Side Mirror on a C5
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Side Mirror on a C5
The passenger side mirror on my C5 popped out...it is now loose and undriveable.
Has this happened to anyone....Can it be fixed or do I need to replace the entire mirror.
Thanks in advance for your response.
Has this happened to anyone....Can it be fixed or do I need to replace the entire mirror.
Thanks in advance for your response.
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Jochen did a great how-to repair post that he submitted as a Tech Tip but hasn't appeared yet. Here's the thread. Not sure if your entire housing or just the mirror popped off - this is just for the mirror itself.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...428&forum_id=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...428&forum_id=1
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Here is some information I saved from a while back about a guy who does the repair for $60:
just read this in my new Issue#150 NCRS DRIVELINE March-April. This Guy will repair "your" mirror with the "broken clip" syndrome. "A permanent repair, guaranteed NOT to break" Send the complete mirror w/wiring harness, with ck or money order for $60.00 inc. shipping and handling. He offers a two day turn around after the mirror is received. He even offers by phone, mirror removal & installation instructions, ph# 330-783-0083 ext.15, after 4:30 pm 330-757-9466. Name & address: Ed H. Swaneck, 4030 Simon Road, Bordman, Ohio 44512.
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From: Saint Louis Missouri
If you don't mind it not folding in anymore, I have talked to some owners who just used some industrial strength epoxy(glue) and just glued it in place. They say it is solid as a rock...probably only cost a few dollars?
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Originally Posted by MadRick
The passenger side mirror on my C5 popped out...it is now loose and undriveable.
Has this happened to anyone....Can it be fixed or do I need to replace the entire mirror.
Thanks in advance for your response.
Has this happened to anyone....Can it be fixed or do I need to replace the entire mirror.
Thanks in advance for your response.
Mine did that, had to get a whole new one from GM, painted and installed for $280
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Originally Posted by sandmanusd
Dunno about the "cheap fix"..
Mine did that, had to get a whole new one from GM, painted and installed for $280
Mine did that, had to get a whole new one from GM, painted and installed for $280
Ed's the guy you want to send it to. He's done both of mine - at different times. Pull the whole tihing off and drive the car without them - be back in a week or so depending on shipping.
