wing mirror controls - Page 2

Aldeburgh · 22nd October 2020, 15:04

I've just done this as well (using a fibreglass pen carefully) and was over the moon when it worked. Fantastic forum for tips!

edwardmk · 22nd October 2020, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by zola66

Hi all,

Just want some advice, on my 75 the mirror control only works up and down and not left and right, so I took another whole control unit off another 75 but having the same issue, so not sure what the problem is, just wondered if there are their separate fuses for up/down & L/R.

Colin.

Also watch out for bent pins in the connectors. Mine stopped working and I assumed it was a control panel issue, so I ordered a second hand one off eBay.
When I took off the original switch panel, I noticed a bent pin, so I straightened it and found my mirror returned to full function. I now have a spare switch panel for vehicles that only have front electric windows/ mirrors that aren't powerfold. The pin must have been bent when my Hi-Fi speakers and soundproofing were installed since that's the only time the door card came off.

chicochapman · 26th October 2020, 04:52

...............and once they're working, actuate them every so often.
"If you don't use them, you may lose them!"

Elwood2011 · 13th August 2022, 20:21

My mirrors also worked intermittently and in certain directions.

I followed this guide and used a bit of electrical contact cleaner on the contacts.

Now works fully.

Many thanks, guides like this are invaluable for a novice like me!

hogweed · 14th August 2022, 11:31

I tried all the above except the fibreglass pen, with no success. EVentually I gave the contacts a tiny touch with very fine emery, and they've been fine since. Mine must have had a robust oxide film on them, even though they looked clean and shiny

MacRob · 20th August 2022, 05:25

Going to sound stupid here.

Which contacts are people talking about?
Is it the contacts in the loom plug or the contacts inside the adjuster switch itself?

Many Thanks

macafee2 · 20th August 2022, 06:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRob

Going to sound stupid here.

Which contacts are people talking about?
Is it the contacts in the loom plug or the contacts inside the adjuster switch itself?

Many Thanks

Take the large cover off of the whole door switch and there is a printed circuit board underneath. This board has contacts on and it is these that need cleaning.
Have a look at this thread https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=233971

macafee2

hogweed · 20th August 2022, 07:30

Be very very careful levering the little catches open to split the switch pack open - there's a fine line between separating and breaking them

I found something very thin but wider than a screwdriver was ideal... in my case the blunt end of a metal nail file. You'll see what I mean when you try to do it. Take it very slow and patiently

chambl01 · 24th August 2022, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by planenut

This worked for me, following advice from this forum, and it is to open up the switch and with a pencil eraser, gently clean all the contacts, good luck.

This worked for me too.

13th August 2022, 20:21	#14
Elwood2011 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Ayr Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Worked brilliantly My mirrors also worked intermittently and in certain directions. I followed this guide and used a bit of electrical contact cleaner on the contacts. Now works fully. Many thanks, guides like this are invaluable for a novice like me!

14th August 2022, 11:31	#15
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	I tried all the above except the fibreglass pen, with no success. EVentually I gave the contacts a tiny touch with very fine emery, and they've been fine since. Mine must have had a robust oxide film on them, even though they looked clean and shiny __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

20th August 2022, 05:25	#16
MacRob Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Deal, Kent Posts: 264 Thanks: 44 Thanked 81 Times in 58 Posts	Going to sound stupid here. Which contacts are people talking about? Is it the contacts in the loom plug or the contacts inside the adjuster switch itself? Many Thanks __________________ MG Rover South East admin

20th August 2022, 07:30	#18
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Be very very careful levering the little catches open to split the switch pack open - there's a fine line between separating and breaking them I found something very thin but wider than a screwdriver was ideal... in my case the blunt end of a metal nail file. You'll see what I mean when you try to do it. Take it very slow and patiently __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

22nd October 2020, 15:04	#11
Aldeburgh Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Stevenage Posts: 28 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I've just done this as well (using a fibreglass pen carefully) and was over the moon when it worked. Fantastic forum for tips!

26th October 2020, 04:52	#13
chicochapman Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Stockport Posts: 134 Thanks: 56 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	...............and once they're working, actuate them every so often. "If you don't use them, you may lose them!"