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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Tow mirror problems

Can anybody help me with a problem im having with my tow mirrors. There hanging up at times an quit moving. i dont know what the problem is. Hope somebody over here can help? I posted over on the superduty forum with no response. Any help would be appreciated. This is on a 2003 PSD. Reg cab with electric mirrors.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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not sure this helps but i had to replace my mirror switch when mine wernt working...is it both that dont move or just one? any movement at all?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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The contacts on the switch could be dirty too. You may try cleaning the switch.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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like HKusp said, Mine quit and I took switch apart and cleaned the contacts. All is great now. Just be careful when taking it apart there are some small parts. Just take it very slow.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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The mirrors move but hang up at certain positions. Would it be in the gear mechanism? Are there any mechanics on board?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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Has anybody ever taken these mirrors apart. More input needed. Thanks guys
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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right, just trying to figure out it its the switch or the mirrors, do they both hangup in the same spot? if so its the switch/switch contacts.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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it is the switch. I have taken apart the mirrior and it is hard and a pain.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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Thanks guys. Ill look at the switch an rule that out.
 
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