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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 9
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 9
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I was able to remove the outside mirror from the housing and look into the swivel mechanism. I believe the mechanism works as follows:
1) Post, hollow - the wires for the electric motor come up the post; the mirror housing swivels on the post.
2) Spring - The spring, when compressed, applies tension to the swing mechanism. (pictured)
3) Base, of post - There are two half-globe nubs and corresponding concave dimples that when aligned hold the mirror 'in place' for use, or 'folded back'.
4) Ring, metal - The metal ring affixes to the post to put tension in the spring. (pictured)
It appears that the metal ring that has broken free of the post, therefore the spring lacks tension. I did not find any broken parts, etc. nor did I see a way to affix the ring back to the post.
Ideas / comments?
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