Foldable side mirror... is it serviceable?

[Bluepica]

both of my ride side mirror like lacking of lube, sometimes can open/close, sometimes can't, need to use hand to push... is it serviceable? I went to a few workshop to asked, they told me cannot service, must change whole set

[Jman888]

take out the electrical and make it stay unfold permanently

[Bluepica]

take out the electrical and make it stay unfold permanently

I guess that will be the final resort.

[QQDreamer]

the mirror motor is the problem. probably going to spoil.

[Rustyz]

nissan sunny last time I change 250 each.

[Pisces69]

both of my ride side mirror like lacking of lube, sometimes can open/close, sometimes can't, need to use hand to push... is it serviceable? I went to a few workshop to asked, they told me cannot service, must change whole set

 

 

I spray a bit of lube spray (not WD40 hor) at the top n bottom pivot points to lube it every year.

 

So far its very smooth n no problem.

 

Try some RP 7 lube spray first n do it every few days n see if it recovers to normal. If not then just leave it fully open all the time.

[Rustyz]

What brand lube u use , won't it stain the car paint?

[Pisces69]

What brand lube u use , won't it stain the car paint?

 

 

For lube spray, I use Selleys RP7. Its a real lube spray. U can use any good quality lube or even grease if u can get it into the tiny space.

 

WD 40 is a penetrateing fluid to free rusty parts n wil eat into the metal after some time.

 

When I was at an aerospace company, WD 40 was banned n anybody caught using it at work wil b sacked immediately.

 

So far RP 7 has not stained the paint. After a carwash, u cant see it anymore but its inside lubricating the part.

[Rustyz]

 

 

For lube spray, I use Selleys RP7. Its a real lube spray. U can use any good quality lube or even grease if u can get it into the tiny space.

 

WD 40 is a penetrateing fluid to free rusty parts n wil eat into the metal after some time.

 

When I was at an aerospace company, WD 40 was banned n anybody caught using it at work wil b sacked immediately.

 

So far RP 7 has not stained the paint. After a carwash, u cant see it anymore but its inside lubricating the part.

 

So serious WD40( i thought it is made with fish oil

 

Never mind cover it with plastic bag and save the washing.

[Pisces69]

 

So serious WD40( i thought it is made with fish oil

 

Never mind cover it with plastic bag and save the washing.

 

 

I think WD40 was mostly kerosene last time. Even the smell like kerosene.

 

But now I find it is different. A bit thicker n smell different. Maybe ty changed the formulation after ty got complaints/feedback?

 

But penetrating n lubricating fluid r different n hv different uses.

Edited November 6, 2013 by Pisces69

[Rustyz]

 

 

I think WD40 was mostly kerosene last time. Even the smell like kerosene.

 

But now I find it is different. A bit thicker n smell different. Maybe ty changed the formulation after ty got complaints/feedback?

 

But penetrating n lubricating fluid r different n hv different uses.

 

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haha

[Yeobh]

Here is a mini grease gun

[Ivanpaseo]

its serviceable. Just that you need time to open up to reach the internal. One of my gear inside my side mirror cracked, a worm gear attached to the motor replace it and work like a charm. If you want to grease plastic or rubber parts, please use die electric grease/ Silicon grease as it will not eat away rubber and plastic like multi purpose grease or lithium grease.

Edited November 7, 2013 by Ivanpaseo

[Bluepica]

its serviceable. Just that you need time to open up to reach the internal. One of my gear inside my side mirror cracked, a worm gear attached to the motor replace it and work like a charm. If you want to grease plastic or rubber parts, please use die electric grease/ Silicon grease as it will not eat away rubber and plastic like multi purpose grease or lithium grease.

I greased it, cannot... now both left and right also got problem... close a bit then stop... but if I use little pressure to help it close and open, it can.... weird..

 

I can't seem to locate and screw to open up the casing.... :(

[Yeobh]

I greased it, cannot... now both left and right also got problem... close a bit then stop... but if I use little pressure to help it close and open, it can.... weird..

 

I can't seem to locate and screw to open up the casing.... :(

 

You have to remove the mirror with a mini rubber suction cup

Edited January 10, 2014 by Yeobh

[Bluepica]

 

You have to remove the mirror with a mini rubber suction cup

 

The mirror need to be removed to access the internal mechanical items?

I thought the folding mechanical is located at the bottom angle

[Yeobh]

 

The mirror need to be removed to access the internal mechanical items?

I thought the folding mechanical is located at the bottom angle

 

The mirror is hold in place by double side tape. Remove the mirrror you will be able to access the gearing components.

[Kurty]

does spraying wd40 really works?i

 

also got this problem..

both side cannot open nor close.