Facelift Mirror folds too much when locked
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Was this a retrofit or out the factory with folding mirrors?
If it’s a retrofit the the wrong mirror was used as the saloon and hatch is different
Did it fold properly before and this is something that just started happening?
Does both side do this ?
On my audi app folding mirrors shows as an optional so they are factory its just the right one and it was like this when i got it about a month ago
Then something not right.
If it’s like the the Ford ones I’ve had apart before then there a small pin or something similar that restrict how far it goes back, if it breaks it keeps going and the body is the stopper if you know what I mean.
If it’s like the the Ford ones I’ve had apart before then there a small pin or something similar that restrict how far it goes back, if it breaks it keeps going and the body is the stopper if you know what I mean.
Not sure. Never had one apart. I did retrofit these a while back on mine so it’s not difficult to swap a new/used mirror over.
I would if the pervious owner had the wing mirror clipped by another car and replaced it with the wrong version, as you say its only the drivers side.
Think AlS3be bang on. Have look at this guy on youtube mite help
On a Golf but got to be similar on a3.
Just don't do what he did for temporary
Must work like the auto up/down in the electric windows, senses some resistance/load and stops. Similar to jamming your fingers in the window while it closes and safety mech makes it stop.
Hi Batu, I read this thread with interest. I took delivery of a brand new A6 Allroad last month. After 2 weeks, I realised that the drivers side door mirror was closing into the window glass, and window surround, just as you describe. In fact when it comes to rest, it has not closed fully, I guess because it meets with the resistance of the glass and surround. The passenger side mirror closes perfectly without touching either the glass or the surround, or door skin! I am not sure from this thread whether you found a fix, but I think it is unlikely that mine had any retrofit with the wrong model, since it is new.
I talked to Audi because it is under warranty. Of course they will be happy to take a look. However, I am reluctant to hand it over for them to remove the door inside panel, remove the mirror, replace it with the same, have the same problem, and the door panel doesn't go back properly, and the dorr skin is scratched because the mirror housing articulates with the door skin (of course I am speculating here but you get the picture.)
I don't want to complain too much either, because the car is something else. I got the 245PS diesel. I bought it to replace a VW Golf Mk4 V6 4Motion, which is still going strong at 147K miles..... but there has been some serious technology added in the last 18years!
I would be interested to know what you did with yours, and if it is now fully functional.
Thanks, Richard
