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Old 24th March 2016, 04:43 PM
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Default D3 Folding Mirror Problem

I am a numpty, honestly not fit to be let out

Couple of weeks back driver's side mirror stopped folding electrically. SWMBO's fault 'cos she uses the capability every day
I have been waiting for a dry spell that was not freezing because I am nesh. I have read loads of "How2DoIt's" but all the ones I could find were for D2 and appeared to be different from mine.
So today out I went and tried mugging it. Managed to take out the glass without breaking it, spotted the screw underneath and took it out, removed the torque 15 screw; realised that was wrong and managed to put it back, undid the three torque 10 screws then the 3 x self tappers and the cover was loose. Wriggled and tiggled it a bit and the cover was away from the workings. Did not take it right off, sprayed loads of WD40 and put it all back together.
Of course it did not resolve the problem and the rain started again.
Came indoors for a cuppa and another perusal on the forum, then decided to write something and see if one of the more knowlegeable folk could offer some guidance.

Now here comes the proof of the numpty bit. Decided this was the best area to ask and I spotted the "Sticky". http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...3091#post63091

Read it and realised that I had reinvented the wheel. Another wasted afternoon.
I guess I will leave it overnight and have another look tomorrow, if the rain stays away. Unless someone knows better.
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