What would cause the passenger's side external mirror to move left or right but not up or down? My car is a MB 2007 C220 CDi.

 

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Most likely a sticky switch.

Open up the switch and give it a good cleaning. Then add some silicone lubricant.

Basically the problem is there are rubber nubs that depress when a button is pushed. They're supposed to pop back up, but sometimes they don't. At least that's what I found on my car when a mirror started acting up.


Rubber pads