reverse mirror tilt

[73pop]

This feature has stopped working on my car. I am just at Audi having a service so asked them to look at it but they are saying my car doesn't have that feature.
They are saying you have electric memory seats to have that function is that right??
It worked before so I am at a loss

 

[JonW1982UK]

So they're basically saying that you are lying?

Might have been set up after being sold?

 

[73pop]

I bought it 3 months old from Audi. It's not been plugged in anywhere to wipe it.

But yes they basically saying I am wrong!!

 

[RichardT]

Nothing to do with seats - ridiculous.
You do need electric folding mirrors though.
And the control needs to be in the offside position.

 

[73pop]

Yes I have folding and it's set !! Still don't work. It used to. It stopped a few weeks ago

 

[Rob2k68]

As above mirror dip comes with electronic folding mirror option - control knob needs to be set in NEARSIDE position assuming you're in the U.K. or to be safe set to the passenger side.

 

[73pop]

As above mirror dip comes with electronic folding mirror option - control knob needs to be set in NEARSIDE position assuming you're in the U.K. or to be safe set to the passenger side.

It's definitely set to passengers side mirror

 

[Rob2k68]

This cropped up recently one stopped working and Audi were basically calling the owner a liar - next thing they turned up at his house with an A5 Cabrio whilst they sorted it out in way of an apology. Wasn't that long ago.

Can't find it at the mo as I'm out walking the dogs.

 

[Rob2k68]

Here it is :-

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/6xe-folding-mirrors.286195/#post-2799654

 

[Ormesome]

I have it and i dont have memory seats. My seats are manual. Unless someone before me changed the option via VCDS but i doubt it. cant you register on myaudi.com to see the details of your car? Dont forget you have to have the passenger side mirror selected on the dial bit to make it work. i accidentally turned to the middle and got in a faf about it not working!

 

[RichardT]

As above mirror dip comes with electronic folding mirror option - control knob needs to be set in NEARSIDE position assuming you're in the U.K. or to be safe set to the passenger side.

Yes, sorry - I meant nearside, just said offside!!

 

[73pop]

on my audi it just says.

• Door mirrors – electrically adjustable, folding and heated

They printed out a fill spec of the car. it doesn't mention the dipping function on there too?

 

[RichardT]

Option 6XK
Door mirrors – auto-dimming on the driver's side, electrically adjustable, folding and heated. Also includes an automatic kerb view dipping function on the passenger side when reverse gear is selected. Only in combination with auto-dimming rear-view mirror (PU7) or Comfort package (WBI)
£250

 

[73pop]

i have 6xe mirrors on my care.. if i disconnect the battery will it effect my apr map?

 

[Gordo77]

I have it and i dont have memory seats. My seats are manual. Unless someone before me changed the option via VCDS but i doubt it. cant you register on myaudi.com to see the details of your car? Dont forget you have to have the passenger side mirror selected on the dial bit to make it work. i accidentally turned to the middle and got in a faf about it not working!

Do you have folding or dimming mirrors...?

 

[73pop]

it says this in the brochure!!

6XE

Door mirrors – electrically adjustable, folding and heated. Also includes an automatic kerb view dipping function on the passenger side when reverse gear is selected

 

[pburv]

Clearly the 'muppets' at your dealership haven't a clue....Go back and complain and get them to sort it...

 

[73pop]

Clearly the 'muppets' at your dealership haven't a clue....Go back and complain and get them to sort it...

What makes it worse is they wouldn't believe me when i told them it was working 3 weeks ago! seems if they can't fix it try to convince you you never had it

 

[aurian]

If you haven't already you could try to "reset" the dipped mirror position by setting the switch to passenger side while in reverse and manually adjusting to your required angle. It should remember again IIRC.

My car "forgot" the position once or twice, however mine is set by VCDS and might behave differently to standard functionality...

 

[Rob2k68]

i have 6xe mirrors on my care.. if i disconnect the battery will it effect my apr map?

The map is safe with a disconnected battery so no worries there I've disconnected mine a few times with the map on.

Trying to re-learn its position sounds worth a try.

 

[73pop]

If you haven't already you could try to "reset" the dipped mirror position by setting the switch to passenger side while in reverse and manually adjusting to your required angle. It should remember again IIRC.

My car "forgot" the position once or twice, however mine is set by VCDS and might behave differently to standard functionality...

will give this a try
once adjusted to the right angle do just set off or move the switch off the passenger mirror ???

 

[Ormesome]

Do you have folding or dimming mirrors...?

Both! i do have the comfort package though...

 

[Rob2k68]

will give this a try
once adjusted to the right angle do just set off or move the switch off the passenger mirror ???

Once adjusted flick the switch to the centre position to store the settings then back to passenger side and keep it there for as long as you want mirror tilt activated.

