1st Gen R52 Cooper Convertible Most liked posts in thread: Electric mirror failure

  1. Shifter

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    With me, I lost movement in both planes at the same time. Dealer diagnosed it as a connector that came away from the switch. I was still under warranty at the time, so it was n/c. I suppose it's possible to lose control in one plane and not the other with a loose connection, so popping the oval shaped panel off to check is probably worth a try.

    The seat heater control buttons and the mirror control knob just pull straight up. The oval cover then needs to be gently pried up with a very thin lever. Once off, you have access to the switch assembly, which is held in place with about 4 or six clips that are positioned vertically around the assembly. Keep a pencil type magnet handy in case one drops into the space below the assembly.

    Good Luck
     
  2. Mini Q

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    Electric Mirror

    Thank you for sharing the experience. Perfect timing for a Saturday project.
     
  3. Mini Q

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    It works!

    Well, I popped out the switch cluster, pressed the mirror connectors a little, and the right mirror came to life.

    Thanks again.

     
  4. Minidave

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    Don't cha love it when it's something easy?

    I would have been tearing the mirror apart looking for a bad connection there....
     
  5. Shifter

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    You're welcome, and I'm happy your mirrors are back in action.
    Motor On!
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