Wing Mirror problem S280

[jscpch]

1994 S280. The left hand wing mirror adjusts normally using the control knob but will not fold back. The right hand unit folds back normally.
I have dismantled the mirror assembly on a couple of occasions but cannot find any reason for the problem - and neither have I found out how to get right into the unit. Can anyone advise best course of action please. Thanks.
John

 

[television]

Can yopu hear the motor running when the switch is pressed.

if it is, the spray plenty of PTFE into the fulcrum point moving the mirror by hand a few times

 

[jscpch]

Wing mirror

Hi Malcolm,
Sorry for the delay - it's p*^^ing down here (Spain) so didn't want to get soaked!
Can hear the motor on the right mirror fold back but no motor sound when I try to operate the left mirror fold back. Both work fine as far as normal adjustment is concerned.
Regards,
John

 

[television]

Hi John then it could be a broken wire in the housing or maybe the motor dead, but that is rare, you need a multimeter to check, you can take the mirror off quite easily and the cover

 

[jscpch]

Hi Malcolm
Thanks again. Doubt if it's a broken wire as all seems nice and clean and tidy - but sorry to be so stupid - is the motor actually in the mirror housing or in the door? I have had the complete mirror off a couple of times but have not been able to get right inside it.
Wish there was a Haynes for this model! I bought a 2 disc cd so-called service manual but it isn't a lot of use.
John

 

[television]

The motor is in the mirror, and the wires do break in side due to the swiveling action, and we have had 2 post this week where this has been the fault.

I will send you via Email the instructions to remove the cover, and post back when I have sent them

 

[jscpch]

You are a star - and a half!
John

 

[television]

The paper has been sent