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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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I have a 1986 Coup and the driver side remote mirror isn't working. Any suggestions?
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Could be quite a few things.But I would start with testing the rocker switch that switches from left to right mirrors,then work your way to the joystick checking for power.This will require removal of the center console,that's not too hard,and seems like the easiest place to start.My 86 had the same problem with both mirrors being intermitent,but that was a poor contact on my fuse holder.Good luck.
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I had a similar problem. It turned out to be a bad rocker switch that switches from left to right mirrors. Once I replaced it, all was well.
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I had the same problem, but it was the motor in the mirror. One of the gears was froze up. I removed the glass and manually unfroze the gear and oiled it with WD40 and it worked fine afterward.
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Originally Posted by trulytex
I had the same problem, but it was the motor in the mirror. One of the gears was froze up. I removed the glass and manually unfroze the gear and oiled it with WD40 and it worked fine afterward.
how do you remove the glass?
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Originally Posted by Joslinm
how do you remove the glass?
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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Gently grab the glass on both sides and pull - it pops right out.
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Originally Posted by trulytex
I had the same problem, but it was the motor in the mirror. One of the gears was froze up. I removed the glass and manually unfroze the gear and oiled it with WD40 and it worked fine afterward.
Does it just pop back on??? Any special tips for removal and reinstallation?

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Originally Posted by pmihaltian
Does it just pop back on??? Any special tips for removal and reinstallation?
Yes, it just pops back on. Just be gentle. When you reinstall, just press in the middle of the mirror glass. When you remove the glass, it will be evident how to put it back on. No Big Deal. The little gear was just froze on mine - it would go left/right but not up/down. I just rolled the gear between my thumb and forefinger to free it up, then added a little WD40. Try it, it's a quick and easy test.
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