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avtur Member Since: 11 Nov 2006 Location: Stockport Posts: 1306 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
yeah, you'll keep it a bay for a while with the spray, although winter an washing may bring it back. once it gets really bad you get them changed under warranty, well thats what happened to me .... |
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snappa Member Since: 16 Apr 2008 Location: Watching C-beams near the Tanhauser Gate Posts: 1633 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Oh |
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AndyT Member Since: 28 Dec 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 447 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've had this issue with both my mirrors and used some Silkolene spray penetrating oil in the joining surfaces and it's quickly cured. I don't expect it to be a sign of wear, more a lack of lubricant, so regular maintenance should ensure a long life. Don't squirt in too much though - you don't want to drown your puddle lights! If it gets too regular, I might look at getting them apart to apply a stiffer grease. Maybe the dealer ought to do that for us come next service?? |
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bjartin Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Moved to Defender2.net. Posts: 616 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I had the same problem earlier in the winter, but I have not done anything with it. The squeaking and jerking have disappeared by itself.
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AndyT Member Since: 28 Dec 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 447 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes, mine was a bit intermittent - no doubt a combination of cold/damp/grime - but a bit of spray seems to eliminate it. I'd rather take 'remedial action' since the juddering can only stress the motor and cause premature wear on the bearings, which are no doubt plastic. |
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mackayzer Member Since: 15 Mar 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 15 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
gave a liberal dose with WD40 around the folding mechanism and that cured the problem instantly |
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Arese Member Since: 09 Jan 2012 Location: Casablanca Posts: 397 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I also use WD40, it's instant and for months ... |
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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2609 ![]() ![]() |
I was advised on here and it seems to work not using WD 40 but silicone spray is very good,�2:99 in Aldi just now too. |
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chrisr1806 Member Since: 20 Oct 2012 Location: None Posts: 2220 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My mirrors seem to judder a little, should I give them a spray anyway? |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 ![]() ![]() |
Chris, give pull them hard back and spray the mechanism with a bit of furniture polish |
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chrisr1806 Member Since: 20 Oct 2012 Location: None Posts: 2220 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheers! |
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njgoldby Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 12 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cool just seen this. Off to investigate, armed with aerosols. |
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Badger1970 Member Since: 21 Sep 2012 Location: Southam, Warwickshire Posts: 1372 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It does work a treat, however beware: Leave it overnight, and before you set off the following day, go round the base of each mirror unit with a paper towel and mop any excess where it has pooled. Otherwise, you will suffer the same fate as me, and when you drive off and get up to speed, will have a nice trail of the stuff down each door in a diagonal drizzle. Makes Black look awful!! ![]() �������������� MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles |
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ccsnet Member Since: 05 Jan 2013 Location: Lancs Posts: 881 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As above - WD40 and a cloth.... I also worked the mirrors a few times as well....
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