Passenger Side mirror motor making noise but not turning glass
#1
04-01-2017, 06:52 AM
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Dubai
Age: 36
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Passenger Side mirror motor making noise but not turning glass
Hey Guys,
I've got a 2004 Cayenne Turbo, and my driver side mirror works when I adjust it using the electric control.
However, when I switch the control over to the passenger-side mirror, it seems to make a 'turning noise' whenever I try to move it in any direction, but that does not move the actual glass mirror i.e. I cannot adjust my view angle.
I also noticed when I try to press the mirror down manually using my hand to face a lower angle, it is as if the mirror is restricted - won't push down.
Any idea what that can be? I am thinking of buying a replacement motor, since the fuse/connection don't seem to be a problem (i.e. motor makes noise ).
I've got a 2004 Cayenne Turbo, and my driver side mirror works when I adjust it using the electric control.
However, when I switch the control over to the passenger-side mirror, it seems to make a 'turning noise' whenever I try to move it in any direction, but that does not move the actual glass mirror i.e. I cannot adjust my view angle.
I also noticed when I try to press the mirror down manually using my hand to face a lower angle, it is as if the mirror is restricted - won't push down.
Any idea what that can be? I am thinking of buying a replacement motor, since the fuse/connection don't seem to be a problem (i.e. motor makes noise ).
#2
04-01-2017, 07:47 AM
Hey Guys,
I've got a 2004 Cayenne Turbo, and my driver side mirror works when I adjust it using the electric control.
However, when I switch the control over to the passenger-side mirror, it seems to make a 'turning noise' whenever I try to move it in any direction, but that does not move the actual glass mirror i.e. I cannot adjust my view angle.
I also noticed when I try to press the mirror down manually using my hand to face a lower angle, it is as if the mirror is restricted - won't push down.
Any idea what that can be? I am thinking of buying a replacement motor, since the fuse/connection don't seem to be a problem (i.e. motor makes noise ).
I've got a 2004 Cayenne Turbo, and my driver side mirror works when I adjust it using the electric control.
However, when I switch the control over to the passenger-side mirror, it seems to make a 'turning noise' whenever I try to move it in any direction, but that does not move the actual glass mirror i.e. I cannot adjust my view angle.
I also noticed when I try to press the mirror down manually using my hand to face a lower angle, it is as if the mirror is restricted - won't push down.
Any idea what that can be? I am thinking of buying a replacement motor, since the fuse/connection don't seem to be a problem (i.e. motor makes noise ).
#3
04-01-2017, 11:38 AM
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Dubai
Age: 36
Posts: 8
Rep Power: 0
Update:
Removed the side mirrors on both driver and passenger side to reveal the motor.
No obstructions.
But, on the working side (drivers side) the mirror motor tilts in the direction required when I operate the switch.
On the passengers side, the mirror motor does not tilt, just makes noise when I operate the switch.
I guess this could mean a change in motor.
Removed the side mirrors on both driver and passenger side to reveal the motor.
No obstructions.
But, on the working side (drivers side) the mirror motor tilts in the direction required when I operate the switch.
On the passengers side, the mirror motor does not tilt, just makes noise when I operate the switch.
I guess this could mean a change in motor.
#4
04-03-2017, 10:12 AM
Update:
Removed the side mirrors on both driver and passenger side to reveal the motor.
No obstructions.
But, on the working side (drivers side) the mirror motor tilts in the direction required when I operate the switch.
On the passengers side, the mirror motor does not tilt, just makes noise when I operate the switch.
I guess this could mean a change in motor.
Removed the side mirrors on both driver and passenger side to reveal the motor.
No obstructions.
But, on the working side (drivers side) the mirror motor tilts in the direction required when I operate the switch.
On the passengers side, the mirror motor does not tilt, just makes noise when I operate the switch.
I guess this could mean a change in motor.
i had a quote of nearly$700 to have the folding mirror motor replaced. Mine has a weird occasional glitch that I just live with
#5
04-03-2017, 11:51 AM
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Dubai
Age: 36
Posts: 8
Rep Power: 0 When you say tilts in, do you mean the mirror or the the whole mirror housing? 2 different motors here, the mirror motor is easy to replace...The mirror housing that folds in when parking,,,is not a simple proces..
i had a quote of nearly$700 to have the folding mirror motor replaced. Mine has a weird occasional glitch that I just live with
i had a quote of nearly$700 to have the folding mirror motor replaced. Mine has a weird occasional glitch that I just live with
As for the motor, I meant the mirror (not the mirror housing). The mirror refuses to be tilted aiming downwards, even when I push really hard by hand. It tilts left and right, just not up and down.
I think maybe the motor (which is not working) is somehow not allowing that movement.. I guess when the new one arrives, and I install it, I'll find out.
