Right-hand side mirror won't go up-down - Outback 2002 2.5L 4AT

Aug 04, 2005 5 Replies
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I have Outback 2002 2.5 4AT. My problem is with right-hand side mirror. It won't go up or down when I try to adjust it.



So, the switch (on the driver's door) for mirror adjustment is set on right-hand side mirror and I can move the mirror left-right, but cannot up-down.



When I flip the switch to left-hand side mirror all is good. Left-right or up-down, all is ok.



My theories are:


- Connector for vertical movement motor are broken



- Vertical movement motor is broken



- Fuse for vertical movement motor (if there is such thing)



- Other



Anybody had this problem?



Also, how can I open right-hand side mirror? What do I have to do to get behind the mirror?



Thanks, Voja


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Problem solved. I used hair drier to remove the mirror (soften the mirror holder) and then good old WD-40 took care of vertical motor.

Voja

Voja wrote:

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2002-should still be under warranty-take it to the dealer.

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I'm out of b-2-b warranty some 35K km ago.

Voja

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mine isn't, as a purchaser of a 2002 in late 2001 with the 3yr/ 36,000 mile warranty

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