Window mirror not working properly

[Oklor76]

I am driving an integra.

Recently the motor for adjusting the left hand side mirror become very sluggish and sometime not even able to move.

Is there any place where I can get it replace.

I went to my normal workshop. He told me that I have to replace the whole side unit. Anyone know if I can just get the replacement motor?

 

Thanks

Lawrence

[Pisces69]

I am driving an integra.

Recently the motor for adjusting the left hand side mirror become very sluggish and sometime not even able to move.

Is there any place where I can get it replace.

I went to my normal workshop. He told me that I have to replace the whole side unit. Anyone know if I can just get the replacement motor?

 

Thanks

Lawrence

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Ya u need to change the whole unit.

 

Try to get a 2nd hand piece from scrapyards. U wil save a bundle.

 

Last time I got a pair for my COE car for only $50. New wud prob cost several hundred $$$. ( the internal mounting broke on 1 piece)

 

B4 u change, try to spray some lube oil into the gap of the mirror & housing to lube the plastic gears inside. I kept my mirrors smooth by oiling them every couple of years. If u know how to disassemble the mirror to clean & re-grease the plastic gears inside, even better.

 

Dont use WD40 for this. Use a proper lube oil spray like RP7 or similar. Dont spray too much cos u might soak & damage the electric motors in there.

 

Most likely the grease on the plastic gears have dried & hardened up only. Lubing them wil loosen the hard grease & the mirrors sud move smoothly again.

 

[Oklor76]

Thanks.. I will try using the oil method first.

[Pisces69]

Thanks.. I will try using the oil method first.

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Good luck.