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Discussion in '348/355' started by tamf328, Oct 22, 2008.

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  1. tamf328

    tamf328 Formula Junior

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    #1 tamf328, Oct 22, 2008
    has any one had a problem with both exterior mirrors on the doors not working?
    I mean moving the switch to adjust them and they don't (move).
    second question, how do you get inside the driver's door to look at the switch connections?
    from the outside or the inside of the door?
    thanks,
     
  2. 285ferrari

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    #2 285ferrari, Oct 22, 2008
    Both mirrors not working at once? I would guess it is a fuse, relay or switch control---Probably no need to remove the door panels..
     
  3. Miltonian

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    #3 Miltonian, Oct 22, 2008
    Are we talking about a 348? If so, I would suggest that the problem could be in the door jamb wiring connector. For a test, try turning on the ignition, then opening the drivers door, then holding the mirror switch in a position that would normally make the mirror move, and at the same time jiggling the wire bundle down by the rubber boot. If that gets the mirror moving, then you know that you need to repair something at the pins.
     
  4. Ricambi America

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    #4 Ricambi America, Oct 22, 2008
    New mirror switch solved it in my car.
     
  5. 285ferrari

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    #5 285ferrari, Oct 22, 2008
    There is one on Ferrariads for sale...You have to go back a few pages, but I saw it a few days ago....
     
  6. tamf328

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    #6 tamf328, Oct 23, 2008
    can i get that mirror switch out of the door just by prying on it?
    that way i can check for power directly to the switch.
    thanks,
     
  7. EP75

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    #7 EP75, Oct 23, 2008
    Hi,

    For the 328, you can get the switch just by prying on it.

    Regards.

    EP75
     
  8. dasadrew

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    #8 dasadrew, Oct 23, 2008
    Yes! The whole panel with mirror and window switches pops out fairly easily.
     
  9. tamf328

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    #9 tamf328, Feb 24, 2009
    miltonian was right, so was T. Jones at sportauto.
    the wires are breaking away from the pins on the connector. First one to go was the mirrors, a few more look like they're not
    far behind.
    Does anyone know where I can find the pins or who makes them?
    thanks,
     
  10. plugzit

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    #10 plugzit, Feb 24, 2009
    I got mine at Torrance Electric in Torrance, CA. Also the tool to remove the old ones.
     
  11. tamf328

    tamf328 Formula Junior

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    #11 tamf328, Feb 24, 2009
    part numbers? manufacturer?
     
  12. gidge348

    gidge348 Formula Junior

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    #12 gidge348, Feb 24, 2009
    Yep,

    Both mine don't work either, fixing it is a fair way down the list things to do (after getting the motor back in) so will be interested to see what you find out.

    Please keep posting (with pics if pos) what you find the problems to be.... ;)
     

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