Auto Folding Mirrors on GS
Rookie
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 67
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From: ON
Are there are actual stories of members here who have had their mirror gears strip and therefore no longer fold?
EDIT: Just did a search and found out it is a problem. However in some cases, it could have been because someone hit the mirror at the parking lot when not folded in. I'm still not sure if the gears will strip just by frequently folding in and out?
EDIT: Just did a search and found out it is a problem. However in some cases, it could have been because someone hit the mirror at the parking lot when not folded in. I'm still not sure if the gears will strip just by frequently folding in and out?
Last edited by Majek; Sep 30, 2013 at 07:42 PM.
Or auto lock with smart key when engine off and you walk away?and for the other one, I wished that too...LOL
Do you have the link or more information for the gears?
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,387
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From: FL
For windows roll up, I believe you need to push the lock button for 5sec
and for the other one, I wished that too...LOL
I did some research and end up at IS forum from Australia and I contacted the guy and from there we share some information. It took me couple hours to install both side. and believe it or not take off the door panel is the hardest part.
Sure Im going to update the 1st post with the instruction I got from Russian Fella (in English)...LOL
I Wonder who would that be my next car victim??...LOL
Yes, I keep following the tread from IS section
No Problem, I learn a lot from this forum too, Just want to share with other fellow Lexus
Do you have the link or more information for the gears?
and for the other one, I wished that too...LOL
I did some research and end up at IS forum from Australia and I contacted the guy and from there we share some information. It took me couple hours to install both side. and believe it or not take off the door panel is the hardest part.
Sure Im going to update the 1st post with the instruction I got from Russian Fella (in English)...LOL
I Wonder who would that be my next car victim??...LOL
Yes, I keep following the tread from IS section
No Problem, I learn a lot from this forum too, Just want to share with other fellow Lexus
Do you have the link or more information for the gears?
How true this is, I never gained enough interest to find out.......
On another note, I'd love to, like you, get the metal gears for a replacement as I've been using my mirrors A LOT more now than I use to
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Actually, in the US, you can't have auto-roll up windows. Apparently (I was explained by my service advisor), that they stopped letting cars have that function because a stupid woman sued the car company because she auto rolled up while her kid's head was sticking out the window. There was a large lawsuit over that and car makers stopped doing that for safety reasons.
How true this is, I never gained enough interest to find out.......
On another note, I'd love to, like you, get the metal gears for a replacement as I've been using my mirrors A LOT more now than I use to.
How true this is, I never gained enough interest to find out.......
On another note, I'd love to, like you, get the metal gears for a replacement as I've been using my mirrors A LOT more now than I use to
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Actually, in the US, you can't have auto-roll up windows. Apparently (I was explained by my service advisor), that they stopped letting cars have that function because a stupid woman sued the car company because she auto rolled up while her kid's head was sticking out the window.
executive matchup
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,771
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From: BC
sorry my memory's off, i remembered incorrectly lol. the thread below talks about non-oem replacement plastic gears (not metal ones) as a fix. there is a link in that thread to a supplier (?) further down the thread who can manufacturer the plastic gears (?). have not double checked the links to confirm, but at least it gives you a starting point in your research. good luck!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ix-update.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ix-update.html
Last edited by Stormforge; Oct 1, 2013 at 09:22 AM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,080
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From: of insanity
Actually, in the US, you can't have auto-roll up windows. Apparently (I was explained by my service advisor), that they stopped letting cars have that function because a stupid woman sued the car company because she auto rolled up while her kid's head was sticking out the window. There was a large lawsuit over that and car makers stopped doing that for safety reasons.
How true this is, I never gained enough interest to find out.......
On another note, I'd love to, like you, get the metal gears for a replacement as I've been using my mirrors A LOT more now than I use to.
How true this is, I never gained enough interest to find out.......
On another note, I'd love to, like you, get the metal gears for a replacement as I've been using my mirrors A LOT more now than I use to
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Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,387
Likes: 60
From: FL
That we do worker.... LOL! They ruin the nice things that we COULD have....
I think people in the thread are referring to the gears snapping in our auto-folding mirrors, not the fact that we lose our mirrors/get them damaged through physical impact.
I think people in the thread are referring to the gears snapping in our auto-folding mirrors, not the fact that we lose our mirrors/get them damaged through physical impact.
Driver
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 109
Likes: 1
From: TX
What I meant is what's the purpose of folding side mirrors anyway? I've never had anyone ram in my mirrors before. If they parked so close that they damaged my side mirrors, then door dents would be more my concern. What's the point in moving your mirrors away by 5 inches??
basically tapping into the module by running connections to the driver side...lets see how it goes
