Hi all,
I've a 1984 Carrera 3.2 Targa with the standard flag door mirrors. I've had long standing vibration in these (like enough at high speed to be dangerous in terms of visibility), and the previous owner had stuck convex mirror glass over the original glass.
So the extra glass came off the driver side, but still some vibration. Then the electric joystick control seemed to stop working. So the mechanic kindly stripped everything down, and I provided a new joystick switch, a new window selector switch (under dash), and some new glass for the driver side - part 91173103508.
So then it turns out this did not resolve the issue. We have both electric mirrors apart. The motor (black and blue wires) turns in either direction (change polarity connected) and the "fishing line" moves the black mirror backing. I used a small 9V battery to check.
However, the solenoid (also called clutch elsewhere I see) does not seem to be actuating. This has a 1N4004 diode across it.
The actual motor housings are no longer available...
Aside: Bentley seems to be plain wrong in distinguishing 1984-1985 and 1986-1989 mirror electrical schematics. I really think they have them partially mixed.
My questions:
- What is the best way to test the solenoid?
- Could the diode be gone?
- Are replacement solenoids available?
- If I can't get or prove the solenoids are working, what do I do? Can the 1986-89 parts be fitted? looks really expensive. Might need to remove any shake though..?
- Is 91173103508 actually a heated mirror? Because I seem to have the heated mirror connections
Pic of inside below.
Thanks!
