Hey guys (gals). My driver's tow mirror has bit the dust. I've seen procedures for a $5 fix, and stuff, but I'm probably not going to do that. No gumption, no nerves of steel anymore. Anyway, just trying to find where/what the best deal is. This is the full power (fold/extend/heated) for a 2011. I've seen OEM go for anywhere from $900 to $1300. I saw one used one (long gone) for around $750. I have also seen repro for considerably cheaper. Any thoughts or ideas for this replacement mirror?

 

might try amazon and see if you can get it there.

 

How did it bite the dust, and what is the $5 fix? I'm super interested...

Also, if you're going to spend a bunch on a new mirror anyway, why not go ahead and try the fix? You've got nothing to lose at that point, right?

 

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Thanks Larry. I can't do things like I used to. I will probably replace it, and maybe play with the old one. Maybe.

As for biting the dust, it quit folding in/out. I tried the sync thing, but nothing worked. After I changed my batteries, it actually folded in, but it was very slow, and then wouldn't do anything else from there on (no in, no out, no nothing). It will wiggle a bit, but that's it. I tried to get it replaced under my extended warranty, but the dealer saw a "scuff" along the lower corner and determined it had been hit. Which I find pretty funny since it's rarely been out of my driveway in the last 8 months or so. But whatever. Anyway, just looking to replace it. 30 minutes worth of work compared to who knows how long if I try to tear the thing down and do a $5 fix that may or may not work.

 

What is the "sync thing?" I think I may need it. backed into a pole with my passenger side mirror. It still folds in, but now folds all the way out without stopping where it should. Thanks!