Swiveling down mirror in reverse

[eduardrw_99]

I have a 2001 996 convertible with memory seats.

Putting it in reverse swivels down the passenger mirror - exactly what I want.

However when I put it in forward, it returns to a position which seems to be independent of memory 1,2 or 3.

If I press one of the memory buttons the mirror goes to the programed position.

Anybody figured out how to make the passenger mirror go back to a position programed in memory 1,2 or 3 ?????

[geoff]

Not sure about the 996, but had a similar problem on my '05 997. Right before the car went out of warranty earlier this year, the dealer replaced the passenger mirror control unit and it has been working fine ever since (after they tried "resetting the computer" several times). You might want to look in the PET for what the part is and see if anything much changed in that area between the 996 and 997, and if no changes, start there.

[eduardrw_99]

Before I change out hardware I wanted to know if there is any hidden programming trick.

It looks like the mirror is always resetting to a "neutral" position" just not exactly to the position programed in memory 1,2 or 3.

Any insight is appreciated.

[eduardrw_99]

Anybody?