When putting the car in reverse sometimes the drivers side rear view mirror tilts down but the pass side stays normal, some times neither one of them tilt down and other times the pass side mirror tilts down (like in the 2nd gen TL). Isnt the pass side mirror the only one that supposed to tilt down or is there something wrong with the car?

 

It depends on the position of your power mirror selector - middle does nothing, left tilts driver's side and, you guessed it right tilts passenger side!

 

you select which mirror will tilt or u can select neither

 

Im a near future owner of a TL but if I remember correctly from my salesrep, depending on where the button is for adjusting your rear view mirrors determines which mirror tilts or doesn't when in reverse. If the button is set for the left the left mirror tilts, if for the right the right tilts, in the middle neither tilt.

 

 

Oh ok. It was wierd to me because from what i remember, in the 2nd gen TL only the pass side mirror tilted when shifting into reverse no matter what.

As for your attempt at a smart ass comment about not getting a manual...who read those anyway

 

Quick Question. Why wouldn't you read the manual. Judging by your name I think I see what the problem is. Its your moms car. Therefor you wouldn't really care because you didn't pay for it. I would think that when you are spending that kind of money you would want to know what and what not to do in order to keep your car in tip top shape.

 

I love reading instruction manuals!

 

This is simple. The problem seems to be with the person sitting in the drivers seat at the time this odd mirror behavior occurs. There is an easy fix. Get on the nearest interstate, take the speedo up to about 80 - that ought to do, grab the strange looking black folder object in the glovebox....open the driver door and bail. Problem solved.

 

At a minimum, at least try to find the answer in the manual. Some forum members will bash others for saying exactly what we're all thinking and just like Rets said, "Does anybody read the freaking manual?"

Sure, very few will read it cover to cover; however, if you have a question about the new car someone in your family just bought then open the fuc*ing manual up and take a quick review to see if you can find your answer. Hell, you might learn the answer to your question and a lot more about your new TL.

 

RTFM

 

rtfm!!!!!!!

 

I guess that's one possible explanation. Maybe Acura ran short of the manuals like they ran short of Navi parts.

 

Did your mommy type your message for you?

 

i never knew our mirrors tilted! i must try this tomorrow.

 

You guys are harsh... haha

 

This is a classic PICNIC error...

Problem
In
Chair
Not
In
Car

 

Rtfm !!!

 

First time I've heard this one.. love it.. going to use it in the future.. haha

 

lol some of you guy have too much free time on your hands.................

 

you guys do realize that this thread was created in 2004 and a majority of the posts being quoted are almost 4 years old...

 

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *breathe in* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

heellooo 4 year thread revival ftw

 

*looks back*.. phew.. all my posts were quoting posts from today.. def didn't even notice the timestamp on the OP's orig post

 

It will tilt on whichever direction your toggle switch for adjusting the mirrors is set to. If you have it pushed to the left, your driver's side mirror will tilt. If you have it pushed to the right, the passenger's side will tilt. If you leave it neutral in the middle, neither will.

 

^^ LOL! I think we established that already

 

so, wait, I don't get it, what tilts? how?

Wish though the actual unit moved inward when parked...

 

Mine does... with a quick belly bump!

 

^^^ ummm, elaborate on the Jewish part please

 

I don't think you want him to.........

 

for 23 youre pretty stupid... hick education?

 

The Irony, I am not white, I am a spic. Notice how racism doesnt offend me, plus this is the internet. RELAX!

 

^^ Lol this guy...
I know what you mean but you have to know when to use it and when not to. This is not the place.

And its caucasian, not cock-asian...

 

After 4 years I wonder is the OP figured his mirrors out.........or read the manual.

 

LOL...what a thread revival and how everyone is busting his chops on the tilt that has been answered many times over...

 

 

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OK, since we are talking about the Mirror In Reverse,

I've noticed this a few times already, on my passenger side, when hitting reverse, as the mirror is tilting down, I hear cracking... It scares me. Anyone has experienced this? It's like something is blocking the mirror from smoothly tilting, but when I move the mirror manually (all directions) it is fine...

08 TL-S

 

It's your Mirror motors going out. Just had mine replaced a couple months ago.