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(Message started by: paulscorp on Jul 25^th, 2006, 9:58am)

Title: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by paulscorp on Jul 25^th, 2006, 9:58am

Well my n/s wing mirror has stopped moving now when i put the beast in reverse. Anyone know what makes the mirror do this? I've broken a couple of scorps but can't remember ever seeing any module or relay for the mirror. It doesn't work with the reverse lights cos they still work fine.......so.......any guesses would be appreciated

regards

Paul

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by cossieguy on Jul 25^th, 2006, 10:32am

Would be interested to find this out as well, my mirror has a life of its own! When in reverse it points straight down at floor and when you put it in drive it never goes back to where it started, also when you unlock the car after setting the memory position it moves when it shouldn't.

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by Meg on Jul 25^th, 2006, 11:24am

hi-you do have modules for the mirrors both doors have them for controlling mirror movement etc.not a100% on which module would be the one to check for dipping mirror as drivers module acts on both sides ,and of course both connect to central control module.

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by Atlantic_blue on Jul 25^th, 2006, 11:56am

Hi Paul,

They are controlled by the drivers door module, which is located top left of the door. When u remove the door card & waterproof membrane.

It has 1 large multiplug going to it.

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by paulscorp on Jul 25^th, 2006, 5:11pm

I should point out that both mirrors operate as they should from the switch on drivers side, its only the bit that makes it point down towards the kerb when reversing that it doesnt do. Is this still controlled by the door module on passenger side?

regards

Paul

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by Tompion on Jul 25^th, 2006, 5:18pm

Hi Paul

Mine didn't auto dip, turned out to be one of the mirror plugs diconnected in the n\s door - white one I think.
You could still control it from the drivers door.

Dave

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by Atlantic_blue on Jul 25^th, 2006, 5:22pm

Would assume possible problem passenger's side module.

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by paulscorp on Jul 26^th, 2006, 10:25am

OK cheers guys, i'll have a butchers today again and see how it goes

regards

Paul

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by taliban on Jul 26^th, 2006, 11:00pm

i like my dipping mirror, lets me see the kerb before i hit it ::)

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by scorpio_man on Jul 27^th, 2006, 11:48am

hi there

the dipping mirror is moved from the pringle switch in the gearbox.

hth

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by Meg on Jul 27^th, 2006, 12:31pm

There a word from the past,ok if its an auto but manual's dont have them.

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by paulscorp on Jul 27^th, 2006, 1:14pm

And mine is a manual....hmmmm. The plot thickens

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by scorpio_man on Jul 27^th, 2006, 1:30pm

hi paul

are your reversing lights working? it's just a signal from the gearbox via the pcm? to dip the mirror.

hth

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by paulscorp on Jul 28^th, 2006, 3:31am

Yes mate, the reverse lights work ok, and the motor in the mirror works fine from the switch on the drivers side. Somebody did post something a while back about there being a relay or module for this mirror dippy thingy but nobody has ever found it yet as far as i know

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by mazzy_j on Jul 28^th, 2006, 8:00am

Quote:

There a word from the past,ok if its an auto but manual's dont have them.

My derv is a manual and when i first got it it used to dip in reverse, but then stay dipped down instead of coming back up :( Now it doesn't seem to do anything...

Be interesting to see what will make it work again :)

Matt

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by Daven on Jul 28^th, 2006, 8:11am

Mine is a manual and it does work!

Dave

Title: Re: Wing mirror auto dip
Post by mazzy_j on Jul 28^th, 2006, 8:55am

Now now, don't rub it in :P ;D ;D