4 Reasons Why Tesla Mirror Not Unfolding?

Tesla owners love their cars for many reasons, but one of the features that make them stand out is the automatic folding and unfolding of the side mirrors.

This feature helps to protect the mirrors from damage, reduce wind noise, and save space when parking.

However, some Tesla owners have reported that their mirrors do not unfold properly, causing inconvenience and safety issues.

Why Tesla Mirror Not Unfolding?

#1. Autofold Not Activated

One of the simplest reasons why your Tesla mirrors may not unfold is that you have not activated the autofold option in the settings.

To check this, go to Controls > Quick Controls > Mirrors and make sure the Fold option is turned on. You can also adjust the Mirror Auto Tilt and Mirror Auto Fold settings to your preference.

If you want your mirrors to fold and unfold automatically based on your location, you can enable the Always Fold Mirrors at this Location option when you park at a specific place.

#2. Frozen Mirror Mechanism

Tesla door mirrors not folding could very well depend on where you live. Tesla doesn’t like extreme heat but even more so dislikes extreme cold.

Any drop in temperature below zero degrees and your mirrors can likely freeze and temporarily stop folding and unfolding. This is more likely to happen if it has rained and then freezes.

To prevent this from happening, you can try to cover your mirrors with a cloth or a plastic bag when you park in cold weather. You can also use a hair dryer or a warm cloth to melt the ice and free the mirror mechanism.

However, be careful not to apply too much force or heat, as this may damage the mirror or the motor.

#3. Specific Location

Another reason why your Tesla mirrors may not unfold is that your car is at a specific location where you have previously set them to fold automatically.

For example, if you have enabled the Always Fold Mirrors at this Location option when you parked in your garage, your mirrors will fold every time you enter or exit that location.

This may be convenient for saving space, but it may also cause confusion if you forget about it.

To avoid this problem, you can either disable the Always Fold Mirrors at this Location option when you leave that location or manually unfold your mirrors by pressing the Fold button on the touchscreen or by pushing the mirror assembly away from you.

#4. Blown Fuse

If your mirrors are not folding and you have ruled out the weather or a preset being the problem, then we need to go back to basics. It could be a blown fuse. There are two paths to take if this is the case:

• Contact Tesla Service Center
• Try and identify and replace the fuse

Contacting Tesla Service Center is the safest and easiest option, as they will be able to diagnose and fix the problem for you.

However, if you want to try and replace the fuse yourself, you will need to locate the fuse box under the hood of your car and find the fuse that corresponds to the mirror motor.

You can use a multimeter or a test light to check if the fuse is blown or not. If it is, you will need to replace it with a new one with the same rating.

However, be aware that replacing a fuse yourself may void your warranty or cause other problems if done incorrectly. Therefore, we recommend that you contact Tesla Service Center for assistance.

Conclusion

Tesla mirror not unfolding is a common problem that many owners face, but it is not a serious one. Most of the time, it can be fixed by adjusting some settings, unfreezing the mirror mechanism, or replacing a blown fuse.

We hope this article has been helpful to you. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know.