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Replace a Spare part Wing mirror – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Wing mirror
Faults of rear-view mirrors
mechanical damage to the mirror or the part housing;
clouding of the reflective surface;
fault of the mirror motor;
wiring fault;
breakage or damage to the control wires;
damage or loosening of the hinge bracket;
malfunction of the mirror electric heating.
Symptoms of rear-view mirrors faults
slow movement of the mirror actuator;
reduced visibility;
absence of some motor functions;
mirror rattling or wobbling while driving.
Causes of mirrors faults
mechanical damage;
sudden temperature drops;
looseness of fastening;
short circuit, oxidation or burnout of wiring;
insufficient lubrication of drive components;
blown fuses.
Diagnostics
Faulty rear-view mirror reflective surface can be determined without special expertise or tools, with a simple visual inspection. Problems of the motor must be diagnosed only in a service shop. Modern cars electric drive system includes a sufficiently large number of contacts, which need to be tested individually.
Special requirements for the frequency of rear-view mirrors diagnosis do not exist. Carrying out a detailed analysis of the work is required after signs of malfunction.
Repair and replacement of mirrors
With additional features mirrors are very complex systems. Their replacement or repair require specialized knowledge. At malfunction of any mirror component it can be replaced. However, repair of electrical wiring must be carried out only at a service station.
Complete replacement of a rear-view mirror is required only in case of serious damages that occur in accidents or crashes. Damage to the cover does not require replacement of the entire system, but it is important to establish a completely similar model.
The kind of the component: A flat one reflects the situation on the road without distortion, but it only gives the driver a limited field of vision. Convex and aspherical products visually distort objects, but they provide a larger field of view.
Adjustment mechanism: A cable system is simple and reliable. The component can be adjusted with the help of a special lever fitted in the cabin near the mirror mounting location. Power mirrors are adjusted using control switches. This type of adjustment is more accurate and convenient.
Anti-glare coating: These products can be, for example, of tinted type. They reduce the risk of being dazzled at night. On the other hand, if the tint is too dark, it can have a negative impact on the reflective properties of the part.
Additional features: heating, a blind spot sensor, a turn indicator repeater, a built-in camera.
Can I disassemble a wing mirror myself?
Disassembling the component involves removing the mirror glass from its housing. In order to do this:
Pull the mirror glass to the side until it will go no further.
Remove it from the retaining clips. Use a plastic pry tool if you cannot do this by hand.
Disconnect the wires from the mirror glass. You can then carefully remove it from the housing.
How can I remove a wing mirror?
The procedure for removing the part depends on the make and model of the car, but usually consists of the following steps:
Turn off the engine and let it cool down.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Open the door and remove the plastic cover from the mirror fasteners. For manually adjustable components, remove the retainer from the mirror position regulator.
Disconnect the electric wires, or cables if the component is manually adjustable.
Hold or secure the part to prevent its falling.
Remove the fasteners from the inside of the door and, if necessary, the regulator.
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