Celia Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hi my 2009 2.0REN Outback has folding mirrors which have worked fine up until now. Now the passenger side one won't fold & buzzes. When I've pushed it it folds but then it won't open again. Even when I haven't tried to shut them the passenger side mirror still buzzes when I start the car. No amount of pushing, tapping & jiggling will stop the noise. help!!! Celia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 sounds like a cog has dislodged or broken a tooth or two internally - the buzzing is either the motor trying to move and cannot because stuck or the motor moving and rattling against the broken cog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 thanks - does that mean I have to take it apart? is that very complicated do you know? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I agree it's the motor trying to move I'd maybe say might need a new motor if it's and internal part thats failed. And without looking I don't know if I could advise how to remove it 2009 is to new for me :) Might give you an idea of what you will have to do in removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 It shouldnt be too complicated to remove it - panel pops off from inside then undo mounting screw / bolts after disconnecting electrical cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 On 1/9/2014 at 6:22 PM, Celia said: Hi my 2009 2.0REN Outback has folding mirrors which have worked fine up until now. Now the passenger side one won't fold & buzzes. When I've pushed it it folds but then it won't open again. Even when I haven't tried to shut them the passenger side mirror still buzzes when I start the car. No amount of pushing, tapping & jiggling will stop the noise. help!!! Celia Hi Celia I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza Hatchback and I have exactly the same problem. Have you managed to sort out yours? Thanks Manu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirspidey Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I done my wife's crv that had same problem. I just got new ones. Easy to fit. Just 3 bolts behind interior panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Thanks Sirpidey. I thought to do that but when I took the car to a garage (not dealership) I was told that the mirror is fine and the problem is with the mirror adjusting switch??? That confused me a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Had this issue few months back pop the back of the mirror off so you can see the motor. In my case a little clip that holds the motor inplace had snapped. Causing the motor to rise itself in the mirror instead of folding the mirror. Didnt want to payout for new one so simply super glued the motor in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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