Side mirror doesn't work when trans. in reverse
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Side mirror doesn't work when trans. in reverse
This is more of a curiosity thing than a plea for help.
I notice whenever I put the transmission into Reverse and try adjusting the side mirror(s) it will not work. Would seem weird that it's supposed to do that especially since the manual makes no mention of it. Works just when transmission is in Park or Drive. Maybe next time you are out in your x300 you can test this for me please. Mine is 1995 XJR.
Until I sell my 1992 Buick Riviera that is tarped in the driveway, I have to reverse the XJR behind it (parallel park) into the garage.
I notice whenever I put the transmission into Reverse and try adjusting the side mirror(s) it will not work. Would seem weird that it's supposed to do that especially since the manual makes no mention of it. Works just when transmission is in Park or Drive. Maybe next time you are out in your x300 you can test this for me please. Mine is 1995 XJR.
Until I sell my 1992 Buick Riviera that is tarped in the driveway, I have to reverse the XJR behind it (parallel park) into the garage.
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If you have reverse dip mirrors in that year, it would make sense that adjustment is locked out in reverse.
On the X308 reverse dip is activated by selecting reverse gear, toggling "back" on the mirror adjuster while right is selected. The RHS mirror will then dip 7 degrees to help you see the curb. LHD markets.
On the X308 reverse dip is activated by selecting reverse gear, toggling "back" on the mirror adjuster while right is selected. The RHS mirror will then dip 7 degrees to help you see the curb. LHD markets.
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Hmmm.
I think mine does the same thing. Can't remember. I'll verify later.
I don't like the mirror dip feature, nor easy exit seats and steering wheel adjustment, etc. so I turned everything off with the switch on the steering column and haven't given any of it a though in years !
Cheers
DD
I think mine does the same thing. Can't remember. I'll verify later.
I don't like the mirror dip feature, nor easy exit seats and steering wheel adjustment, etc. so I turned everything off with the switch on the steering column and haven't given any of it a though in years !
Cheers
DD
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I've seen a concern where the mirror doesn't dip in reverse. The best I can remember is that on the X300s you have to tap down on the mirror joystick while in reverse for it to go down. It will return to its original position when the shifter is moved from reverse. The system does not dip automatically as newer cars can be programmed to do. I'll have to check my car tomorrow cause my curiosity has the best of me right now. I don't like the feature either and never use it.
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