Electric mirror series 3 1981
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Electric mirror series 3 1981
Hello, my joysticks of the electric mirrors were stuck. I sprayen some wd40 on it and it went going fine. Got them almost werking perfect and than nothing is moving. I think i blew the fuse. Where can i find it? It's number 8 below the steering wheel. Thanks Bart
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The mirror control itself is often blamed for failure but in my experience the issue more often is in the connectors. Simply disconnecting them and reconnecting most often clears the light coating of corrosion and resolves the issue. BUT ( and it is quite a big BUT), there are two sets of connectors one several inches in from the chromed stalk switch (quite easy to access) and the other not so easy as it is several inches down from the mirror. In any case it is necessary to remove the cabin door panel for access.
The fuses are located behind the panel on the driver’s side below the steering wheel (the “under scuttle). These fuses often suffer from the same light corrosion, now between the fuse and its cradle. Remove the fuse, examine for breakage and/ or replace it, tightening the cradle before replacing the fuse.
The fuses are located behind the panel on the driver’s side below the steering wheel (the “under scuttle). These fuses often suffer from the same light corrosion, now between the fuse and its cradle. Remove the fuse, examine for breakage and/ or replace it, tightening the cradle before replacing the fuse.
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I have "fished" the second, lower connector using a long hook pick tool lto avoid having to remove the door card and all its parts.
When you pull the mirror, the connectors become closer to the center hole.
When you pull the mirror, the connectors become closer to the center hole.
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I have had trouble with the joystick switches. They have four brass spring-loaded contacts inside which connect to a pair of terminals to drive the mirror motors one way or the other. Corrosion on the pins and contacts causes problems.
It is possible to drill out the rivets that hold the bottom cover on the switch to clean these up, then use screws to fit it back Watch out for flying springs etc when opening up.
It is possible to drill out the rivets that hold the bottom cover on the switch to clean these up, then use screws to fit it back Watch out for flying springs etc when opening up.
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I don't think the problem is in the connectors because i've had them working and seconds later they stopped on both mirrors. Must find the fuse first
I have had trouble with the joystick switches. They have four brass spring-loaded contacts inside which connect to a pair of terminals to drive the mirror motors one way or the other. Corrosion on the pins and contacts causes problems.
It is possible to drill out the rivets that hold the bottom cover on the switch to clean these up, then use screws to fit it back Watch out for flying springs etc when opening up.
It is possible to drill out the rivets that hold the bottom cover on the switch to clean these up, then use screws to fit it back Watch out for flying springs etc when opening up.
The mirror control itself is often blamed for failure but in my experience the issue more often is in the connectors. Simply disconnecting them and reconnecting most often clears the light coating of corrosion and resolves the issue. BUT ( and it is quite a big BUT), there are two sets of connectors one several inches in from the chromed stalk switch (quite easy to access) and the other not so easy as it is several inches down from the mirror. In any case it is necessary to remove the cabin door panel for access.
The fuses are located behind the panel on the driver’s side below the steering wheel (the “under scuttle). These fuses often suffer from the same light corrosion, now between the fuse and its cradle. Remove the fuse, examine for breakage and/ or replace it, tightening the cradle before replacing the fuse.
The fuses are located behind the panel on the driver’s side below the steering wheel (the “under scuttle). These fuses often suffer from the same light corrosion, now between the fuse and its cradle. Remove the fuse, examine for breakage and/ or replace it, tightening the cradle before replacing the fuse.
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I have had trouble with the joystick switches. They have four brass spring-loaded contacts inside which connect to a pair of terminals to drive the mirror motors one way or the other. Corrosion on the pins and contacts causes problems.
It is possible to drill out the rivets that hold the bottom cover on the switch to clean these up, then use screws to fit it back Watch out for flying springs etc when opening up.
It is possible to drill out the rivets that hold the bottom cover on the switch to clean these up, then use screws to fit it back Watch out for flying springs etc when opening up.
You can also cut the plastic (about 1/16") at the bottom of the rivet which will reveal the small end of the rivet and drive them out with a pin punch and reuse them. If you can't drive one out then drill it just a bit and then drive it out and reuse for a factory look.
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