Power mirror switch only partially works??
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Car: 1988 Camaro IROC-Z convertible
Power mirror switch only partially works??
I have an 88 IROC, the power mirror switch moves the mirror left and right but not up and down on drivers side, moves mirror in all directions fine on passenger side.
Why does it only partially work? How do I fix it? Thanks!
Why does it only partially work? How do I fix it? Thanks!
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Re: Power mirror switch only partially works??
It could be the switch, but it could also be the mirror itself. Try a different switch if you have one available. Mine did something similar when I first got the car on both mirrors. Turned out to be the switch and one mirror for me. The little wires inside were broke on the mirror and the switch was badly corroded.
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: Power mirror switch only partially works??
You could always try and take the switch and bezel out of the door and unplug the switch from the plug it's in and check or clean the contacts
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
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Re: Power mirror switch only partially works??
Check for corrosion in the connector inside the door.
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Re: Power mirror switch only partially works??
A couple of mine over the years have had rust in the electric motors. Some of the motor housings screw together, others are stuck together. In at least one case, I just removed the screws, popped out the motor and gave the gear a twist to break the armature free of the corrosion. After running the electric motor a minute or two, it worked fine until I sold the car 7 years later.
The switches are kind of crap too. To the best of my knowledge when part of the switch dies, the only option is to replace it. From past experience they wont come apart without destroying the switch.
The switches are kind of crap too. To the best of my knowledge when part of the switch dies, the only option is to replace it. From past experience they wont come apart without destroying the switch.