Folding Sideview Mirror
#1
Driver School Candidate
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Folding Sideview Mirror
Is there a motor or any component that I could change to get my side view mirror to fold. Currently one is completely out, and the other has to be assisted. I have done searches but no luck. Any help is greatly appreciated!
#4
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Basic troubleshooting. The switch is the most likely culprit. First make sure the plug connection to the switch is solid and retest operation. The odds of two motors going out at the same time are slim.
#5
Agree with swfla.
If one folds slowly, then this means that not enough voltage is supplied to the motor. Therefore, there's an issue in the connection wires. (Most likely)
Have a good technician inspect it.
Tell us what happens
If one folds slowly, then this means that not enough voltage is supplied to the motor. Therefore, there's an issue in the connection wires. (Most likely)
Have a good technician inspect it.
Tell us what happens
#6
Pole Position
My previous car was a 430. I found some great how to topic on the 430 page. Take the switch off and use contact cleaner. There is a step by step. My car was 11 years old so the motors were not as strong as they once were, but the switch was the main culprit. I have seen anyone with this issue on this forum, go search it on the 430 forum.
#7
Remember that the switch only sends a signal to the controller that in turn sends voltage to the pivot mirrors. This signal is just a closed switch, there is no variability in it. It will either work, or it won't. So, if you've got one mirror that pivots more slowly than the other, my money isn't on the wiring, it's on the motor.
I've been working on cars for >35 years, and the only time I've ever seen wiring be the problem for an electrical issue was when there was obvious damage or corrosion to the wiring loom. 99.5% of the time, the issue is with the voltage source (low battery, fried contact in a relay), or with the device being activated (tired motor, stripped gears, stiff lubrication).
I've been working on cars for >35 years, and the only time I've ever seen wiring be the problem for an electrical issue was when there was obvious damage or corrosion to the wiring loom. 99.5% of the time, the issue is with the voltage source (low battery, fried contact in a relay), or with the device being activated (tired motor, stripped gears, stiff lubrication).
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Remember that the switch only sends a signal to the controller that in turn sends voltage to the pivot mirrors. This signal is just a closed switch, there is no variability in it. It will either work, or it won't. So, if you've got one mirror that pivots more slowly than the other, my money isn't on the wiring, it's on the motor.
I've been working on cars for >35 years, and the only time I've ever seen wiring be the problem for an electrical issue was when there was obvious damage or corrosion to the wiring loom. 99.5% of the time, the issue is with the voltage source (low battery, fried contact in a relay), or with the device being activated (tired motor, stripped gears, stiff lubrication).
I've been working on cars for >35 years, and the only time I've ever seen wiring be the problem for an electrical issue was when there was obvious damage or corrosion to the wiring loom. 99.5% of the time, the issue is with the voltage source (low battery, fried contact in a relay), or with the device being activated (tired motor, stripped gears, stiff lubrication).
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