Annoying noise when the wing mirror is folding or unfolding when locking/unlocking car. This is on a mk3.5 Octavia but is probably the same on similar VAG cars golf mk7, audi a3 etc
Thanks so much. Had the same problem on my MK7 Fiesta, but like you said, they're all very similar mechanisms. Used WD40 and the issue is completely resolved. Thanks again.
Thanks for the video - really helpful and by using silicone spray grease the noise from my folding mirrors is much improved, though not perfect. Mine is a MK3 superb with auto dimming mirrors.
Thanks for this! This exact thing is happening to my Camry (although not motorised). I wonder if it would have been more effective to use actual grease over these aerosol sprays as it would last longer?
Be careful. In my case the metal clip (on the right side, seen at 0:58) broke because there was an angular force applied while removing. Guess it was not apply some pressure after tilt down as mentioned in the video, but some more information needed
I have the same issue on audi A3 and I tried to follow your suggestion of using wd-40. And then the noise disappears.... for 1 day, and then the noise happens again...
Hi Mike, Not that I can see, there may be a small difference but not enough for me to add to the list of details that drive me mad.....and that's already a long list in my life.....
@@lostandoverengineered878 The less you care about these neglectable things, the happier and richer your life is. :) (my wife is doing a better job living by these rules than I am) i was going through YT for this issue, and found your video. Thanks for sharing. I did recognise some slipstick in the sound, but couldn't put my finger on it. It's an extra load on the gears as well you want to avoid. I have a PTFE sheet of 1mm, i'll try to cut it to size and put that in to see if it works without grease. (i guess the grease/wd40 will loose it's lubricating funtion in a few months, since the contact area of the actual spring on the plastic is relative small)
