Side mirror help?

[Sidetrackedstu]

In our 03 EB the outside mirrors seem to pop and not go to the previous memory setting. I have searched but haven't found anything on this yet. Are they rebuildable? Hate to have to replace them.

 

[GAINMOB]

set ur mirrors to the desired position and set them...make sure the mirror switch is in the middle...mine does it only when the switch isn't in the neutral position

 

[delawhere23]

Do they move in a random way to an extreme up or down position when you hit the unlock on the key fob?

 

[Sidetrackedstu]

I've set the switch to all 3 (left,center and right), still does it. When I use my key fob my mirrors don't move. I have to press 1 of the 2 preset buttons. It seems like it's stripped out and won't fully go to where we have it preset.

 

[igozumn]

Motors in the mirrors need to be replaced. Or at least, they did in mine. Still need to do the driver side. Passenger side was almost stuck, twitching at me in defiance. New motor fixed it right up.

 

[GAINMOB]

or you can buy new mirrows...I got a set for just over $100 on ebay...pnp

 

[Sidetrackedstu]

Motors in the mirrors need to be replaced. Or at least, they did in mine. Still need to do the driver side. Passenger side was almost stuck, twitching at me in defiance. New motor fixed it right up.

Where can I pick up new motors and is it something I can replace myself? Thanks in advance!

 

[igozumn]

Just about any Ford dealer will/should have them on hand. They fit a bunch of different vehicles. 6U5Z-17D696-D is the part number with memory. MSRP is $94.32 each with a good wholesale price around $68 each. The hardest part will be getting the old mirror glass off the motor without breaking the glass. If I recall, I stuck my fingers in and was able to get some of the little tabs to let go off the motor. The motor is round and snaps into a ring on the back of the glass. There are 6 or 8 or 10 tabs that form the ring and hold onto the motor plate. Think Stonehenge and you'll get the idea. You have to get the first 2 or 3 or 4 tabs to let loose before you can get it off.

 

[Sidetrackedstu]

Cool, thanks for the info. I'll try to find a deal on a couple of those.

 

[GAINMOB]

check ebay too

 

[Funugy]

Before you go and buy new mirrors, try one thing. I experienced the exact same symptoms and this fixed it. Take the mirror part off by manually pushing on the left or right side. This will make the opposite stick out. Place your hand behind this opposite side and pull. It pops right off. This take the unit out in the middle of the mirror by removing the one screw. Clean out all the grease and then generously apply more grease. Put it all back together and more everything aournd to work it in. This fixed mine.

 

[Hamfisted]

Do you actually use the "memory" function of the mirrors? There was a TSB (replace mirror memory module....) bulletin from Ford back in '03 about these mirrors. The memory module is junk and Ford would replace it under warranty about every 3 months. The last time it was replaced I just turned the "memory" feature off and have enjoyed stable mirrors ever since. You can turn the "memory" feature off in the message center. That would be my recommendation. Set the mirrors where you want them and forget about the stupid "memory" function.



-Mike

 

[Sidetrackedstu]

Yes, we use it constantly. My wife is 5'1" and I'm 6'5". Big difference on where the mirror has to be positioned.

 

[Sidetrackedstu]

I'll give the grease thing a try. Thanks.