Wing Mirrors not folding in

[Fabio Bignose]

Hi Chris,

I am in Ireland, my GTD was BW35 and my mirrors unfold on ignition, and fold on lock.

[JoeGTI]

They're definitely standard in Ireland. My GTI (June 2013 build) has them.

There is an option in the Infotainment screen to switch the feature on/off though (In the CAR menu, not sure where exactly). Maybe yours are just turned off in there.

You can also fold them "manually"... turn the mirror adjustment knob to the "mirror fold" position and they'll fold that way too.

EDIT: I just read that you don't even have the option on the mirror toggle knob to fold them??? That is really odd. Sounds like someone screwed up in the factory! It definitely should be there! Is it a brand new car or ex demo?

[gtd2010]

They're definitely standard in Ireland. My GTI (June 2013 build) has them.

There is an option in the Infotainment screen to switch the feature on/off though (In the CAR menu, not sure where exactly). Maybe yours are just turned off in there.

You can also fold them "manually"... turn the mirror adjustment knob to the "mirror fold" position and they'll fold that way too.

EDIT: I just read that you don't even have the option on the mirror toggle knob to fold them??? That is really odd. Sounds like someone screwed up in the factory! It definitely should be there! Is it a brand new car or ex demo?

Hi Joe,

Thanks for that, it seems very strange to me.

Definitely a brand new car, only had 12KM when I collected.

Thats correct, I don't even have the option to change to mirror fold position and no option with the entertainment system, its just like it has been left out all together.

Is there any way it can be programmed in or retro fit if I get no good of VW Ireland?

[gtd2010]

Hi Chris,

I am in Ireland, my GTD was BW35 and my mirrors unfold on ignition, and fold on lock.

Hi Fabio,

Thanks for confirming this, appreciate it.

Chris

[monkeyhanger]

I would threaten rejecting the car if they don’t provide you with adequate recompense for erroneously not fitting it to your car as it is standard equipment (unless they can retrofit it for you free of charge). No way they should get off scot-free for a cock-up like that. It seems quite a cheap option for the Audi A1 – just £125. At the very least I’d be wanting some cash back in that ball-park.

Check every bit of equipment that you should have is there.

[JoeGTI]

They're definitely standard in Ireland. My GTI (June 2013 build) has them.

There is an option in the Infotainment screen to switch the feature on/off though (In the CAR menu, not sure where exactly). Maybe yours are just turned off in there.

You can also fold them "manually"... turn the mirror adjustment knob to the "mirror fold" position and they'll fold that way too.

EDIT: I just read that you don't even have the option on the mirror toggle knob to fold them??? That is really odd. Sounds like someone screwed up in the factory! It definitely should be there! Is it a brand new car or ex demo?

Hi Joe,

Thanks for that, it seems very strange to me.

Definitely a brand new car, only had 12KM when I collected.

Thats correct, I don't even have the option to change to mirror fold position and no option with the entertainment system, its just like it has been left out all together.

Is there any way it can be programmed in or retro fit if I get no good of VW Ireland?

I'm no expert but I'd say it's not a simple nor cheap retro-fit. I know in the MK6 it meant getting new door module controllers and possibly even the entire wing mirror had to be changed. Not straightforward. My first port of call would be to tackle VW and get to the bottom of why they aren't fitted, armed with the knowledge that they're definitely standard. If you check out any GTI/D in Ireland (there's a few demos and stock cars around the dealers), you'll see for yourself. I think they're even standard on the Highline spec. Do your mirrors have the puddle lights underneath?

If they forgot to put that into the car, what else did they "forget"?

[gtd2010]

They're definitely standard in Ireland. My GTI (June 2013 build) has them.

There is an option in the Infotainment screen to switch the feature on/off though (In the CAR menu, not sure where exactly). Maybe yours are just turned off in there.

You can also fold them "manually"... turn the mirror adjustment knob to the "mirror fold" position and they'll fold that way too.

EDIT: I just read that you don't even have the option on the mirror toggle knob to fold them??? That is really odd. Sounds like someone screwed up in the factory! It definitely should be there! Is it a brand new car or ex demo?

Hi Joe,

Thanks for that, it seems very strange to me.

Definitely a brand new car, only had 12KM when I collected.

Thats correct, I don't even have the option to change to mirror fold position and no option with the entertainment system, its just like it has been left out all together.

