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Old 04-13-2008, 06:42 PM
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W202 - Problems with side mirror

Hi guys, my w202 came with folding and heated side mirrors. I went to the mall yesterday and folded the mirror after I parked. Tried unfolding them later but it won't move. I checked the fuse and it was busted. I replace the fuse but it kept on busting when I turn on the car with both the folding switch and mirror adjustment switch physically disconnected thinking that the short was there. Any suggestions what could be wrong ? I tried to isolate where the problem is (right or left mirror), but I can't seem to release the side mirror housing. Can someone help me out with a "how to" ? pictures would be great ! BTW, I have the original side mirrors. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Old 04-14-2008, 04:04 PM
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Maybe if you say what year you have someone can help. Are you saying the mirrors retract automatically? Are you really in Rome?
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Old 04-15-2008, 02:40 AM
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The car is a December 1995 W202. The side mirrors does not retract automatically, it folds via pressing a button. Anyway I was able to resolve the problem last night. Like MBDOC's response to another post regarding a 140side mirror problem, I dismounted both side mirrors and noticed that almost all the wires were bare. The insulation basically crumbled and the wires were touching each other causing the short. I rewired both side mirrors and now everything is working as it should be. BTW, I really do live in Rome ! Grazie !

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