Door Mirrors

Malookoo · 17th December 2023, 14:50

Hi another niggle the car came with was power adjustment on drivers mirror not working, following checking on here I have removed the switches, cleaned contacts etc. still not working. Does any brilliant person out there know if it is likely to be a board fault or something more complicated.

Arctic · 17th December 2023, 18:57

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Originally Posted by Malookoo

Hi another niggle the car came with was power adjustment on drivers mirror not working, following checking on here I have removed the switches, cleaned contacts etc. still not working. Does any brilliant person out there know if it is likely to be a board fault or something more complicated.

Hi Phil.
Is the switch a normal one or for power fold mirrors, if normal then this maybe of interest to you, usually cleaning the contacts gets them working again.
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...27#post2985227

Malookoo · 17th December 2023, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Phil.
Is the switch a normal one or for power fold mirrors, if normal then this maybe of interest to you, usually cleaning the contacts gets them working again.
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...27#post2985227

Hi yes it does have power fold mirrors they work no problem it’s just the adjusting the driver’s mirror. Have stripped it down cleaned all contacts and it’s still the same, won’t even switch over to that side from near side but I have no idea whether it could be the circuit board faulty or something else.:icon_question

VVC-Geeza · 19th December 2023, 15:30

I too had this problem a couple of months ago having not operated the mirror glass directions for many months.Mine are powerfolds as well and this function worked fine as it's in regular use.All I did was kept operating the directional switches for probably around5 mins and the free'd themselves off.I've made it a rule now to move the positioning on both sides at least every 2 weeks and it seems to be working.

hogweed · 19th December 2023, 18:54

Also may depend on how you clean them... I tried everything suggested here, with no luck, and eventually used a touch of emery on the brass contacts - did the trick

xsport · 19th December 2023, 21:47

Dont forget the plugs can get mildew inside. Unplug check carefully and apply contact cleaner and work them in and out numerous times. Also the main door plug on the hinge wall is another culprit for mildew. The water can get in behind the big rubber as it runs down . Pull it apart and do the same with this one. Reseal the rubber boot with some silicon grease to aid fitting and to keep out the damp. ...

FrattonEnder · 20th December 2023, 14:33

I use bike chain cleaner from Halford on mine. First time round, when I first got the car just before lockdown, that was all I had. Second time only a couple of months ago, all the other methods didn't work for me. Back to the buike cleaner and it's all hunky dorey again. It's the citrus one and it doesn't smell too bad.

KWIL · 20th December 2023, 16:40

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Originally Posted by hogweed

Also may depend on how you clean them... I tried everything suggested here, with no luck, and eventually used a touch of emery on the brass contacts - did the trick

That's a shame, those brass contacts were gold plated!
Ordinary pencil erazer does the trick.

hogweed · 20th December 2023, 17:59

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Originally Posted by KWIL

Ordinary pencil erazer does the trick.

But it didn't for me

It was a very very light touch with the emery. Or it might have been steel wool... can't remember now

stevestrat · 20th December 2023, 18:59

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Originally Posted by KWIL

That's a shame, those brass contacts were gold plated!
Ordinary pencil erazer does the trick.

Ink eraser is better, more effective but still not harsh.

17th December 2023, 14:50	#1
Malookoo Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Shirebrook Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Door Mirrors Hi another niggle the car came with was power adjustment on drivers mirror not working, following checking on here I have removed the switches, cleaned contacts etc. still not working. Does any brilliant person out there know if it is likely to be a board fault or something more complicated.

19th December 2023, 15:30	#4
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,762 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	I too had this problem a couple of months ago having not operated the mirror glass directions for many months.Mine are powerfolds as well and this function worked fine as it's in regular use.All I did was kept operating the directional switches for probably around5 mins and the free'd themselves off.I've made it a rule now to move the positioning on both sides at least every 2 weeks and it seems to be working. __________________

19th December 2023, 18:54	#5
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	Also may depend on how you clean them... I tried everything suggested here, with no luck, and eventually used a touch of emery on the brass contacts - did the trick __________________ 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 December 2023, 14:33	#7
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 233 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	I use bike chain cleaner from Halford on mine. First time round, when I first got the car just before lockdown, that was all I had. Second time only a couple of months ago, all the other methods didn't work for me. Back to the buike cleaner and it's all hunky dorey again. It's the citrus one and it doesn't smell too bad. __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6

19th December 2023, 21:47	#6
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,663 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	Dont forget the plugs can get mildew inside. Unplug check carefully and apply contact cleaner and work them in and out numerous times. Also the main door plug on the hinge wall is another culprit for mildew. The water can get in behind the big rubber as it runs down . Pull it apart and do the same with this one. Reseal the rubber boot with some silicon grease to aid fitting and to keep out the damp. ...