side mirror
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,162
Likes: 81
From: Bel Air MD
You can check in the DIY sticky post for instructions on how to do a fix yourself. I also think that there is someone who will do the fix for you if you send him the mirror. Again, do a search to find out who it is. It may be easier to have him do the fix for you.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,847
Likes: 795
From: Longview Texas
No easy fix. There is a very strong spring in the mirror, and a weak retaining clip that tends to pop off. Once it is off, you have to take the mirror apart and modify the post with a retaining pin or some other method to retain the spring. The wires to the mirror also run through the center of the post, so it is a real pain to fix.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 110
Likes: 1
From: Fredericksburg Virginia
I had the exact same thing happen to my driver's side mirror. I used the guy that rwlC5 mentioned in his post. If I remember correctly the name was Ed Swaneck. Ed did a great job on my mirror and really it only cost me around $75 and the time it took to get the mirror on and off the car. I can't find his contact info, but I'll keep looking and pass it on when I find it.
Good luck
Good luck
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 110
Likes: 1
From: Fredericksburg Virginia
Just found this in the tech section...it's the guy I was talking about. It's been over two years since he fixed mine so I have no clue if he is still doing this work. Worth a shot though. Hope it helps.
"I 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: E.H. Swaneck, 4030 Simon Road, Bordman, Ohio 44512. Other NCRS members can verify ad, page 66. Sounds like it would be worth a try"
"I 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: E.H. Swaneck, 4030 Simon Road, Bordman, Ohio 44512. Other NCRS members can verify ad, page 66. Sounds like it would be worth a try"
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 479
Likes: 2
From: Hollywood Maryland
