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Electric mirrors
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:11 am
by E30Gheko
My mirrors wont work which is mildy annoying. It's not a blown fuse, so with zero electrical know-how I'm now scratching my head.
I have a spare switch which I will try today, but failing that, anyone got any idea what to look for?
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:52 am
by capri_rob
Have they stopped working recently or never worked since you owned the car ?
If you've got a spare switch it can't hurt to swap it over - you never know.
If it still doesnt cure it you can try finding the electrical feeds at each side of the car to make sure they're properly plugged in.
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:25 pm
by E30Gheko
It was the switch. Nice easy one, and now means that I have an E30 on which everything is in full working order.....
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:52 pm
by Brianmoooore
Just seen this - too late!
90% of cases where the driver's door mirror is completely dead, the switch is at fault.
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:43 pm
by SimonTemplar
Good to hear - I hope that I'm in that bracket - mine have packed up and the new switch is due to arrive in the post tomorrow. Fingers crossed, as fitting it is about the limit of my car electrics knowhow..!
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:29 pm
by BEERBOY123
Is it still likely to be the switch if the passenger mirror still works?
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:36 pm
by Brianmoooore
BEERBOY123 wrote:Is it still likely to be the switch if the passenger mirror still works?
Yes, but if the driver's does and the passenger doesn't, there are two sets of 'A' pillar door plugs and sockets that this signal passes through to consider.
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:02 am
by Corrado1441
If they both don't work and all fuses are fine does that point to the switch ? If so I'm going to have to find a new switch!!
Thanks
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 9:06 am
by capri_rob
Check for power at the A-pillar door plugs as mentioned above - if power is getting there when you move the switch with ignition on its not the switch.
If not a replacement switch wont be much secondhand
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:23 am
by Brianmoooore
Corrado1441 wrote:If they both don't work and all fuses are fine does that point to the switch ? If so I'm going to have to find a new switch!!
Thanks
Pull out the switch, unplug it, and connect a 12 volt bulb of at least 5 watts, between the green/white and brown wires, with the ignition on.
If it lights, the switch is probably the cause of no mirrors at all.
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:59 pm
by capri_rob
Have a problem with my mirrors.
Drivers side one works fine, Passenger side one just "clicks" when you move the switch up and down and does nothing when the switch is moved side to side.
Tried swapping the switch - exactly the same.
passenger side motor knackered ?
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 5:48 pm
by cecotto479
More likely to be crud/corrosion/other failure at the A post sockets IME.
Re: Electric mirrors
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:34 pm
by Brianmoooore
Brianmoooore wrote:BEERBOY123 wrote:Is it still likely to be the switch if the passenger mirror still works?
Yes, but if the driver's does and the passenger doesn't, there are two sets of 'A' pillar door plugs and sockets that this signal passes through to consider.