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shedrool83
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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:00 pm

My passenger side electric mirror isn't working .
Drivers side works fine but when i switch over to pass i just get a clicking at the driver side mirror.

Fuses are ok and there doesn't seem to be any corrosion in the door plug or socket.


anyone any ideas?
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toby
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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:53 pm

Have you tried taking the mirror glass off and having a look at the motor? The motors have some very fragile parts - little plastic racks to move the glass etc.

Alternatively, try moving the mechanism by hand without removing the mirror andthen see if it starts working again. It might just be a bit stuck.
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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 4:08 pm

Had the glass out and check it moved ok and the connection were all good.
I'm getting a bulb to light on brown and black when i move switch up or down.
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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:07 pm

If all else fails and you need a replacement I have one in dolphin grey
The story so far... http://www.cookracing.co.uk/

Also please help the race budget by watching some videos :) https://www.youtube.com/cookracinguk
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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:12 pm

milescook wrote:If all else fails and you need a replacement I have one in dolphin grey
I have a few spare mirrors and motors but i don't think thats the issue.
The loom in this car was a mess when i got it so it's more than likely a wiring issue.

Thanks all the same :D
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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:00 pm

8)
The story so far... http://www.cookracing.co.uk/

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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:25 pm

Won't be the motor. Even if the plastic rack is broken, you'll still hear the motor whirring away.
Most likely cause is the switch in the driver's door, followed by the door to A pillar plug and sockets. Don't forget the passenger side signal passes through both of these.
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Post Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:44 pm

I'll look at the drivers side plug and socket then Brian as i only checked the passengers.
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