How To Handle Malfunctoning Lexus Side View Mirror
We all know that it’s important to see as much of the road as possible while driving. This ensures both your own safety as well as that of others on the road. However, when you have malfunctioning Lexus side view mirrors, your view of the road could be compromised. It’s best to remedy this issue before you continue driving.
In this article, we share with you some common causes of malfunctioning power side view mirrors and how you can fix them!
Understanding Power Side View Mirrors
Today, many Lexus cars come with power side view mirrors, which can be adjusted by pressing a switch within the vehicle itself. Whether they need to be adjusted horizontally or vertically, you can do so through electrical means. The position of the mirror is adjusted by a knob or a joystick attached to it. Of course, you can adjust your mirrors by hand too, but that may not always be the most convenient option while on the road.
When you have a malfunctioning side view mirror, any one of the components could be responsible. This includes the switch, the circuit, the wiring or even the motors that control mirror movement.
Common Issues with Side View Mirrors
Below are some of the common reasons your side view mirror may be malfunctioning:
- Wiring Issues
If the wiring is damaged, loose or frayed, this could cause your mirrors not to move into your selected position. Your only option would be to fix it – here is where you may want to engage the services of a professional.
- Broken Switch
Sometimes, it can be the case that everything is okay with your mirrors, but the switch that allows you to control movement is broken. One simple way of checking this is to move your mirror(s) manually. If you are able to do this without issue, it’s very likely that the problem lies with a broken switch.
You can contact our services & parts department when that is the case, and we will be happy to schedule an appointment to take a closer look at it.
- Blown Fuse
One likely possibility is that the fuse that controls your mirror movements has blown. This is usually caused by short circuiting. Thankfully, the solution for this is quick and straightforward. It only takes two minutes to replace a fuse if you know how to do so.
Keep in mind that the fuses on each of your mirrors may not be on the same circuit, which is why you could have one malfunctioning mirror while the other is still working. However, most of the time, you will find that they are on the same circuit.
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