Power Tow Mirrors Quit Working

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Apr 10, 2008 | 02:47 PM

Kevinpmac

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Power Tow Mirrors Quit Working

I did a search and did not see anything on this. So, here goes...

My factory power tow mirrors stopped working with no prior issues or warning. As far as I can tell, it is the only thing not operating. I read through the manual to determine which fuse and checked it. The fuse looks fine and other accessories on that fuse are still working. I rule out motor due to it being both sides. Perhaps the switch?

Anyone else been down this road before?

Apr 10, 2008 | 02:53 PM

robinsonpowerstroke

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Never heard of this happening. I would have to guess that if both quit, either power wire to the switch or the switch it self. Is there power getting to the switch?

Apr 10, 2008 | 02:54 PM

miller_feed

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I would like to know what this is also. Mine just started acting up a little.

Apr 10, 2008 | 02:55 PM

jeff7825

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I don't have any experience with this personally, but if the fuse looks good, then the next place I would look at would be the switch.

Apr 10, 2008 | 03:14 PM

maadman

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Even though it looks good, try swapping the fuse with another one or a new one. Otherwise, it has to be the switch or the switch wiring. Let us know what you find.

Apr 10, 2008 | 03:14 PM

Kevinpmac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by robinsonpowerstroke

Never heard of this happening. I would have to guess that if both quit, either power wire to the switch or the switch it self. Is there power getting to the switch?

Good point Justin. I'll put the meter on the switch first chance I get. I can also check to see if current is passing thru the switch while it's out.

Apr 10, 2008 | 08:05 PM

PSDLOVER

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I spoke to my 7.3 mechanic about this...

And the solution, at least for my truck is to replace the entire circuit panel inside the door. It is a dealer part and probably not cheap. You have to remove the small panel on top of the door (carefully) to access it and it just pulls out. My driver window switch is messed up as well so I need to do this repair before vacation. Hope this helps. According to the mechanic this is very common on the SD's.