Side mirror "loose"
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Side mirror "loose"
Hello all,
For no reason at all (maybe for standing more than driving) upon mirror folding back to position it's a little loose, after several times pressing "close/open" key and with hand applying little force it's getting to it's possition. It happens only then opening, on close position it's tight.
Am I assuming correctly that mirror motor is on the way out? Or should I try fix it by disassembling it and look inside?
For no reason at all (maybe for standing more than driving) upon mirror folding back to position it's a little loose, after several times pressing "close/open" key and with hand applying little force it's getting to it's possition. It happens only then opening, on close position it's tight.
Am I assuming correctly that mirror motor is on the way out? Or should I try fix it by disassembling it and look inside?
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Try resetting the DCM (Door Control Module). Use your methods to get the mirror to the fully-closed position, then press and hold the button to fold the mirror for ten or fifteen seconds.
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Thanks for suggestion. Checked spring inside mirror, everyhing good. Without cover tried several times fold/unfold and it seems it fixed it self. Kinda strange, but atleast it's not loose. I can see that in middle somewhere if I touch a little can feel loosness, but as mentioned right now, on folded and unfolded position it's tight.
Thanks again
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Last edited by kraut56; Sep 28, 2024 at 04:31 PM.
