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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Actual mirror(not base) shakes when I go over 60 mph. My friend gets in the car and slams the door every time, I think it knocked something loose in there. Anybody knows how to fix this?

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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...find a different friend !
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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The mirror has 5 posts that it connects to internally. If some of these have become disconnected then you could get some off shaking. One post is large and in the middle of the mirror. Two medium size posts control the movement of the mirror. And two other small posts attach and serve as position sensors for the mirror.
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The mirror has 5 posts that it connects to internally. If some of these have become disconnected then you could get some off shaking. One post is large and in the middle of the mirror. Two medium size posts control the movement of the mirror. And two other small posts attach and serve as position sensors for the mirror.
How do I tighten them so that the mirror doesn't shake anymore?
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Gary '09 C6
...find a different friend !
Don't go over 60 mph either.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Can anybody tell me how to tighten?
I already lost the friend... I have to drive over 60, it's a Vette...
Somebody's got to know how to fix this thing...
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I guess nobody knows how to fix this.
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I have this same problem with my passenger side mirror. The glass is very loose.

I did a search (and this is the only thread in the C6 forum containing this issue). It seems nobody ever responded to this guy with a fix.

Perhaps you just push on the glass?
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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay462
I have this same problem with my passenger side mirror. The glass is very loose.

I did a search (and this is the only thread in the C6 forum containing this issue). It seems nobody ever responded to this guy with a fix.

Perhaps you just push on the glass?
#3 here sounds easy..hummm...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ror-glass.html

here is the insides, looks like to me that the 4 things i circled, sorta snap the plastic(and mirror) into place and hold it tight, might just be that holding a flat piece against the mirror and pressing might indeed snap together, if it actually feels like one is undone...


parts list (partial view)..


looks like its most likely 88981033 (always good to verify)....
Product Information
GLASS. Inside/Outside Rear View.
This genuine part fits your 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Base 2DR.
GLASS,O/S RR VIEW MIR (W/BKG PLATE) - RH.
Stock Code 88981033
Manufacturer GM
Categories Instruments and Gauges > Other
Assemblies MIRROR/REAR VIEW

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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:40 PM
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Thank you for the information, sir.

Just to update this for people searching for the same thing:

Sure enough, one of the "pins" was dislodged from one of the female receptacle fitting thingies. It was "number 1" in the above photo.

Using uniform pressure, I pushed on the mirror. Nothing happened. So, I pushed a little harder, and "THUNK!" it seated back into the fitting.

Everything is right in the world now - no more excessive vibration of passenger side mirror!
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 10:03 PM
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awesome. thanks for reporting back your success, so many dont report back and you are never quite sure of the outcome.

again.... awesome!!
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I have a 2012 C6 base convertible. Need to replace a part of my passenger side mirror assembly. Looking for a drive pin that attaches the mirror to the actuator motor. Any help or advise would be great.
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Old Nov 29, 2023 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by donsalka
I have a 2012 C6 base convertible. Need to replace a part of my passenger side mirror assembly. Looking for a drive pin that attaches the mirror to the actuator motor. Any help or advise would be great.

Is any of what you’re talking about in this picture???? I literally took my mirror apart to fix the wobbly mirror as I would drive! Did this just today. This is the actuators casing open, that move the glass up and down.
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