Hi all!

 

My car (that is a left hand driver) has a fault on the outer mirror. It is electrical, with turn signal light, heating and folding. The problem with this is that when u fold it in and let it back out, the mirror bends all the way forward. It does not stop in position. So I need to adjust it back in, and stop it by hand when it goes back out. 

I guess previous owner have had an accident with it, as the turn signal does not work on this side either. 

So my question, I have found several replacement mirrors at breakyards, but as the mirror casing is intact, could I swap this over to another complete mirror? Say If I buy a complete mirror that is e.g. red (my car is black), could I then swap the black casing over to the red one? Or will I most likely brake something in the process and mess it up more ?

 

 

Thanks:)!

 

 

I've not had this issue myself but I think you just need to reset the limits on the motor.

When you electrically fold the mirror in does it come to the normal folded place?

Edited 21 April, 201610 yr by langers2k

Hi!

Yes, when I fold the mirrors, they close like normal.

How do I "reset" the electronic?

I dont know why the turnsignal light on the mirror doesnt work, but I cant see any scratches/marks on the mirror. But previous owner could have reversed the car into a garage or something and been to close to left side and pressed the mirror forward.

I really dont know, I guess a mirror would not take damage from that anyways. Certainly not make the turnsignal light collapse.