996 Power mirrors not working

[sprocket]

Hi folks. This site has been a great help. I have my 996 running in tip top shape now and all the bugs worked out. Well.... except for one. I just noticed that my power mirrors are not working (both sides). it's a 2000 Carrera 4. Any ideas on where to start looking?

Thanks gang!

Roch.

[therock88]

I would start by checking the appropriate fuse(s). Simple enough to check. It would seem that if it is not that, it may be in the adjustment switch itself, since neither works.

Good luck.

DC

[whall]

Roch.,

If I'm not mistaken, the only mirror that moves automatically is the passenger side mirror. It moves down when you select reverse and moves back up when you select neutral or a forward gear. The movable mirror has to be programmed if you want it to move. The procedure is in your owner's manual. This is from a MY03 Carrera owner's manual found here on RennTech:

Operation with person buttons 1, 2

Storing seat position -

1. Switch ignition on.

2. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.

If you wish for the passenger's mirror to swivel down as a parking aid when reversing, reverse gear must be engaged when the seat position is stored.

3. Keep memory button M depressed and additionally press one of the person buttons 1 or 2.

The individual setting is now stored under the desired person button.

Recalling seat position -

1. Switch the ignition on or open the driver's door.

2. Press person button until the seat has reached its final position.

The mirror setting will be completed even if the person button is not kept depressed.

Note

Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted immediately by releasing the button.

Again, i'm not sure, but I would imagine that any seat/mirror memory is lost if the battery is disconnected.

Bill

[sprocket]

Roch.,

If I'm not mistaken, the only mirror that moves automatically is the passenger side mirror. It moves down when you select reverse and moves back up when you select neutral or a forward gear. The movable mirror has to be programmed if you want it to move. The procedure is in your owner's manual. This is from a MY03 Carrera owner's manual found here on RennTech:

Operation with person buttons 1, 2

Storing seat position -

1. Switch ignition on.

2. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.

If you wish for the passenger's mirror to swivel down as a parking aid when reversing, reverse gear must be engaged when the seat position is stored.

3. Keep memory button M depressed and additionally press one of the person buttons 1 or 2.

The individual setting is now stored under the desired person button.

Recalling seat position -

1. Switch the ignition on or open the driver's door.

2. Press person button until the seat has reached its final position.

The mirror setting will be completed even if the person button is not kept depressed.

Note

Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted immediately by releasing the button.

Again, i'm not sure, but I would imagine that any seat/mirror memory is lost if the battery is disconnected.

Bill

I don't have programable memory seats. so I doubt that's it. Having said that, I have disconnected the battery for various fixes. Would that have anything to do with it?

Thanks.

Roch.

[RFM]

If there is power on the system, a control of the switch is recommended.

[whall]

Roch.,

I think misunderstood your question/problem.

If your rear view mirrors don't move when you try to adjust them with the switch, check fuse B-5 (7.5 amps)....although if this fuse was blown, your back-up lights wouldn't work either. Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery souldn't have any bearing of the system....it has power or doesn't have power.

If the fuse is good, then the mirror adjustment switch might be the culprit. First, make sure you have positively selected the mirror you want to adjust by firmly pressing the left/right button. If that doesn't help, you may have to replace the switch (996.613.241.00 - $100.73 MSRP [cheaper at Sunset]).

To remove the switch, gently pry outward at the bottom of the triangular trim piece. When the bottom of the trim piece is loose, push up to disengage the top fastener. The plug is rectangular in shape and has two locking tabs that have to be pressed in to release the plug. The switch, itself, is removed from the trim piece by pushing out from behind the switch while squeezing locking tabs on the switch body. Installation is the reverse - remembering to hook the top mounting tab of the trim piece first and then "snapping" the bottom in.

Bill

Edited February 13, 2010 by whall

[sprocket]

Thanks guys,

reverse lights are working so it's not the fuse. I guess it's the switch. I'll have to take it apart and get another one.

R.