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Door mirror - Is there a re-calibration process? - 02 XC70

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The on going challenges of this car. The previous owner fitted an aftermarket passenger (RHS) rear view door mirror.

When you turn the ignition on the mirror takes on a life of it's own. It will randomly position itself anywhere but where you set it.

Is there a programming or re-calibration process possibly needed for this or is it a duff unit?

Neil.
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Does your car have a "memory" driver's seat with the "1, 2, 3" buttons? If so, this is likely the same "memory" system trying to adjust the mirrors, and getting confused. Adjust them where you want them, adjust the seat, press and hold "mem", and then press "1", "2", or "3" for a few seconds to both pair those setting with the use of that keyfob, and to allow those seat settings to be achieved again when pressing the "1", "2", or "3" memory buttons on the seat.

[Edited to correct the sequence per the excellent reminder offered below by lrock]
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When I see the car again (maybe this week) I will give that a try for sure. The dealer did say there is no process for that, but if this works that would be great. Not sure if the car has the memory seats or not but will let you know how it goes. I have a spare RH mirror to try if not.

Thanks,

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
2000 V70 SE NA - Sold

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Post by lrock »

in my 01 to SET memory you hold MEM and press the number to set it to. then the number itself to load those settings, in case holding doesnt work and you have a mem button

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> in my 01 to SET memory you hold MEM and press the number to set it to.
1982 240DL: Drove it 32 years and 1.5 million miles (sold, even still had mint leather!)
2001 v70 2.4T: The most expensive $1500 car I ever bought ("Volvo Turbo" - what an oxymoron!) (sold)
2004 v70: Far less fatally-flawed v70 - It served well (sold)
2010 v50: Smaller, slightly sportier wagon. Its got a spoiler, so I upgraded with sway bars!

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