Mondeo - Folding Wing mirror Failure

[Steve1M]

Folks,

As  you know, the folding mirrors whirr away every time you lock/unlock the car.

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I dreaded that one day one may fail, and my RH one has just failed!.

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I had to force it open so I could get to work safely this morning.

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They never did seem to sound very refined, and I suspect that the crude plastic gear train may have stripped a couple of teeth.

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Whole mirror unit part #1777010 is £165 incl vat, and will need to transfer all the cosmetic bits over.

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Totally unfit for purpose, for a 3 year old car.!!!

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Qu.....has anyone ever managed to source bits to be able to rectify this....maybe just the geartrain, or are they a totally sealed, non-repairable unit??

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Please shout if can help.

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I have good mind to epoxy the thing open, (but will then be in trouble if it is clipped by passing car, as it will have no relief)

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Many Thanks, Steve

[Darranw]

Can you not get the parts from a scrapper

Could save yourself a few quid ?

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[pragmatix]

I've tried to replace bits but there's nowt to fix, try these for parts http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/search.php?start=10&limit=10&keywords=Folding+mirror

[Steve1M]

I have managed to put it in correct open position.....seems to have clicked into place.

Think wil leave like this.

 

Many thanks your responses, Steve