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Problems w/ C32

Old Dec 31, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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From: Rowland Hts
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Unhappy Problems w/ C32

Current problems on my C32:

1. The passenger side mirror keeps changing its setting when I am driving.

2. The steering is making a "tabbing" sound. Mostly when I turn or go over small cracks. The "tabbing" can be felt through the steering wheel.

3. passenger mirror (interior) - lights off.

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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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Re: Problems w/ C32

Originally posted by av2
Current problems on my C32:

1. The passenger side mirror keeps changing its setting when I am driving.


Any comments?
I have the mirrow problem also, I mention it to the dealer on my A service and i think they changed the rotor or something in the mirror but the problem remains.
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 10:47 PM
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Maybe

1) a very common problem, dealer will replace a module and reset the mirror for you.
2) ???
3) pilot error (or copilot error) make sure the sunshade is making contact with the two electrical strips as it is inserted.
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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Received the car back from the dealer yesterday.

1. No fix. They said the rotor was replaced last time. rrf, do you have the part # for the module?

2. They attemped to torque all nuts and bolts to spec, but the problem remains. They also tested another C32 that happened to be in the shop and posted to the same problem. Please check to see if your C32 have the same problem. Just leave the car idle and turn the wheel left to right a couple of times. Do you hear the thumping sound?

3. Cause: broken wiring at connector #6. Fixed by replacing a 53-1 control unit and a 53-2 electrical wiring harness.
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 01:43 AM
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Here are my notes from service.

Mirror reverse control unit (RH door)
203 820 14 85

This fixed mine, but mine didn't change while driving, it just kept "forgetting" where it should go when shifting into and out of reverse.
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