Body/Instrument - Mirror Noise When Extending/Retracting

ELECTRIC FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRROR MAKES NOISES WHILE OR AFTER EXTENDING OR RETRACTING

Topic Number LI88.70-P-047194

Version 1

Design Group 88.70 Exterior mirrors

Date 07-08-2009

Validity Model series 211 as of VIN X 211 967 with code 500
Model series 211 as of VIN X 211 967 with code 500

Reason for change

Reason for block

Complaint:

Complaint no. 1:

As of VIN A 989 999 with code 500 up to 15.10.2008 (for identification, see attachment 2)

As of VIN X 211 967 with code 500 up to 15.10.2008 (for identification, see attachment 2)

At cold temperatures (15°C), the electric folding outside mirror (code 500) makes a creaking noises during the folding sequence.

Complaint no 2:

The electric folding outside mirror (code 500) sporadically makes a persistent whistling noise after reaching the end position for a short time.

Attachments

Cause:

Cause of complaint no. 1:

Material paring between coil spring and underside of sliding disk of folding mechanism (see attachment 1).

Cause of complaint no. 2:

Brush position of electric motor.

Attachments

Remedy:

Remedy for complaint no. 1:

- Please note: In the event of complaints, repair both outside mirrors!-

1. Remove outside mirror trim (see WIS references).

2. Grease clawed disk in area of slots (see attachment 1).

3. Drill hole (diameter 3 mm) at a height of 3 cm (see attachment 3).

4. grease the sliding disk. It must be greased with the outside mirror in three positions (folded in, intermediate position and folded out => see attachments 4 and 5).

5. Operate outside mirrors electrically several times (approx. 8 times).

6. Install outside mirror trim (see WIS references).

Remedy for complaint no. 2:

Replace problem mirror (frame parts kit) with mirror with noise-optimized folding drive (see Parts) (see WIS references):-