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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1796 |
Ill chip in here. Had the same issue with heat and groaning mirror. Had it lubricated at the dealer (only had it a week) and it hasn't helped. There is very obvious wear where it seems to be rubbing when hot. I'm assuming something is out of line. |
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27th Jul 2014 8:52 pm |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4350 |
When I used WD-40 it went away! As it was advised to use another form of lubrication I used some silicone spray. The heat definitely caused my mirrors to creak when opeing or closing. Have you tried lubing them yourself? From new I noticed mine had ever so slight chafing marks on the black plastic. To be honest my biggest concern was in winter they might not open and break MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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27th Jul 2014 9:01 pm |
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Chris Bb Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: South Hants Posts: 25 |
I have some spray lubricant (American?) called "Strikehold".
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27th Jul 2014 9:23 pm |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4350 |
never heard of it.... How much for a can ? Where did you get your one ? MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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27th Jul 2014 9:26 pm |
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Donnus Member Since: 23 Jul 2012 Location: Modena Posts: 144 |
I usually spray Some circuit cleaner to clean all the mechanisms, then 10 mins later i spray grease ( eg cycle chain grease) .
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28th Jul 2014 4:25 am |
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Chris Bb Member Since: 29 May 2014 Location: South Hants Posts: 25 |
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28th Jul 2014 6:51 am |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4350 |
Well yesterday the drivers mirror gave up on me (12 degrees Celsius) shocking for brand new MY14 vehicle with low miles! Today I folded them in from inside the vehicle (we're pretty much folded in anyway) and pulled them forward and then back to the normal position to deactive them powerfolding when locking/unlocking the vehicle.
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30th Nov 2014 10:30 pm |
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IZON Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Meerbusch Posts: 57 |
Moaning,
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1st Dec 2014 10:06 am |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
press the buttons to fold them in (hold left and right buttons for a few seconds)
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1st Dec 2014 10:29 am |
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Offshore1987 Member Since: 11 May 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 496 |
Also you should be able to fold them in as npink says then get out and lock the car, then they will stay ( folded ) until you get in and repress the unfold buttons. Least this way you don't have to go around pushing your mirrors, but wont unfold into traffic when opening with the remote.
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1st Dec 2014 11:33 am |
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