Hello amigos,
Is it possible that the switch is in bad shape or the mirrors themselves? Is there a way to test them to make sure what part has the problem? I can adjust the mirrors manually but they won't move exactly to the position I want them to be. Thanks a bunch for your help.
Did you check the fuse? If the fuse is fine, and since it's both mirrors, I'd be tempted to think the switch is broken. You can apply voltage directly to the mirrors to see if they still work. Take note, the circuit is grounded at the switch, not at the mirror. You could also pull the switch out and take a look at it. If it shorted out or suffered improper voltage, it'll be fairly obvious. Of course, you can also test the switch, but I'd have to know what year you have to relay the proper info.
HTH
Jim S. '82 Mutant
I have an 88' 2.3L convertible, the last time I checked all fuses were working fine. I will take a look at the switch. How can I pull out the switch? A flat screwdriver will do?
My guess is the switch.
If I recall correctly you should be able to just pop it out with a screw driver or something like it. If you decide to open the switch, you may also be deciding to buy a new one. Little parts can go flying everywhere.
Without opening the switch you can check for continuity across the various switch positions. The light green / yellow stripped wire is power, black is ground. Purple, dark green, and yellow, go to the right mirror (pass). Dark blue, red, and yellow go to the left mirror.
This is just one way of testing. There probably are better ways.
Jim S. '82 Mutant
Same switch as my '91 Thunderbird S/C, and the switch died (obvious because it would only go two of the four ways, and those two weren't on the same plane. Made it rough to adjust the mirrors.
It just pops out. If you want to take the console trim apart to get at it from underneath, it might do a little less damage, but careful use of small flat-blade screwdrivers will get the switch out without causing harm to anything. Test the switch before replacing...
JS
You're pushing them against the gears, and either A) turning the motors... or B) stripping the gears, in which case they'll be hard to push... then suddenly jump until they stop again and become difficult. If you're talking range of motion (won't go to a corner, etc), then they could perhaps be bad as well.
JS
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