2017 VW Tiguan drivers mirror issue

[Col3691]

Hello

I know this is a forum for Transporters, but I've seen that some folk on here have had the same issue with the drivers wing mirror that I'm having with my 2017 Tiguan.

When I lock the car the drivers mirror doesn't fold in. If I use the fold icon on the mirror console both fold as normal, although the drivers is slightly slower.

Googled it and the common suggestions are;
Try holding it to bring it into sync (you hear a loud click)
Try lowering/closing the window and holding to reset comfort setting.

The battery hasn't been disconnected so I know that's part of the issue.
I bought the car from the company I work for and it had had a bit bump on the drivers door (which I got repaired) so I'm wondering if maybe it caused some damage to the actuator/wiring/module.
I took it to a VW garage and they claimed it's the door actuator that's faulty and wanted £500 to sort it. No chance.

Just wondering if anyone else has managed another work around

I've bought an actuator and door panel removal kit off ebay just in case

Cheers
Col

 

[Martin 123]

I had to reset my folding mirrors on the T6.1 today (also showing as the windows wound down on the my VW app).
They had stopped folding in when I locked the door.
To do this I wound the window as far down as it would go and kept the button pushed down for a few seconds. I then wound the window up as far as it would go and kept the button pressed for a few seconds.
This has reset the window lifter. It has also reset the brain and the door mirrors now fold up.
I hope it works for your situation

 

[Col3691]

Hi Martin and thanks for the reply. The issue with my drivers wing mirror was that the actuator/door mech was faulty.

I replaced the actuator with one I got off ebay for £40. Found a vid on YouTube on taking the door card off and removing the door mech. Took about an hour to sort and the wing mirror is fine now

 

[Martin 123]

Hi Col,
Great you have got it sorted out
Cheers
Martin