Slow folding mirror.

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jomo
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04-12-2018, 02:07 AM

My drivers mirror is a lot slower at folding in/out than the passenger side?

Is it the motor or does it just need a spray with some WD-40?

If so where do you spray it?

jomo

04-12-2018, 02:07 AM #1

My drivers mirror is a lot slower at folding in/out than the passenger side?

Is it the motor or does it just need a spray with some WD-40?

If so where do you spray it?

bobba77
Junior Member

04-12-2018, 02:27 AM

The motor is behind the glass, keep spraying wd40 behind the glass whilst moving the wing mirror in and out a few times then leave it for and hour or so then repeat the process. Mine was the same about a year ago this sorted it out.

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04-12-2018, 02:27 AM #2

Lexuspat
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04-12-2018, 03:09 AM

i agree with above spray some WD40 in there before you do anything else

plus it may be because of the cold snap having an effect.

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Lexuspat

04-12-2018, 03:09 AM #3

i agree with above spray some WD40 in there before you do anything else

plus it may be because of the cold snap having an effect.

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jomo
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04-12-2018, 10:38 AM

Cheers guys, gave it a spray with some WD-40 today, but didn't have the straw attachment to get it right in there so gonna look at taking it off and having a go with some spray grease.

Are the motor gears open or in a sealed unit?

jomo

04-12-2018, 10:38 AM #4

Sparkystav
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04-12-2018, 11:27 AM

i found with mine the best thing to do was just leave the mirror but operate it a few times.

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04-12-2018, 11:27 AM #5

i found with mine the best thing to do was just leave the mirror but operate it a few times.

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bobba77
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05-12-2018, 02:04 AM

i wouldnt bother taking it apart, just get a new wd40 can with the attachment. Dont think the motor is a sealed unit by the way....just dont quote me on that.

bobba77

05-12-2018, 02:04 AM #6

i wouldnt bother taking it apart, just get a new wd40 can with the attachment. Dont think the motor is a sealed unit by the way....just dont quote me on that.

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