My drivers side mirror has had the lurgy for about a year and I have finally decided to have a go so please update on any progress.
Elsewhere, a landy technician has suggested that micro switches could be shorting (in the unit itself apparently) or gears worn. In your pic the unit looks to be broken (the flanged part at the base)... pardon my ignorance as I haven't removed mine yet but presumably this isn't anything to do with it?
As and when I get the time I'll jump in and have a go too, good luck!![]()
it could be out of sync try manually folding the mirror either closed or open slowly and then try your switch again it did work for me
its a landrover (well that debatable) hit it with a hammer![]()
Hmmph, similarly, I have taken my driver side powerfold off and taken it apart, pins fine, put it back on and ... nothing. Balls! Next stop is check the mirror switch/buy a replacement anyway as they're hella cheap... then consider new mirror unit. Argh! Pic of internals (pins numbered) included for anyone interested
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Have taken the plunge and bought a new (2ndhand) mirror unit cos I'm assuming the gears are knackered. While I wait I'm gonna test the power is getting through (the smaller 2 pin connector). What a pain in the ass! Will update when I have tried the new unit.
Replacement works like a charm. As I've seen written elsewhere, could have been internal fault or worn gears. Old unit still tilts and heats so will ebay it and get some of the money back at least!Let us know how you get on.
Taken the plunge myself today and decided to buy the mirrors from a guy on ebay who had two for sale at £79 each plus £8.99 postage. i decided to phone him and ask for a discount for the two, he agreed to £60 each posted, just as I was about to give him my card details one was sold "sods law" so decided to buy two new ones from another guy for £198 posted, god I hope this fixes the problem now. Fingers crossed.