ll_22

I've begun to notice that sometimes when I an in "R" the side mirror tilt function is not engaging. Sometimes I need to flip the mirror switch to the middle than back to the right(or left) side again. Sometimes I need to restart the car to reset something.

Anybody else with this problem? I'm wondering if there is a failing contact somewhere in the circuit. Such a trivial but nonetheless annoying thing.

potmilkz

um, you might need to disconnect battery to recalibrate the electronics in the car. sometimes that works.

try that if not, then there might be a fuse?

Edward'TLS

Bring it to the dealership. It's the power mirror module acting up.

Wooty Woo

It will only tilt when it's set in the Middle setting. If it's still not working try asking the dealership.

LaCostaRacer

Are you sure about the middle position? I have a 3G and it is definitely not the middle- you can choose either mirror side to tilt by moving the switch to the side. The middle position disables tilt in my car and I bet the same is with the 4th gen.

Stew4HD

The middle position/switch disables mirror tilt in mine

Treblig

I believe that is correct. Middle position disables tilt, right for right mirror tilt, left for left. If none of these works for you, as already posted, a trip to the dealer is probably the fix.

Wooty Woo

Whoops I think you guys are right, my bad!

riceballtrp

If it's a 4G, the dealerships know about the mirror problems and will fix for free if still under warranty. My '09 had a problem and it was the actuator.

Mr Marco

yep, had to replace mine.

ll_22

Thanks!
Glad to know it's a known issue, yeah today it's totally out of commission.

Hopefully it's a quick fix? Assume just have to wait for parts to come in?

potmilkz

btw for some reason your sig shows the color of your car really well! more blue than usual

VRCD_NY

Ive had the same issue on my 4g also. It only once in a blue moon and when it does it makes a clicking sound but it doesnt tilt. Weird. Happens rarely.

Stew4HD

My 3G would do that sometimes. It would make a clicking sound and not tilt.. like a drive belt was slipping

VRCD_NY

So if I take it in to the dealer they should know about this issue already?

riceballtrp

Yep...takes about an hour if they have the part. Mine works well now.

thanhnike

i didnt know that our 4g can be tilt when we back up. my 2010 4g its never tilt since i bought it. i tho only the MDX can be tilt.

Stew4HD

Slide the mirror adjust switch to the left and when you put the shifter in reverse, the left mirror tilts down.. same for the right side when the switch is in the right side adjust

Glashub

Oh man, you guys are funny. Did you open the owners manual or play with the switches at all?

Now I know why Acura keeps its tech to a minimum. lol

riceballtrp

Owner's manuals??? I thought those were cabin counter weights and a coloring book for road trips!

Glashub

ll_22

It's definitely a deep blue in direct sunlight, on cloudy days it appears very dark almost black from certain angles.

Anyway, I think my mirror problem is bad contacts at the switch. Why? Because I've noticed it only when weather is cool/cold, when it warms up in the car it seems to work fine. So this morning when I started up in the garage the mirror was AGAIN not working. I then applied pressure on the entire switch while I slide it to L or R side and it worked like nothing was wrong.

We'll see how long this trick works but sounds like a bad connection that comes and goes depending on thermal material expansion/contraction....