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Sep 11, 2003 | 03:07 PM

MatthewC

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Someone please help (Passenger mirror)

My passenger mirror is moving back and foward whenever I stop and go. How do I fix it? Can anyone tell me how to take the mirror off please? Thank you

Sep 11, 2003 | 04:17 PM

tk97

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Re: Someone please help (MatthewC)

The first thing you should do is take the mirror itself off. It is held together by a few clips that just snap on and off. Inside the mirror unit is a heavy duty spring that holds the head unit in place on the neck of the mirror assembly. If the clip holding down the spring has come off, and there no tension on the spring then you've found the problem. Unfortunately, I have never heard of anyone being able to put that clip back on to the spring, which means you'll have to replace the mirror completely. Or you can do what I did and drill a hole between the mirror head unit and the neck and and put a bolt in place. It's a temporary fix, but it works for time being. Hope that helps. :cheers:

Sep 11, 2003 | 05:19 PM

WWK888

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Re: Someone please help (tk97)

If I am not mistaken I recently saw a post where a guy is doing the mirror fix for about $65. You send him your mirror and the turn around is about 5 days. Sure beats having to replace and paint a new one ($400 plus). I am sorry I dont have a link right now as I am on my way out...try a search. :cheers:

Sep 11, 2003 | 11:51 PM

Blackjetvette97

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Re: Someone please help (WWK888)

Hi all,
Matthew, I did the same thing as the previous poster(drilled the screw through housing and base) after the SECOND time it broke. Isn't it an ingenious design........a breakaway mirror that literally BREAKS when it is touched! What's the point of a breakaway mirror? I too remember a post about a member offering an orig fix to it for about $65.

Steve

Sep 12, 2003 | 12:11 AM

RockinC5

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Re: Someone please help (MatthewC)

I've kept this handy just in case I need it someday, hope you find it helpful :)

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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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Sep 12, 2003 | 12:39 AM

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Re: Someone please help (MatthewC)

I just submitted a new TechTip on how to fix it with a screw. It hasn't shown up yet in the TechTip list. There are detailed instructions and pics to show you what to do. You might ask a moderator to find it for you or list it permanently. :cheers: