Biba, I have removed the mirror glass from the motor unit. I still don't see any movement in the motor and the adjustment portion. I do hear clicking from the solinoid. Before I began the disassembly, I moved the mirror from side to side/up and down to make sure that it was centered. Still no movement. The solenoid does click, so I think it is corrosion keeping it from working. You are probably correct about the gears being brittle. I'm hoping that there is an option for replacing the unit with a new one from another vehicle. --Bruce
In a message dated 11/2/2011 10:37:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Bruce, if the mirror is still on, look to see if the mirror is way over to one side, which also includes top and bottom. If this is the case - and please don't hold me responsible - push 'down' on the mirror in the opposite direction of the low side. It actually might take a fairly good push, but hearing a clicking sound is good. If you can operate the toggle switch to have the mirror move in the direction you are pushing, that is ideal. I've found that the mirror, when moved to far to one side - either with the switch or someone pushing on it (who shouldn't have) - the plastic gears are at the end of where the two gears can sync. I've gone through the process several times with no problems, but this doesn't say that the plastic gears aren't brittle, so be prepared. If the mirror is off, it is almost impossible to install it back on the motor housing without forcing the gears since that procedure requires a lot of pushing. Biba Irwindale, CA USA -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