Is there any way it can be programmed in or retro fit if I get no good of VW Ireland?

I'm no expert but I'd say it's not a simple nor cheap retro-fit. I know in the MK6 it meant getting new door module controllers and possibly even the entire wing mirror had to be changed. Not straightforward. My first port of call would be to tackle VW and get to the bottom of why they aren't fitted, armed with the knowledge that they're definitely standard. If you check out any GTI/D in Ireland (there's a few demos and stock cars around the dealers), you'll see for yourself. I think they're even standard on the Highline spec. Do your mirrors have the puddle lights underneath?

If they forgot to put that into the car, what else did they "forget"?

I never checked the puddle lights, ill check them tonight to make sure.

My mother got a new highline golf last week and it is standard on her car

[JoeGTI]

They're definitely standard in Ireland. My GTI (June 2013 build) has them.

There is an option in the Infotainment screen to switch the feature on/off though (In the CAR menu, not sure where exactly). Maybe yours are just turned off in there.

You can also fold them "manually"... turn the mirror adjustment knob to the "mirror fold" position and they'll fold that way too.

EDIT: I just read that you don't even have the option on the mirror toggle knob to fold them??? That is really odd. Sounds like someone screwed up in the factory! It definitely should be there! Is it a brand new car or ex demo?

Hi Joe,

Thanks for that, it seems very strange to me.

Definitely a brand new car, only had 12KM when I collected.

Thats correct, I don't even have the option to change to mirror fold position and no option with the entertainment system, its just like it has been left out all together.

Is there any way it can be programmed in or retro fit if I get no good of VW Ireland?

I'm no expert but I'd say it's not a simple nor cheap retro-fit. I know in the MK6 it meant getting new door module controllers and possibly even the entire wing mirror had to be changed. Not straightforward. My first port of call would be to tackle VW and get to the bottom of why they aren't fitted, armed with the knowledge that they're definitely standard. If you check out any GTI/D in Ireland (there's a few demos and stock cars around the dealers), you'll see for yourself. I think they're even standard on the Highline spec. Do your mirrors have the puddle lights underneath?

If they forgot to put that into the car, what else did they "forget"?

I never checked the puddle lights, ill check them tonight to make sure.

My mother got a new highline golf last week and it is standard on her car

There you go. The GTI/D has (or should have!) everything the Highline has plus a few more bits and bobs. Someone seriously screwed up in Wolfsburg when your car was built... it's very odd.

[gtd2010]

They're definitely standard in Ireland. My GTI (June 2013 build) has them.

There is an option in the Infotainment screen to switch the feature on/off though (In the CAR menu, not sure where exactly). Maybe yours are just turned off in there.

You can also fold them "manually"... turn the mirror adjustment knob to the "mirror fold" position and they'll fold that way too.

EDIT: I just read that you don't even have the option on the mirror toggle knob to fold them??? That is really odd. Sounds like someone screwed up in the factory! It definitely should be there! Is it a brand new car or ex demo?

Hi Joe,

Thanks for that, it seems very strange to me.

Definitely a brand new car, only had 12KM when I collected.

Thats correct, I don't even have the option to change to mirror fold position and no option with the entertainment system, its just like it has been left out all together.

Is there any way it can be programmed in or retro fit if I get no good of VW Ireland?

I'm no expert but I'd say it's not a simple nor cheap retro-fit. I know in the MK6 it meant getting new door module controllers and possibly even the entire wing mirror had to be changed. Not straightforward. My first port of call would be to tackle VW and get to the bottom of why they aren't fitted, armed with the knowledge that they're definitely standard. If you check out any GTI/D in Ireland (there's a few demos and stock cars around the dealers), you'll see for yourself. I think they're even standard on the Highline spec. Do your mirrors have the puddle lights underneath?

If they forgot to put that into the car, what else did they "forget"?

I never checked the puddle lights, ill check them tonight to make sure.

My mother got a new highline golf last week and it is standard on her car

There you go. The GTI/D has (or should have!) everything the Highline has plus a few more bits and bobs. Someone seriously screwed up in Wolfsburg when your car was built... it's very odd.

That's what I am thinking as well.

I am waiting for Volkswagen to call me back and I will tell them everything I have learned on this forum since I have voiced my query.

Thanks Joe

[gtd2010]

I just got a message from Volkswagen Ireland on facebook and they tell me that a small number of GTD's were built without this feature. I am still waiting on a reason...