mirror switch

[mikk]

ok so i just realised when reading another thread that both mirrors are supposed to move when the switch is set to adjust the driver's side. this is after i already gave someone bad feedback on ebay for this oops. i'll try to retract the feedback if possible. the seller didn't say anything to me about it though, so i guess theyr'e just a part seller who doesn't know how the part functions in the car.


anyway the original switch looked perfect inside and it moved normally, was not worn out looking etc, buuuut, it didn't work. it frustrated me so much. i tested all the tracks inside with a multimeter and they were good, couldn't see any cracks etc either. anybody had experience with this?

i'd prefer to use the original switch as the cheap copy doesn't look as well made inside and isn't as nicely illuminated on the knob part (oh and if you're super picky and look carefully up close the icons don't look as cleanly printed).

[maxrob200]

my 01 Bora mirrior only moved independently not together. Had a faulty mirror motor when LH side did not move

[craig_the_german]

Not sure that all golf mirrors work in tandem...I know mine don't. I have to move each one independently. Others may know what you need to set..could be that you need vagcom to adjust those settings.

[dubbed]

Interesting one. I recently only noticed mine both move at the same time when I adjust the driver's side mirror. I thought it was faulty and now I'm even more confused

[lilcrash]

I've researched this last weekend. It's supposed to move both when set to drivers side and the passenger side will only move it self. It's to make it easier when you first set them to save time.

[dylan8]

I've researched this last weekend. It's supposed to move both when set to drivers side and the passenger side will only move it self. It's to make it easier when you first set them to save time.

mines like this also

[Speed]

anyway the original switch looked perfect inside and it moved normally, was not worn out looking etc, buuuut, it didn't work. it frustrated me so much. i tested all the tracks inside with a multimeter and they were good, couldn't see any cracks etc either. anybody had experience with this?

I don't believe that the OP has a problem that both mirrors move when adjusting the driver's.
The question is, has anybody else had to replace the switch, when it looked and tested good?

I personally havn't had this problem but I guess if you plug in a new switch and all is good, then you'll have your answer.

[mikk]

I don't believe that the OP has a problem that both mirrors move when adjusting the driver's.
The question is, has anybody else had to replace the switch, when it looked and tested good?

I personally havn't had this problem but I guess if you plug in a new switch and all is good, then you'll have your answer.

that's right, no problem with both mirrors moving together.

the only explanation i can think of for the old switch not working, is maybe there is a hairline crack between the pcb layers which only opens up when the switch is in the panel, being squeezed. it infuriated me for hours though

[adenda]

Mirrors move in tandem

Well, despite what a lot of people think - no doubt based upon how their particular car behaves - I can confidently state that on my 2004 Bora the electric mirrors adjust independently. Or at least they did until about 2 weeks ago!! Now they act in unison when the driver's (R) side is selected. Annoying!!

Clearly - and I've seen posts elsewhere to back this up - the behaviour of the electric mirrors can be changed somehow and I must have done so without realising it. Probably something to do with twisting the adjustment knob with the key out or something like that.

Does anyone have any idea how to change this?

Incidentally the mirror adjustment knob can be twisted beyond both the L and R positions against a spring - anyone know what that is about? Some additional hidden functionality?

Cheers

adenda

[greasykitchen]

When I was purchasing my Mk5 the other week I had it inspected by the RAA who found that both mirrors moved when set to the right. The dealer replaced the switch and it still does it. They move in relation and proportion to each other - i.e. if the right hand mirror moves to the left (towards the car) the left one moves right (also towards the car).

If it's meant to be this way it's kind of a neat feature but I can see how it might be annoying. Not really a problem for me as I'm the only driver and don't need to move the mirrors (plus electric mirrors a sheer luxury after my Mk1 where the left hand mirror was always in the wrong place).

Also, I think going to th 12 o'clock position on the switch activates the heaters in the mirrors - not totally sure, I've only had the car a week and a half.

[Coralon]

Its a feature to easily adjust the mirrors for different driving positions, not a flaw. If you dont want it to happen then do the drivers first and then the passenger side. If the drivers mirror moves when your doing the passenger side then that is a flaw, if the passenger doesnt move when you do the drivers side then the feature has been disabled/wasnt available in the first place or there is something wrong. At least this is my understanding of it

[Shadow_Rusty]

Mine seems to be a little different...

If after turning on the ignition, I adjust the drivers mirror, the passenger one will adjust too, and then passenger will only move itself...
If after turning on the ignition, I adjust the passengers mirror, just the passenger one move, and then the drivers will only move itself...

I need to do more testing, but that's just what I've noticed... (Either that, or dual operation was broken and now works... lol)

[adenda]

Something I noticed today ...
Was driving a rental today, a Skoda Octavia (which is a close cousin of the Bora/Jetta) and noticed it's mirrors moved together. However after playing with the onboard computer I found an option to change this to independent movement. So clearly there is provision in the car's brain to change this behaviour to suit personal preference.

My only problem is how do I change this on my 04 Bora?

[mikk]

those of you talking about hidden unmarked switch positions by turning to 12 o'clock etc...

don't do it!

you're just forcing the switch past the stopper inside. it isn't a secret position, and if you keep doing it you will break the switch!

...or maybe I just don't want you guys to find out what it really does.

[greasykitchen]

those of you talking about hidden unmarked switch positions by turning to 12 o'clock etc...

don't do it!

you're just forcing the switch past the stopper inside. it isn't a secret position, and if you keep doing it you will break the switch!

...or maybe I just don't want you guys to find out what it really does.

Thanks.

I made my comment based on my memory of the switch. On mine (a Mk5 golf) there is a marked position at about 10 o'clock (not 12, sorry). The symbol there looks like one you'd see for a heat setting. So on mine at least I'd say that's the mirror heat position, but I'd have to check to manual to confirm.

Cheers