Mirror "unfolding" all the way

polsesnabb · Apr 23rd, 2013, 19:34

On my MY10 XC60 I have the mirror housing set to "fold" when locking the doors. As I unlocked the car yesterday, the left mirror went on "unfolding" until it pointed almost straight forward. When locking, it went back to the "folded" position (like it should) again, but all the way forward when unlocking thereafter.

I tried to pull the mirror in place by hand, and that worked fine. No resistance from the electric motor, but once locking / unlocking again, there was a clicking sound and same results as before. Did this happen to anyone else? Did something just click out of place, or do I need to have parts replaced?

The mirror on the right side works as it should by the way.

Jonnyborell · Nov 19th, 2014, 21:44

I have exactly the same problem, started today - door mirror unfolding too far on my xc60. Did you manage to find the solution?
Best regards
Jon

UKDave · Nov 20th, 2014, 07:11

I had this on my previous one. The dealer told me a 'pip' had broken off the motor which causes it to do this. New mirror housing required at circa £280.

675rrr · Nov 20th, 2014, 17:58

280 quid for a mirror housing. ??

UKDave · Nov 20th, 2014, 20:28

It was the motor assembly and wiring.

I ended up turning the auto folding off. I didn't miss it for a year until I traded it in.

Jonnyborell · Nov 22nd, 2014, 13:09

Thanks for the replies, sounds like I'm going to have to live with it as I'm not prepared to pay £280 to put it right.

polsesnabb · Nov 22nd, 2014, 17:58

I forgot...
However, the complete mirror assembly was changed under the warranty.

py6rac · Nov 30th, 2014, 21:53

I had the same problem and fixed it by remove mirror, then outer cover, and you can drill a small hole in metal horizontal plate and screw a screw in when mirror in correct position. The screw acts as a stop and stops the mirror going forward of correct position. Been "fixed" like this for over 9 months and no issues.

You can't see screw when covers back on.

syl20 · May 24th, 2015, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by py6rac

I had the same problem and fixed it by remove mirror, then outer cover, and you can drill a small hole in metal horizontal plate and screw a screw in when mirror in correct position. The screw acts as a stop and stops the mirror going forward of correct position. Been "fixed" like this for over 9 months and no issues.

You can't see screw when covers back on.

I have the exact same problem with the passenger door mirror. Checked it out before I read this post. I removed the mirror and the cover and didn't see anything wrong. I don't recall seeing an horizontal metal plate. It all seemed plastics. Where exactly did you drilled this hole? It would be great if you could post a picture of this clever diy repair. Thks.

Dsmith8 · Jun 11th, 2017, 07:05

This i now have found the real reson and a proper fix to it. I am so suprised how simple it is
No one in a Volvo specialist has done this.
Okay gently prise of back cover.
Look at the pivot spindle 12 mm in diameter it has a retaining washer over it which requiress removal.
Please ensure you buy this first 23mm od firting a 12mm spindle.i got 4 for £1.

Once removed there will be a plastic white rention washer with a location slot and a coil spring remove these and slide mirror assembly off the spindle
Now you can see a 7 mm thick circular disc this has 3 choices of seating plsitions. I guessed correctly that it had been acidentally rotated out of position through a knock.
I choose to relocate it with the darker rather than shiny edge towards me.
Re assembly is the reverse.
And hey presto all fixed and working no damage peerfect.
Of couse you have to sit and think of how it operstes but is not difficult.
This is taken from 2011 xc60 2litre d3 drive deisel

Apr 23rd, 2013, 19:34	#1
polsesnabb Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2021 10:04 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Luxembourg	Mirror "unfolding" all the way On my MY10 XC60 I have the mirror housing set to "fold" when locking the doors. As I unlocked the car yesterday, the left mirror went on "unfolding" until it pointed almost straight forward. When locking, it went back to the "folded" position (like it should) again, but all the way forward when unlocking thereafter. I tried to pull the mirror in place by hand, and that worked fine. No resistance from the electric motor, but once locking / unlocking again, there was a clicking sound and same results as before. Did this happen to anyone else? Did something just click out of place, or do I need to have parts replaced? The mirror on the right side works as it should by the way. Last edited by polsesnabb; Apr 23rd, 2013 at 19:37.

Nov 20th, 2014, 07:11	#3
UKDave Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 14:53 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leyburn	I had this on my previous one. The dealer told me a 'pip' had broken off the motor which causes it to do this. New mirror housing required at circa £280. __________________ MY2020 XC60 T5 R-Design Pro

Nov 20th, 2014, 17:58	#4
675rrr Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:43 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: near the sea	280 quid for a mirror housing. ?? __________________ Volvo XC60 2011.5 Summum Kids Pack

Nov 20th, 2014, 20:28	#5
UKDave Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 14:53 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leyburn	It was the motor assembly and wiring. I ended up turning the auto folding off. I didn't miss it for a year until I traded it in. __________________ MY2020 XC60 T5 R-Design Pro

Nov 22nd, 2014, 17:58	#7
polsesnabb Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2021 10:04 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Luxembourg	Sorry for not replying before I forgot... However, the complete mirror assembly was changed under the warranty.

Nov 19th, 2014, 21:44	#2
Jonnyborell New Member Last Online: May 14th, 2015 22:14 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brigg	I have exactly the same problem, started today - door mirror unfolding too far on my xc60. Did you manage to find the solution? Best regards Jon

Nov 22nd, 2014, 13:09	#6
Jonnyborell New Member Last Online: May 14th, 2015 22:14 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brigg	Thanks for the replies, sounds like I'm going to have to live with it as I'm not prepared to pay £280 to put it right.

Nov 30th, 2014, 21:53	#8
py6rac Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2020 23:18 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Loughborough	I had the same problem and fixed it by remove mirror, then outer cover, and you can drill a small hole in metal horizontal plate and screw a screw in when mirror in correct position. The screw acts as a stop and stops the mirror going forward of correct position. Been "fixed" like this for over 9 months and no issues. You can't see screw when covers back on.

Jun 11th, 2017, 07:05	#10
Dsmith8 New Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2017 15:45 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sandhurst	This i now have found the real reson and a proper fix to it. I am so suprised how simple it is No one in a Volvo specialist has done this. Okay gently prise of back cover. Look at the pivot spindle 12 mm in diameter it has a retaining washer over it which requiress removal. Please ensure you buy this first 23mm od firting a 12mm spindle.i got 4 for £1. Once removed there will be a plastic white rention washer with a location slot and a coil spring remove these and slide mirror assembly off the spindle Now you can see a 7 mm thick circular disc this has 3 choices of seating plsitions. I guessed correctly that it had been acidentally rotated out of position through a knock. I choose to relocate it with the darker rather than shiny edge towards me. Re assembly is the reverse. And hey presto all fixed and working no damage peerfect. Of couse you have to sit and think of how it operstes but is not difficult. This is taken from 2011 xc60 2litre d3 drive deisel

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