Wing mirrors won’t move

[Andyl57]

Hi folks, I’m having an issue with my wing mirrors, as I live on a narrow road I want to fold them in when parked, I haven’t got the electric folding type but I cannot manually move them either, they’re solid. Am I doing something wrong, I’ve read through my owners guide and cannot find anything?

Thanks

Andy

 

[daytonamart]

Dare I suggest a bit of brute force? I've got the A5 B8.5 without electric wing mirrors and they do require a good shove to move them in.

 

[rum4mo]

If I remember correctly, they don't fold "in" as much as folding "up/round" - so maybe you are trying to force them in the wrong direction, try more of a rotating motion to fold them.

 

[mk4gtiturbo]

As above, I had to fold mine this morning due to parking in a narrow street. Firm tap on the edge of the casing with the heel of your hand and it should go.

 

[Andyl57]

Success thank you all, yes they needed a bit more welly to go upwards, bit daunting when I’ve only had the car a week but all’s well

 

[Mike B]

Get some easing fluid in the pivot and work them until they are easier

 

[briceportier]

Success thank you all, yes they needed a bit more welly to go upwards, bit daunting when I’ve only had the car a week but all’s well

A week??? Time for your first retrofit! And you already know which one it's gonna be...

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[cbeadle2508]

are they definitely not power folding? as in there's no option for it on the control knob for them... I only ask as you can turn the power folding on/off in the MMI settings for central locking.

 

[Andyl57]

No they’re not sadly, just Left and Right movement and demist buttons, no folder at the bottom.

 

[cbeadle2508]

No they’re not sadly, just Left and Right movement and demist buttons, no folder at the bottom.

Okay, that’s a bit of a ******. Presumed you’d of checked and knew that already, but always worth checking!!!


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