Driver's side mirror issue
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Driver's side mirror issue
Whenever I use my remote to unlock the car, the driver side mirror starts moving around and always ends up in the wrong position. It's not a memory issue because I would manually move the mirror in the correct position then save the setting but it keeps moving.
I tried searching for this issue but couldn't find anything similar. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this problem?
I tried searching for this issue but couldn't find anything similar. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this problem?
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You may be using the wrong key fob for the wrong settings. Each fob has its own settings for driver 1 and driver 2.
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I've read that it has to do with the potentiometers in the mirror for the position feedback. I don't have a link to the thread, but it was on here somewhere. Basically, they get "contamination build-up" on them and give "false" location readings. The fix is to remove the mirror glass and move the potentiometers in and out by hand to remove the build-up. Not sure how well that works as I have never done it. I would think that a contact cleaner would work really well, but I don't know how that would affect the other parts inside the motor housing. I need to change my mirror glass pretty soon and will try it then.
edit: found the fix thread - link
edit: found the fix thread - link
Last edited by cadwiz_01Z; May 25, 2018 at 09:10 PM. Reason: found thread
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I've read that it has to do with the potentiometers in the mirror for the position feedback. I don't have a link to the thread, but it was on here somewhere. Basically, they get "contamination build-up" on them and give "false" location readings. The fix is to remove the mirror glass and move the potentiometers in and out by hand to remove the build-up. Not sure how well that works as I have never done it. I would think that a contact cleaner would work really well, but I don't know how that would affect the other parts inside the motor housing. I need to change my mirror glass pretty soon and will try it then.
edit: found the fix thread - link
edit: found the fix thread - link