Side View Mirrors

[Bob Hoppie 2]

On my 2005 Sport Trac, the control switch on the driver door that moves (up, down, left, right) the left and right side view mirrors stopped working. I checked the fuse and the mirrors still don't work with the control switch. Anyone have any ideas on what I should look for as it is not the fuse?

 

[Ed Fenwick]

the switch goes bad, try ebay. they are not very expensive. Easy to replace, just pry it out and plug in another.

 

[Rick Kent]

Ditto what Ed said. There is some info about dismantling and cleaning the contacts on the switch that I did a few years ago but that is temporary. Buy a new switch.

 

[Kyle Hadfield]

I had this exact problem and I did exactly that, opened it up and cleaned the contacts real good. It worked right away and haven't had a problem since, almost a year maybe. I'm also the only driver so I adjust the mirrors to my liking and leave them alone so I haven't checked the mirrors since getting them to work. If I remember when I was in the same boat, I didn't think the cost of a new switch was justified. I figured since I fixed my overhead console w/out buying new I can a least give it a try.



I didn't do it and don't know if anyone would recommend this but I just thought maybe a little dab of dielectric grease on the contacts to keep fresh/moisture out? Does anyone know if this would be a bad idea?

 

[Richard Toms]

Had the same problem on my 2004. Have had the same problem for about 2 years now. Took original switch, cleaned it. Doesn't work. Checked wiring and fuse. Still doesn't work. Bought a new switch. Still, nope.

 

[James Hatch]

Just fixed mine after seeing this thread, it was the issue and.replacing it.fixed it. Thanks for the post!

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[Alyson Bolin]

May I ask how you removed the side view mirror switch to clean the contacts? And what did you clean them with?