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Folding side mirror gear slippage in cold weather

Tags: #mirrors · #cold-weather · #winter

Some advice here concerns sub-zero winters and is less relevant in a hot climate.

In freezing conditions, folding side mirrors can disconnect from the drive mechanism if ice/frost buildup increases friction: when the motor tries to close the mirror, the internal gear skips and disengages12345. Recovery: manually open the mirror by hand to re-seat the gears, or apply de-icing spray on the hinges6789. If snow/ice is coating the mirror frame, it prevents smooth operation until cleared101112. Disabling the auto-fold function for winter is an available workaround1314.

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This page is compiled from 14 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-07-24

  1. HS Development (204359692) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  2. HS Development (204359692) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  3. Эдуард Осипов (2060093620) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  4. HS Development (204359692) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  5. HS Development (204359692) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  6. Дмитрий (1853085521) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  7. Эдуард Осипов (2060093620) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  8. Олег Белоусов (268559774) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  9. Олег Белоусов (268559774) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  10. Алексей Ачкасов (1811868038) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  11. Женя (399455568) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  12. Игорь Игорев (1689101300) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-07 · original message · ru ↩

  13. @lf (5274099184) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-08 · original message · ru ↩

  14. Эдуард Осипов (2060093620) · FAW X80 🚘🛠🛞 · 2024-11-08 · original message · ru ↩