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Mar 13, 2005 | 04:04 PM

fordcanucktruck

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Help! Power mirrors only work three ways...

Hi. Just wondering if anybody else has had this problem. On my 2002 F150 XTR Scab, the power mirrors (both left and right) move up, down, and to the right, but not to the left. Presumably, this means there must be a dirty contact or other problem within the actual switch. Anybody else had this problem? Any idea how to remove the power mirror switch from the interior door? Will I have to remove the whole door panel?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Mar 13, 2005 | 04:34 PM

Bliath

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I have the same probem too. Mine works three ways(up, down and right). I belive my problem is also the power toggle stick (atleast underneath it in the inner working components anyway). Any insight on how to fix it would be nice to know without going to an eletrical repair person.

Mar 13, 2005 | 07:12 PM

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Glad to know I'm not the only one who's had this problem. I figure it'll likely go away (at least for a while) if I get in there with some contact cleaner, but I'd like to know the easiest way to get the switch out first... Hopefully somebody will know.

Mar 13, 2005 | 08:16 PM

triton_2002

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Just firmly pull out the whole power window/lock/mirror assembly out. You can also use a taped up (to prevent scratches) flat screw driver and pry it loose. The whole piece comes out and then you can clean it. Hope that solves the problem.

Mar 14, 2005 | 03:57 AM

SHUSTANG

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my 98 was like that. took the actual controller apart and cleaned the contacts inside it. if you do this , watch the small parts. mine worked fine after i did that.

Mar 14, 2005 | 07:19 AM

RoyalFord

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Yes, if you do take it apart there are many small contacts inside, don't damage them or it is more money you have to spend.

Mar 14, 2005 | 02:04 PM

fordcanucktruck

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Hey, thanks for your help. Once I knew how to remove the switch, I got it apart no problem. You were right, there are a ton of small parts in there. I could actually see where one contact was corroded, I cleaned it up, and the mirrors are working fine.

thanks again for your help!

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Mar 14, 2005 | 08:21 PM

EMT

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Without gutters guess where the water drips when you open the window???? You are right!!! Right on the switches. Great engineering. By The Way, it's not just Ford.