Mirror Fix
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Pro
Joined: May 2006
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From: LaSalle Ontario
Mirror Fix
I need help fixing my mirrors on my 92. When you use the dirrectional button inside the car, for both the drivers and passengers side the mirrors will move in some directions but not all. Eg. If you try to move the mirror in using the button it won't move in, but if you try using the button for the same mirror and push it out - it will move out or if you try moving it up, it won't move but it will move down. Is there a fix for this and how hard? The button works fine because using the same button for both mirrors, each mirror has different up, down , in and out capabilities.
Thanks for your help!
Chris
Thanks for your help!
Chris
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Pennsylvania
I had the same problem with mine on my 85 last year. I think that they're not used enough to keep them operating correctly. I just flipped the switch back and forth about 10 times, operated the mirrors in all directions and flipped it again in the same way. It has operated correctly ever since. I read this suggestion here from someone else and it works. Every so often just operate the switches for windows, seats and mirrors. It must keep the contacts clean is all I can figure.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Seattle / Tacoma area Washington
Also, there is a little plastic X piece that holds it in place in the mirror assembly itself. It is called a trunion and is a cheap fix.
I had to get one for my 87. I have also from time to time just tapping the mirror helps.
I do believe that using them from time to time does help a lot. Probably keeps corrosion from building up. I do move mine in all directions once in a while.
I had to get one for my 87. I have also from time to time just tapping the mirror helps.
I do believe that using them from time to time does help a lot. Probably keeps corrosion from building up. I do move mine in all directions once in a while.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
I had the same problem with mine on my 85 last year. I think that they're not used enough to keep them operating correctly. I just flipped the switch back and forth about 10 times, operated the mirrors in all directions and flipped it again in the same way. It has operated correctly ever since. I read this suggestion here from someone else and it works. Every so often just operate the switches for windows, seats and mirrors. It must keep the contacts clean is all I can figure.
Also, there is a little plastic X piece that holds it in place in the mirror assembly itself. It is called a trunion and is a cheap fix.
I had to get one for my 87. I have also from time to time just tapping the mirror helps.
I do believe that using them from time to time does help a lot. Probably keeps corrosion from building up. I do move mine in all directions once in a while.
I had to get one for my 87. I have also from time to time just tapping the mirror helps.
I do believe that using them from time to time does help a lot. Probably keeps corrosion from building up. I do move mine in all directions once in a while.
the mirrors on all my cars get like that if I don't exercise them once in a while
