Side view mirror swinging...
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Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Side view mirror swinging...
Hi all,
took the baby out for a ride and noticed the passenger side view mirror (on the door) swinging in the breeze!
I got home and removed the mirror and the plate behind it that is controlled by the electronics and can see a large spring and a round washer thing that looks as if it slips over the post from the door mount part...question is, how the heck do you depress that spring to attach that clip washer? can it be done without removing the entire mirror? that spring has some serious compression strength that the finger tips alone can't seem to depress...
Thanks for any info!
took the baby out for a ride and noticed the passenger side view mirror (on the door) swinging in the breeze!
I got home and removed the mirror and the plate behind it that is controlled by the electronics and can see a large spring and a round washer thing that looks as if it slips over the post from the door mount part...question is, how the heck do you depress that spring to attach that clip washer? can it be done without removing the entire mirror? that spring has some serious compression strength that the finger tips alone can't seem to depress...Thanks for any info!
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I posted this in March of 2003. I don't know if they still do this repair, but I would give them a call if I were you .
"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"
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington TN
Originally Posted by 3Vettes@Home
I posted this in March of 2003. I don't know if they still do this repair, but I would give them a call if I were you .
"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"
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Safety Car
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Originally Posted by vettenuts
What year is the car, this was a common problem on the 97's.
Thanks for the info below...I guess I will have to give that guy a try...
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Picton Ontario
mirror fix
Here's 2 more possibilities for do it yourselfers....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&page=2&pp=20
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...197&forum_id=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...8&page=2&pp=20
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...197&forum_id=1
Intermediate
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I have a free fix for this problem. Go to 7-11 & get a book of cardboard matches. Seriously. Carefully remove the mirror over the tube,(there is enough play in the wires to do this), fold the cardboard over and wedge it between the inside of the mirror and tube & gently twist it down, until it reaches bottom. I had both of my mirrors break. I tried velcro, etc. Didnt want to glue it. The repair holds for quite some time even when you wash the car. Good Luck
Pro
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
Originally Posted by 3Vettes@Home
I posted this in March of 2003. I don't know if they still do this repair, but I would give them a call if I were you .
"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"
BTW, replacing the mirror doesn't fix the problem. The shaft metal is too soft and the spring too strong! Go with Ed's fix!
