Passenger Side Mirror Malfunctioning
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Passenger Side Mirror Malfunctioning
Hello,
I noticed the other day that when i try to tilt my side mirror down it makes a noise (tik, tik) and it cannot go any further. I am able to move the mirror in all directions so i believe the motor is working fine, but not sure why it won't go all the way down. Has this happened to anyone or any idea on what it could be? I have a 2016 Lexus NX 200T F Sport.
I noticed the other day that when i try to tilt my side mirror down it makes a noise (tik, tik) and it cannot go any further. I am able to move the mirror in all directions so i believe the motor is working fine, but not sure why it won't go all the way down. Has this happened to anyone or any idea on what it could be? I have a 2016 Lexus NX 200T F Sport.
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Easiest is to tilt the mirror up and towards the car all the way and see if there is enough clearance to peek in and see if anything is obstructing.
I do not recommend removing the glass unless you absolutely have to. It's expensive being both heated and dimming if you crack it. But if you still want to, best trick I use is a strong suction cup and to quickly pull it straight out, there are wires so be careful not to go crazy and yank the wires out too.
I do not recommend removing the glass unless you absolutely have to. It's expensive being both heated and dimming if you crack it. But if you still want to, best trick I use is a strong suction cup and to quickly pull it straight out, there are wires so be careful not to go crazy and yank the wires out too.
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Perhaps tilt it to any one side as Lexuswiz suggested, and then maybe put something semi-rigid plastic in there to shake it around and see if you hear something that is 'loose'. My first thought is a coat hanger, but that might be TOO rigid. You'll want something with a little flexibility, and not as firm as a coat hanger.
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Perhaps tilt it to any one side as Lexuswiz suggested, and then maybe put something semi-rigid plastic in there to shake it around and see if you hear something that is 'loose'. My first thought is a coat hanger, but that might be TOO rigid. You'll want something with a little flexibility, and not as firm as a coat hanger.
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We had our first light snow / ice crust snow a few days ago. Didn't like the sound of the mirrors folding out when I unlocked, also had the tick tick you described ( mirrors tilt when in reverse ). All good once the car thawed in the garage. Going to lock out the mirrors when they announce snow/ice for the rest of the winter.
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