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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 04:49 PM
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My RH rear view mirror is automatically dipping UP when I reverse. That seems rather contrary to what it should be doing. Suggestions?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 05:27 PM
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Mine dips down but won't recover when I move the shifter to "D". Now that it is cooler in the garage I'll pull them off and see if a good cleaning and lube will help.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 05:29 PM
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Try putting the car in reverse, then while in reverse, adjust the mirror down. Then put back in drive. test again. Assuming you tried this?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 05:46 PM
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I tried adjusting when in reverse but could not cause the mirror to move.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 06:13 PM
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I went back out to try it again and found that I needed to hold the right mirror button down while adjusting it in reverse. Problem solved!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 08:05 PM
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That happened to me once. Reset the electrical system (yes, with a new battery) and all was fixed.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2020 | 09:01 PM
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You got your mirrors installed upside down. switch em from door-to-door and try it
 
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Old Nov 4, 2020 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Aarcuda
You got your mirrors installed upside down. switch em from door-to-door and try it

Naw, his car was meant to be used in the Southern hemisphere.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2020 | 05:51 AM
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JackJohn, same problem here. Let us/me know what you find. Thanks.
 
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