Driver's side mirror problem

[Vexed]

Hi guys,

About a year ago, the driver's side mirror on my CC got stuck in and wouldn't fold out. I tapped on it with a bit of force and it started working again like it never happened.
A couple of weeks ago I started having issues with the same mirror. The mirror would fold in slowly, but it wouldn't fold out. If I fold it out manually, it folds back in... I had to do that a couple of times until it stays out.
I have also noticed the passenger's side mirror "waits" for the driver's side mirror for a couple of minutes, then it folds out.
Any idea what's causing this to happen? Is there anything that I can do to sort this out?

Many Thanks,
Vexed

[Vexed]

I can hear some grinding noise now, I think there is something broken inside... Will try to open it later and see what I can find...

[wai]

Sounds like something has gotten inside and is binding. This could then have damaged or broken something in the mechanism.

[Vexed]

Sounds like something has gotten inside and is binding. This could then have damaged or broken something in the mechanism.

I hope not... If this is the case, do I need to replace the whole mirror? Or I can buy specific parts to fix it?

[stevie]

U should be able to buy the mech to fix it

[Umai Naa!!]

Look for a stip of felt tape, flapping about loosely, where the mirror housing pivots. If it's there, rip it out. It's what usally causes them to bind up.

[Vexed]

Thanks guys, will let you know how I go later.

Thanks...

[Vexed]

Hi guys, I removed everything from the mirror except for the frame that holds everything... How do you remove that to expose the motor?

I couldn't find any mesh or anything in the way inside...
By the way, I removed the bottom part of the mirror as well, but I forgot to take a pic...

Thanks...

[Vexed]

I took the car over to the dealership to check the DSG, and I asked them to check the mirror as well. The mirror and motor need to be replaced, I was quoted $1050!!!
I will try to find it somewhere else....

[Vexed]

Can someone please tell me what is the part number of the mirror? I understand each part in the mirror has a number, but I'm looking for the frame which holds everything and includes the motor. I have been searching around with no luck...

Thanks...

[seanmau5]

Ring VW spare parts and talk to them about what you need. They've always helped me out with finding parts when I don't have a part number. I replaced some parts on my side mirror after it was hit by a 4wd, they're pretty easy to work on and you could definitely change parts yourself.


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[Vexed]

Ring VW spare parts and talk to them about what you need. They've always helped me out with finding parts when I don't have a part number. I replaced some parts on my side mirror after it was hit by a 4wd, they're pretty easy to work on and you could definitely change parts yourself.


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Thanks mate, will do that... I managed to find the part number, there were sooo many options for the mirror that you don't usually think about... The problem is no one actually sells them... I think I will have to get the parts from VW...