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Old 01-15-2013, 02:49 PM
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Unhappy Power Mirror Problems

I have read several forums about Power Mirror issues but I havent found a solution for mine. My son spilled soda on the switch and it would only work on the passengers side on the up position. I got a replacement switch and had the same happen with the new switch. Checked fuse #21 and its ok. Any reasoning on what could be wrong? Switch worked fine before the spill.
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Old 01-15-2013, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by edgardop73
I have read several forums about Power Mirror issues but I havent found a solution for mine. My son spilled soda on the switch and it would only work on the passengers side on the up position. I got a replacement switch and had the same happen with the new switch. Checked fuse #21 and its ok. Any reasoning on what could be wrong? Switch worked fine before the spill.
Liquid in the switch connector?
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Old 01-15-2013, 03:02 PM
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It happened a while ago, switch connector is dry
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Old 01-15-2013, 04:38 PM
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Probably a bad mirror motor and the switch wasn't at fault to begin with then.
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Old 01-15-2013, 06:29 PM
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Is it possible to short out a relay? Is there one that controls the power mirrors?
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Old 01-16-2013, 10:53 AM
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may be dry , but soda is sticky sweet and will coat the terminals...get some cleaner on them
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Old 01-16-2013, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by IgottaWoody
may be dry , but soda is sticky sweet and will coat the terminals...get some cleaner on them
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My 2008 sometimes worked on both sides when I got it, then never worked again. I am the only driver, so I never cared enough to check it out. While I was replacing the left door speaker, I tried to unplug the mirror switch but gave up because it is a giant PITA.
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Old 01-17-2013, 02:33 PM
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Cleaned the switch, used an eraser on the contacts, and it started working again. Thanks for your ideas guys. I sent back the switch I ordered thru ebay today.
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Originally Posted by IgottaWoody
may be dry , but soda is sticky sweet and will coat the terminals...get some cleaner on them
Thanks, I should have said that too.
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