cutlassdude96 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 My rear view mysteriously fell off over night. I got the button reglued back on the windshield but I need to know how to reattach the mirror back on to it. does it just slided on to it? Quote
95 vert Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 Slides on or has a set screw. Quote
cutlassdude96 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Posted September 23, 2008 there is no set screw Quote
95 vert Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 Slides on then-sometimes it can be a bitch to get it seated. This may sound like a stupid question but did you reglue it with the lip facing away from the glass? I've made that mistake before Quote
Crazy K Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 get a pencil, and use it to graphite lube the mirror and the bracket. it will slip right on. Quote
grandprixnyc Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 get a pencil, and use it to graphite lube the mirror and the bracket. it will slip right on. Does that only work on mirrors? Quote
Crazy K Posted September 23, 2008 Report Posted September 23, 2008 get a pencil, and use it to graphite lube the mirror and the bracket. it will slip right on. Does that only work on mirrors? was that a funny? No, KY Jelly is better for the task you may be implying! :lol: :lol: They make graphite lube for locks and stuff too. It is available in a squeeze tube, but a pencil is not messy and works great in this application. Quote
cutlassdude96 Posted September 23, 2008 Author Report Posted September 23, 2008 it seem to help get it on there Quote
Crazy K Posted September 24, 2008 Report Posted September 24, 2008 I am considering a revision on HOW to power the mirror. Currently, I power it off the radio power source at the fuse box, but I would prefer it not to be on in accessory mode... meaning i should find an alt power source. I could power it off the fuel pump wire, or th3e power windows, or whatever accessory in the fuse box is powered only in run. BUT!!! I might also consider altering the PWs to to be on with the car in run and accessory mode. hmmmmm.... where should i hook it up? Quote
kwk39018 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Posted September 24, 2008 Slides on then-sometimes it can be a bitch to get it seated. This may sound like a stupid question but did you reglue it with the lip facing away from the glass? I've made that mistake before Don't feel bad i did to. I'm a friggin moron.Oh well ever one have's a blonde moment. Quote
w-bodys_are_the_best Posted September 24, 2008 Report Posted September 24, 2008 On the style without the set screw, I always move the mirror into the lowest position, take a screwdriver on top of the base of the mirror and give the screwdriver a couple taps, usualy hitting the top of the driver with your hand is enough. This locks it in place about as good as a set screw and it won't rattle loose if you have subs like I do. Don't hit it too hard or you'll be re-glueing the button. Quote
grandprixnyc Posted September 24, 2008 Report Posted September 24, 2008 I am considering a revision on HOW to power the mirror. Currently, I power it off the radio power source at the fuse box, but I would prefer it not to be on in accessory mode... meaning i should find an alt power source. I could power it off the fuel pump wire, or th3e power windows, or whatever accessory in the fuse box is powered only in run. hmmmmm.... where should i hook it up? I believe there is switched power in the DIC (at least in GPs) and it is on in RUN, not ACC. Shouldn't guages have this as well? Quote
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