Power mirrors not working
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Kennewick WA
Power mirrors not working
Nothing happens with either mirror when I work the toggle switch. I'm wondering if this is a common problem with an easy fix (broken wire) or is it "new switch" time?
The mirrors stopped working in the proper position so it's not like I need the switch but the car is show quality and I was wondering if they check this at car shows? I'm thinking about entering one.
Anyone priced a switch lately?
The mirrors stopped working in the proper position so it's not like I need the switch but the car is show quality and I was wondering if they check this at car shows? I'm thinking about entering one.
Anyone priced a switch lately?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,492
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From: New Jersey
Two things
1. You probably did this already but did you check the power mirror fuse?
2. You can take apart the switch and check the traces on both sides of the small circuit board. If none of the traces is burned or damaged, use a pencil eraser to clean the contact points and spray with a electronics cleaner, reassemble and see how it works.
If they still don't work, check for power to terminal c (power) of the switch connector - connect a test light to terminal c and ground with ignition on. If light goes on, then connect test light between terminal c and b (ground), if the light goes on the ground is alright.
1. You probably did this already but did you check the power mirror fuse?
2. You can take apart the switch and check the traces on both sides of the small circuit board. If none of the traces is burned or damaged, use a pencil eraser to clean the contact points and spray with a electronics cleaner, reassemble and see how it works.
If they still don't work, check for power to terminal c (power) of the switch connector - connect a test light to terminal c and ground with ignition on. If light goes on, then connect test light between terminal c and b (ground), if the light goes on the ground is alright.
Last edited by Silver96ce; Jul 5, 2012 at 09:18 PM.
