Sun visor mirror hinge broken
Team Owner
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
My research indicates that I am the only person on earth who has not broken a C6 visor mirror hinge.
Now, I've gotta figure out why; because I'm not particularly gentle with them. Same with my wife.
Now, I've gotta figure out why; because I'm not particularly gentle with them. Same with my wife.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Marshall, Missouri
Lubrication is the key. Just a drop on each hinge once a year or so have kept mine working smoothly and silently. Just about everything works a little better with some lubrication
Tolero Apto Victum
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From: Woodlands TX
Tolero Apto Victum
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From: Woodlands TX
Tolero Apto Victum
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From: Woodlands TX
Last edited by Gering; Dec 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Waynesville NC
Neither of mine is broken...but I don't think I've ever opened them. Perhaps I should go lubricate them now; they sound like they're fragile!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Texas
St. Jude Donor '12
Both of mine are broken too. I refuse to spend $400 to replace them. I will unplug them and live with it. Unless someone has a better idea to fix it. Damn the bad luck and shotty parts from GM. This is an epic FAIL!!!!!! 
Racer
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 477
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From: Chicago (northern suburbs) Illinois
I had the same problem (passenger visor mirror hinge) on my former Mercedes a few years ago -- would have cost $200 to replace it. My wife was so angry she said not to do it and simply kept fidgeting with the mirror for years to make it work without replacing it. It's really annoying when they make something so cheap and breakable on a car like this. The proof of how unfair it is for them not to replace it gratis (even out of warranty) is this: If it were a safety issue, I'll bet it would be a recall item in a heartbeat.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Mine have also broke.
I did a repair using velcro cut into small pieces on the corners.
Then I cut small strips mount them next to to broken hinge.
This works fine. You just have to pull the cover a little to get the velcro to release at the corners. At least I can still have the lights work and didn't have to spend 250 for 2 complete visors.
Anyone else have another method please let me know.
Dusty
I did a repair using velcro cut into small pieces on the corners.
Then I cut small strips mount them next to to broken hinge.
This works fine. You just have to pull the cover a little to get the velcro to release at the corners. At least I can still have the lights work and didn't have to spend 250 for 2 complete visors.
Anyone else have another method please let me know.
Dusty
Heel & Toe
Joined: Feb 2012
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Brilliant. Thanks!
Mine have also broke.
I did a repair using velcro cut into small pieces on the corners.
Then I cut small strips mount them next to to broken hinge.
This works fine. You just have to pull the cover a little to get the velcro to release at the corners. At least I can still have the lights work and didn't have to spend 250 for 2 complete visors.
Anyone else have another method please let me know.
Dusty
I did a repair using velcro cut into small pieces on the corners.
Then I cut small strips mount them next to to broken hinge.
This works fine. You just have to pull the cover a little to get the velcro to release at the corners. At least I can still have the lights work and didn't have to spend 250 for 2 complete visors.
Anyone else have another method please let me know.
Dusty
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From: Endicott NY
Instructor
Joined: May 2009
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From: St Pete Beach Florida
Me too, driver's side in a 2005. I'm going to use some silicone grease on the passenger side. May see if I can put in a micro, press on, press off switch or look for for minature hinges.