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jaysto
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mirrors

Postby jaysto » Fri May 25, 2012 7:33 pm

when i fold my mirrors in ,ok no problem ...flick the switch to un-fold them ,the mirrors fold out....then out again ...facing forwards ?????..any advice how to re-set please
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Re: mirrors

Postby mike020150 » Sat May 26, 2012 9:29 am

Unfortunately, your description makes it sounds as if the internal plastic 'lock stops' have been damaged so the mirrors continue to travel until something else impedes their progress. If so, I have yet to hear of anyone with a permanently successful cure other than replacement. :( Damage is easy to incur, typically by catching mirrors on garage door posts whilst reversing or similar mishaps. Mike.
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Re: mirrors

Postby Nik » Sat May 26, 2012 8:17 pm

when i fold my mirrors in ,ok no problem ...flick the switch to un-fold them ,the mirrors fold out....then out again ...facing forwards ?????..any advice how to re-set please
I take it from your post Jaysto , it's both that are malfunctioning :?:
A theory I have is to insert a resistor in the power supply to the mirrors to reduce the torque of the fold motors , might be worth a try :?:

PM me , I may be able to help you further :idea:

All the best ,

Nik
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