We have a 2004 Lexus GX400. Both electronic side-view mirrors stick. In reverse, they stick and often the driver controls work intermittently. The dealer indicated that we needed new motors for each at a cost of ~$900. Anyone had this problem and is there an easier fix? Any help is appreciated.

 

Ya, it is the servo motor thingy, I got the part for passenger mirror, I think it was $150, did it myself, 15 mins, piece of cake. Part came with directions.

 

Alan
One of my mirrors just stopped working - please will you write more about the steps you went thru to disassemble & replace the motor? That will help me decide whether to tackle this myself.
THANKS,
Bob

 

oh boy are you in for a treat chris......it's not easy....not difficult to do....just annoying. if you search on these forums you'll find my DIY write up i did when i replaced the standard mirror covers with LED Directional covers. my DIY has pictures that should help you out.


i did the search for you and inserted a link. ;-)

 

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lx4...oem-parts.html

Or


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...mirror-fix.pdf

Try this, it is the TSB for replacing actuator, post #6

 

aren't those TSBs for the LX? do they apply to the GX?

 

didn't even notice it was for the LX when i used it, so i guess they are the same, parts and procedures....no big surprise that they are the same mirrrors with the same problems....