OUTSIDE MIRRORS

[BADGERMAN]

My problem is I have the standard heated mirrors with the turn signals.

Occasionaly the mirror housing will move back in forth. It does it more when

I have the mirror extenders on for towing.

 

Is there any way to tighten this to get it stop. I am assuming there is a bolt that

can be tightened, but I can't figure out how to get to it.

 

Any help would be great.

[sonjaab]

BAD...........Check out http://www.gentex.com

Pretty sure thats the company that makes them................

 

Maybe they have a help line/info./link or phone............geo

[catiaeng]

Gentex is the maker of the mirror (glass) only, the housing is someone different, and I’m not sure who. The housing is held to the base (the part attached to the door) with a spring, unless you have the power fold option. Either way, you cannot tighten the assembly w/out damaging it. I work/live in the unofficial automotive mirror capital (Holland/Zeeland, MI), and have dissected many mirrors, it's one of the parts that when it’s broke, it's better to replace the whole thing.

 

What type of mirror extensions are you using? How stable is the mirror housing w/out the extensions? Your sig states it's a '03, if the head is truly loose, it should be covered under warranty.

 

BJ

[BADGERMAN]

I can't remember the name on the extensions that I am using, but they just slide over the housing and have a wedge you slide in and there is a nob to tighten to keep it in place.

 

The mirrors move around even with the extensions off. It mostly happens at highway speeds either when there is a gust of wind or when I am behind a big rig.

 

You can grab the mirror and it wiggles back in forth maybe a 1/4" or so, but it is enough that when it happens I have to readjust the mirror inorder to see.

 

The truck is out of the factory warranty, but it still has the extended warranty. I just don't want to pay the deductible.

 

I was hoping that it was something that I could fix and not have to take it back to the dealership.

 

Thanks for the replies.

[willieboy]

Me and my father in law both use those extensions (CIPA is the brand) and I have not had a problem with them. I do get some funny air currents off the Lund hood protector on the front that will shake the mirrors occassionally, but that happens regardless of the extensions.

[soccermom]

It sounds like the spring clip is loosening up. I folded mine Sat and that killed the LH, with the retaining spring clip popping completely off the mount. I pulled the housing apart and found no way to repair the part, as the clip doesn't appear reuseable. Time for the extended warranty, hopefully the replacement assembly includes glass since mine cracked during removal. Two cheers for disposable products!

[boomer 33]

Gentex is the maker of the mirror (glass) only, the housing is someone different, and I’m not sure who. The housing is held to the base (the part attached to the door) with a spring, unless you have the power fold option. Either way, you cannot tighten the assembly w/out damaging it. I work/live in the unofficial automotive mirror capital (Holland/Zeeland, MI), and have dissected many mirrors, it's one of the parts that when it’s broke, it's better to replace the whole thing.

 

My GF's mirror cracked, all else works fine. How would you reccommend fxing the nmirror portion? replace the whole deal o can you get just the mirror?

[sonjaab]

BOOMER.......GM parts direct sells the replacement glass.

The heated/power glass is $30 bucks plus shipping.

 

BTW: If the mirror is the heated/power and is cracked and

its under warranty CALL the dealer.

There is a TSB out on them ! Mine is cracked also and waiting

for it to come in and be fixed under warranty.........geo

[boomer 33]

BOOMER.......GM parts direct sells the replacement glass.

The heated/power glass is $30 bucks plus shipping.

 

BTW:  If the mirror is the heated/power and is cracked and

its under warranty CALL the dealer.

There is a TSB out on them !  Mine is cracked also and waiting

for it to come in and be fixed under warranty.........geo

 

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Alright ! Thanks, that ain;t what cracked it, but then, I wasn;t there so I don;t know what cracked it !

[sonjaab]

BOOMER...........If its under warranty.............TAKE IT BACK !

Tell the service guy it cracked when ya turned the defrost on !

 

MANY guys on the snowplowing sites with cracked mirrors.

Me included................

 

BTW: My crack appeared outta nowhere also and untill I posted

about it I thought I did it ! Then the guys came out of the woodwork

with cracked mirrors...........

Need a link to the pics and posts elsewhere?

http://www.plowsite.com/showthread.php?t=2...cracked+mirrors

..............geo

[Bartzie]

BOOMER.......GM parts direct sells the replacement glass.

The heated/power glass is $30 bucks plus shipping.

 

BTW:  If the mirror is the heated/power and is cracked and

its under warranty CALL the dealer.

There is a TSB out on them !  Mine is cracked also and waiting

for it to come in and be fixed under warranty.........geo

 

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Anyone have the part number for this?

 

Driver's side is cracked, but out of warranty...

Thanks,

 

Bartzie