Tilt function automatically goes to normal position when you hit 10 or 15mph can't remember which or when you key off and take the keys out.

 

[73pop]

Once adjusted flick the switch to the centre position to store the settings then back to passenger side and keep it there for as long as you want mirror tilt activated.

Tilt function automatically goes to normal position when you hit 10 or 15mph can't remember which or when you key off and take the keys out.

thanks will try and report back

 

[73pop]

If you haven't already you could try to "reset" the dipped mirror position by setting the switch to passenger side while in reverse and manually adjusting to your required angle. It should remember again IIRC.

My car "forgot" the position once or twice, however mine is set by VCDS and might behave differently to standard functionality...

tried this didn't work thanks tho.

 

[aurian]

Shame :-(
I may have mis-remembered the procedure... found this on a quick search, not sure if useful:

Found this on a forum, it's about the Golf though, but I expect it'd be the same. It does seem you have to move the adjuster to the L side to activate it.

OK, had the same issue with my new Estate. You have to set up the default positions. I went to 2 dealers before one of their mechanics found out how to do it - it's not in the handbook! Here's how:

1: With the ignition on and the car in neutral, adjust both mirrors for the 'normal ' driving position.

2: Check the 'mirror down' function on the conmputer is selected 'on'.

3: Engine off, ignition on, car in reverse, move the mirror swith to 'L' and adjust the mirror so you can see the kerb;

4: Still in reverse, turn the ignition off - this stores the 'dipped position.

5 Select neutral;

Job done. Now when you have the ignition on and select reverse with the mirror switch in 'L' position, or select 'L' when in reverse, the mrror will dip to the stored position. When you take it out of reverse, it stays dipped, and only returns to 'normal' when going forwards at walking pace.

Good luck trying the above - it's not obvious is it?

 

[pburv]

tried this didn't work thanks tho.

Seriously mate If I were you I would insist the dealer sorts it..If they are playing 'silly buggers' with you get in touch with Audi UK...

 

[73pop]

just took the battery off all is well now. think an email to the manager is next i think they thought i was trying to blag some free coding and ignored what i said

 

[TimWills28]

I have manual seats and manual folding Windows...electric mirrors not sure about heated...used VCDS and made sure I have my mirror switch in passenger side position... Video here...


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[Rob2k68]

I have manual seats and manual folding Windows...electric mirrors not sure about heated...used VCDS and made sure I have my mirror switch in passenger side position... Video here...


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Folding windows ?????? ;o)

The VCDS mod is great if your car comes without electronic folding mirrors. As the mirror itself is missing some sensors that store the mirror dip position you may need to tweak the position every couple of months.

 

[Rob2k68]

just took the battery off all is well now. think an email to the manager is next i think they thought i was trying to blag some free coding and ignored what i said

Glad you got it sorted !! Sounds like the car got confused and needed a quick reboot !

Yeah, would be interesting to hear what the dealership has to say for themselves.

 

[pburv]

Folding windows ?????? ;o)

The VCDS mod is great if your car comes without electronic folding mirrors. As the mirror itself is missing some sensors that store the mirror dip position you may need to tweak the position every couple of months.

Folding windows??
Did Tim not tell you he was driving a Citroen 2CV....lol

 

[TimWills28]

Folding windows ?????? ;o)

The VCDS mod is great if your car comes without electronic folding mirrors. As the mirror itself is missing some sensors that store the mirror dip position you may need to tweak the position every couple of months.

Haha Windows made of cardboard lol


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[TimWills28]

Folding windows??
Did Tim not tell you he was driving a Citroen 2CV....lol

Exactly the Audi is my weekend car.. Citroen as a daily all day!


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[73pop]

Thought all was well but now the long button press dose not work, i noticed that i had left my roof open so trued to close it with key not working? looked in mmi settings everything if ticked to say its on. if i put the key in the lock turn it to unlock or lock windows go up and down. i remember when i had my v64motion there was a way of making it learn this function. dose anyone know if its possible to do this on an 8v?

 

[Rob2k68]

Think you have to hold the switch up to raise the window manually but when it's at the top keep the switch help up in the same position for 10 seconds and it re learns the position of the windows. Something like that !

 

[TimWills28]

Do you have VCDS?


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[TimWills28]

Think you have to hold the switch up to raise the window manually but when it's at the top keep the switch help up in the same position for 10 seconds and it re learns the position of the windows. Something like that !

This was on 8p quite sure it's same on 8v




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[TimWills28]

If not VCDS re - enabling is needed..weird that it should stop working once mirror dip was activated


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[DJAlix]

If not VCDS re - enabling is needed..weird that it should stop working once mirror dip was activated


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Modifying a setting can sometimes affect other settings within a car with various "versions" of VCDS.