rearview mirror problem
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rearview mirror problem
i am having a problem where my rear view mirror is shaking. To elaborate, not the whole mirror unit, but the mirror itself is shaking. Has anyone encountered such problem?
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Yes i haD same exact problem when i bought my gs used but it did have warranty. There is a tsb for it if you are still under warranty but if you are not then as i remember the bolt behind the mirror was missing and they put one in. Check to see if the bolt/screw is in place.
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do i need to remove the mirror to access the bolt? I did tighten a hex screw under the mirror stand but the problem still remains. This is very frustrating consider that its a LEXUS and it is known for its quality.
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If i recall it correctly, its that 1 hex bolt that was missing and they replaced it and tighten it. It accesible without removing anything.Try to wiggle the mirror and see where the play is, you might need a whole new mirror assemebly if its the ball that holds the mirror part. I would suggest ebay or a local junkyard. I know how frustrating it may be, when i got the car i was driving on the highway and the mirror vibrated so much i couldn tell if it was 1 car behind me or a few. I was very suprised that the previous owner didn't notice or that it didnt bother him enough to have lexus fix it. This is a great car but keep in mind not one car that was made is perfect and some have more problems then others. Gs has issues ill be honest, but nothing mechanical or major its the little things like side mirror, rear view mirror, squeaks, rattles, headlight bulbs etc etc.
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I have the same issue. I don't think it's the entire assembly, but I think it's the reflective portion of the mirror itself that's shaking. I assume the hex bolt simply tightens the resistance to adjusting the mirror, and not the reflective glass in the mirror. I'll try holding the mirror assembly the next time I see it shaking, but I truly believe it's the actual mirror and not the entire thing.
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Also, it's my understanding that TSB's are only covered under the factory warranty, not the CPO warranty.
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nope. whoever told you that lied i've already had the job done, it was under safety hazard for the rearview mirror (since like i said, the mirror has this black spot that won't go away). I think the easy rattling thing is another TSB issue too!
I'm going to follow up again after that issue, and along with my two interior pieces that are under TSIB. (I can link you if you haven't done this yet). It's the leather under the seatbelt holster that needs to be changed.
I'm going to follow up again after that issue, and along with my two interior pieces that are under TSIB. (I can link you if you haven't done this yet). It's the leather under the seatbelt holster that needs to be changed.
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nope. whoever told you that lied i've already had the job done, it was under safety hazard for the rearview mirror (since like i said, the mirror has this black spot that won't go away). I think the easy rattling thing is another TSB issue too!
I'm going to follow up again after that issue, and along with my two interior pieces that are under TSIB. (I can link you if you haven't done this yet). It's the leather under the seatbelt holster that needs to be changed.
I'm going to follow up again after that issue, and along with my two interior pieces that are under TSIB. (I can link you if you haven't done this yet). It's the leather under the seatbelt holster that needs to be changed.
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Hmm.... Is it under normal driving conditions? Do you have music blasting? Do you have aftermarket speakers on the vehicle? Because I do and it only happens when music's going loud . You might be able to get away with a "safety hazard" under your conditions..... My situation was a little different.
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That is not your job Drew, it's the dealer's, make THEM duplicate it..... Take it to the dealer, tell them to let it sit in the sun for a few hours (at least until it's hot in the interior). And run music or drive it to find the problem.