live with it as long as the motor doesn't burn out.

JBob74 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 14:40

I always disable the auto fold when it's likely to be freezing.

On the occasions that I forget, if they don't fold out I relock the car and pour some warm water (not hot) over the hinge area and leave it a few seconds, then try again. This usually works.

Chrisv60 · Nov 22nd, 2018, 23:01

The scrunching sounds the motors make when frozen isn't nice and also sounds like it could be expensive. They can usually be freed by unlocking the car and pulling the mirror out at the same time.

However, I disable the folding between November and March as a precaution.

Zebster · Nov 23rd, 2018, 07:49

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Originally Posted by Chrisv60

The scrunching sounds the motors make when frozen isn't nice and also sounds like it could be expensive. They can usually be freed by unlocking the car and pulling the mirror out at the same time.

However, I disable the folding between November and March as a precaution.

I thought it was an ironic enough issue for a Swedish car to suffer, but I see you also have the winter pack.

Chrisv60 · Nov 23rd, 2018, 08:54

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Originally Posted by Zebster

I see you also have the winter pack.

Haha yeah. The heated windscreen and heated seats are good though.

Zebster · Nov 24th, 2018, 11:35

I've now disabled the folding door mirrors.

I'm genuinely disappointed that they couldn't cope with a touch of frost on a slightly cold day. How on earth will the car cope in the middle of a harsh winter???

Chrisv60 · Nov 24th, 2018, 14:30

The downside of not having them folding is that it's difficult to tell whether you've locked the car or not.

The little red light on the dash gives it away up close, but I'm forever going back to check.

id5 · Nov 25th, 2018, 09:08

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Originally Posted by Zebster

I've now disabled the folding door mirrors.

I'm genuinely disappointed that they couldn't cope with a touch of frost on a slightly cold day. How on earth will the car cope in the middle of a harsh winter???

If the mirrors start to stick I just spray in some silicone lubricant behing the mirror and into the hinge. I have to do this every couple of years. Another thing I do is wipe the same silicone lubricant around the door seal as it stops the ice sticking them shut as well.

AndyJudge · Nov 25th, 2018, 20:48

Good call must give all my seals a wipe over worked wonders last year.

Nov 22nd, 2018, 12:58	#1
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	Door mirror mechanisms frozen Around -1 degrees and misty here this morning in the Shropshire Hills, so quite a frosty coating on the car. I was surprised that neither door mirror turned out when I unlocked, even though I could hear the mechanisms trying. A bit later the mist cleared and the car was in bright sun; about 30 minutes after that I tried unlocking again and both mirrors turned out as norma!l. A bit disappointing for a Swedish car! Anyone else had this problem? __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

Nov 22nd, 2018, 14:21	#2
TonyB65 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2024 16:10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lambourn	It was -4 in my village in Berkshire this morning, we're in a small valley and you can see the temperature gauge rising as you drive out of it. One of mine didn't open and the other did, I guess the motors just aren't strong enough to cope with much ice, they're fine now. I can live with it as long as the motor doesn't burn out. __________________ 667 - Neighbour of the beast.

Nov 22nd, 2018, 14:40	#3
JBob74 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Yorks	I always disable the auto fold when it's likely to be freezing. On the occasions that I forget, if they don't fold out I relock the car and pour some warm water (not hot) over the hinge area and leave it a few seconds, then try again. This usually works. __________________ ------------------------------- 2012 V60 D5 215 AWD

Nov 22nd, 2018, 23:01	#4
Chrisv60 Senior Member Last Online: Today 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Home	The scrunching sounds the motors make when frozen isn't nice and also sounds like it could be expensive. They can usually be freed by unlocking the car and pulling the mirror out at the same time. However, I disable the folding between November and March as a precaution. __________________ V60 D4 SE Lux MY15 Savile Grey. Gone but not forgotten.

Nov 24th, 2018, 11:35	#7
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	I've now disabled the folding door mirrors. I'm genuinely disappointed that they couldn't cope with a touch of frost on a slightly cold day. How on earth will the car cope in the middle of a harsh winter??? __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

Nov 24th, 2018, 14:30	#8
Chrisv60 Senior Member Last Online: Today 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Home	The downside of not having them folding is that it's difficult to tell whether you've locked the car or not. The little red light on the dash gives it away up close, but I'm forever going back to check. __________________ V60 D4 SE Lux MY15 Savile Grey. Gone but not forgotten.

Nov 25th, 2018, 20:48	#10
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	Good call must give all my seals a wipe over worked wonders last year. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

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