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Title: loose mirror
Post by: tonym1 on June 19, 2010, 11:49:04 pm
hi is there a way of tightning the drivers mirror  as it seems to shake now  is this because i pull it in to park in my garage,
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Post by: tonym1 on June 20, 2010, 06:01:27 pm
bump
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Post by: WYTHIT on June 20, 2010, 07:43:44 pm
My drivers side mirror shakes a high speeds with the speed the law enforces :innocent:
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Post by: Saint Steve on June 20, 2010, 08:00:49 pm
Id pop into Autoglass or and Windscreen specialists and see if they have an adhesive pad that they would use if they were replacing the screen tony.
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Post by: Greeners on June 20, 2010, 08:05:28 pm
They are pretty easy to take apart as something probably needs tightening or clicking back in!

Have a look for one of the 'In-Pro' fitting guides as this will show you how to take one apart!  :happy2:
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Post by: Saint Steve on June 20, 2010, 08:14:34 pm
What are we talking Tony?? your rear view mirror or wing mirror glass?
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Post by: tonym1 on June 20, 2010, 09:49:29 pm
wing mirror glass drivers side thought it might be when i keep folding it in to put the car in the garage
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Post by: bacillus on June 20, 2010, 09:53:05 pm
Have you tried gentle but firm pressure at the centre of the mirror as it sounds like it's partially popped out of is retaining clips.
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Post by: tonym1 on June 20, 2010, 10:14:30 pm
cheers mate will try the pressure thing in the morning
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Post by: stealthwolf on June 21, 2010, 01:12:54 am
As nousticles stated, google for the fitting guide of Indicator lights. If you tilt the mirror all the way upwards, you can (with gentle pressure) lift it off the base. Then check the screws underneath. I'd go with pressing the mirror back in first. 
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Post by: Gene Hunt on June 21, 2010, 09:08:24 am
Quote from: tonym1 on June 20, 2010, 09:49:29 pm
wing mirror glass drivers side thought it might be when i keep folding it in to put the car in the garage

......... :surprised: :scared: .....mine did the same.It's the glue/sticky pads that need replacing did mine with some of those ''no more'' nails pads.
Do it quick cause if it falls off & breaks there not cheap. I found out about mine when washing it, it just fell in to my hand.
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Post by: tonym1 on June 21, 2010, 05:42:55 pm
cheers mate will have a go at the pads
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Post by: winrya on June 21, 2010, 05:48:09 pm
Both of mine came loose recently, it was because i turned the heated mirrors on by accident and they must have ruined the adhesive.  I've just used super glue around the edges which has worked perfectly fine