Weird Issue w/ Passenger Mirror

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05-04-2010, 03:37 PM

toofanmasti

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Weird Issue w/ Passenger Mirror

2002 TLS 154K miles.
Whenever I put car into R drive, passenger mirror shifts downwards. Then when I put car into D drive, mirror shift back to original position. Don't have a clue what happened. Its been doing this for over 6months now. Anyone aware of a similar problem?

Thank you for the help.

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05-04-2010, 03:40 PM

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I have a 3rd gen. If you move the mirror selector towards the L or the R and put it in reverse the respective mirror will go down. If the selector is in the center NO mirror will go down.

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05-04-2010, 04:17 PM

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Normal man, it help you park so you don't scratch your rims on the sidewalk.

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05-04-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by toofanmasti

... are you serious ? it's supposed to be like that.. it comes like that stock. it's a feature for the noobies who can't parallel park. they have these on euro cars like bmw's as well. if you don't like that option, simply slide the mirror change position to either "L" or "R" and it won't move down while in reverse.

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05-04-2010, 05:34 PM

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I have a 3rd gen. If you move the mirror selector towards the L or the R and put it in reverse the respective mirror will go down. If the selector is in the center NO mirror will go down.

other way around buddy . it WONT move down while it's in either "L" or "R". it WILL if it's in the middle position.

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05-04-2010, 05:41 PM

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lol

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05-04-2010, 05:44 PM

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other way around buddy . it WONT move down while it's in either "L" or "R". it WILL if it's in the middle position.

3rd gen is different

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05-04-2010, 06:10 PM

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other way around buddy . it WONT move down while it's in either "L" or "R". it WILL if it's in the middle position.

If you read, I stated that I HAVE A 3RD GEN.
But thanks for playing!

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05-04-2010, 08:20 PM

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There is NOTHING wrong with your car. Its supposed to do that for parking.

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05-04-2010, 09:26 PM

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i just lol-ed at this thread. thanks for the laugh!

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05-04-2010, 09:29 PM

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are you sheeeting me??- us gen2 have the auto-down mirror like 3 does?
man my switch has been in the wrong postition all this time?

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05-04-2010, 10:34 PM

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I love this feature though It impresses everyone that sit in my car!! 99-01 FTL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! Wid uglee Honda Accord side mirrors....lol

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05-05-2010, 12:49 AM

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My 2000 TL doesn't have that feature.

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05-05-2010, 09:13 AM

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The usual question on this is why BOTH don't tilt down, but yes, only the passenger side does.

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05-05-2010, 09:17 AM

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My 2000 TL doesn't have that feature.

really?

so 99s, 01-03 has it?

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05-05-2010, 09:18 AM

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i did read your post .. i always thought it worked the same way for the 2nd and 3rd gen though .. oh well

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05-05-2010, 09:18 AM

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really?

so 99s, 01-03 has it?

Nope, only 02-03's do.

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05-05-2010, 09:23 AM

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ahh misread MOBB thought he said FTW....hehehe, honestly i rarely use it, only if im in a tight spot and cant see the parking lines.

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05-05-2010, 09:50 AM

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since usa cars often park against the curb on passenger side- it makes sense for just that side to lower itself so you can see the curb as you back up--
prevent curb shots with wheel
unless you already drive with side looking down at the ground behind you~

Ive got to go see if this really is on my 01

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