ML 270 Folding mirrors

[mboy]

Hi,

I have a ML270 2002 and I think someone has hit into the passenger mirror and when ever I press the button to fold the mirrors the passenger side folding mirror makes a horrible clicking sound two/three times when the folding is complete. I have noticed that it folds in more than the drivers side.

Is it easy to adjust the folding folder so that it does not fold in as much and make the horrible clicking sound when folding?

Regards.

 

[television]

Spray some PTFE or silicon into the moving swivel joint and it should the lock into the correct position, once sprayed push the mirror in and out a few times

 

[mboy]

Hi,

Thanks, it wouldn't damage it if I push it open and close a few times with my hands?

 

[television]

Hi,

Thanks, it wouldn't damage it if I push it open and close a few times with my hands?

No its ok to do that just like when someone knocks it,,once you have sprayed it it should fall back into line with ease

 

[mboy]

Thanks for the advice, I will give it go.

Kind regards,

 

[mboy]

Hi,

I sparyed WD40 and opened and closed the mirrors manually, but when I press the folding button it still makes the horrible clicking sound on closing the passenger side. Is there anything else I can do to fix it?

Regards,

 

[television]

The clicking is where it has not engaged the locking part,something must be stuck,,slide the cover off and have a look

 

[mboy]

Hi,

Sorry to be pain, but do I slide the blue (my car is blue) bit on the mirror where the indicator light is.

Regards,

 

[television]

PM me with your Email,address, and I will send the details

 

[mboy]

mas.b@btopenworld.com

Just a little background, as I was driving a van from the opposite side of the road hit into my side mirror and it folded closed. I pressed the button and it opened, but then as it closes in the fold position it make about clicking sound three times.

Thanks.

 

[television]

Go to "edit" on your last post and remove address.


It just sounds as though the casing still has not engaged to the base

 

[Cosworth]

The ML Mirror frames are very weak and get distorted on impact. Hence why you are getting the clicking when folding.

All you need to do is buy another frame and put it on. I have done it myself a few times, very easy.

I don't have a frame to offer you as I only have a drivers side one brand new.

 

[mboy]

Hi,

Sorry, but I am new to this what is the frame, any idea how much it cost?

Regards.

 

[television]

Cant do tonight but tomorrow I will send you all of the mirror papers including removing it all

 

[mboy]

Once again, thanks for the help.

 

[mboy]

Hi Malcolm,

Please could you send me the mirror papers and the change the frame. Do you have any idea how much it costs to replace the frame?

Thanks

Regards,

 

[mboy]

The ML Mirror frames are very weak and get distorted on impact. Hence why you are getting the clicking when folding.

All you need to do is buy another frame and put it on. I have done it myself a few times, very easy.

I don't have a frame to offer you as I only have a drivers side one brand new.

Hi,

How much do the frames cost? What is the frame?

 

[mboy]

Hi,

If I stop the mirror from folding any more than it should fold then the mirror stops and there is no clicking sound.

 

[Cosworth]

Hi,

If I stop the mirror from folding any more than it should fold then the mirror stops and there is no clicking sound.

IF you stop the mirror from folding in to a certain point then it will stop clicking.

A new frame from the dealers can be about £250 from the dealer but from ebay you can get one from about £100 or so.

I only have a driver frame new so I can't help you.

Keep a look out on Ebay.

 

[mboy]

Which part is the frame? is it the bit with the indicator light or is it an internal part?