The driver’s side rear view mirror is loose and shakes at highway speeds. I can take it to the dealer under warranty but wouldn’t mind fixing myself if easy. It is not loose at the door but where the two pieces join. How do I access? What is the little access panel in the bottom of the assembly? Looks like a push tab but not sure if this is where the bolt/nut is located so it can be tightened. Anyone know?
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Loose driver’s side mirror
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JerryBsizzle
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I'm curious too, I have the same issue.
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Is it a power fold or manual fold mirror? Mine was loose when the power fold started to go out, had to get it replaced by the dealer under warrenty.
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Mine is power fold, but it has been loose from day 1.
OK, here's what I was told by the dealer this morning:
There is a TSB on this. Just about all the Rams with electrical folding mirrors have this problem. The problem is an internal tension wire that folds and unfolds the mirror. The "fix" is to fold and unfold the mirrors 5 times in a row using the switch. This supposedly resets the tension and corrects the shake. This may or may not work and the dealer suggested simply folding the mirrors every time you park might also help.
The small access panel under the mirror is not for tightening the internals. Don't bother, there is nothing to tighten. Should you order a replacement mirror.....it will do the same thing.
You might try looking at the TSB for more information. I didn't get the number.
I asked if "I patted my head and rubbed my stomach at the same time, would that help?" They were not amused.
There is a TSB on this. Just about all the Rams with electrical folding mirrors have this problem. The problem is an internal tension wire that folds and unfolds the mirror. The "fix" is to fold and unfold the mirrors 5 times in a row using the switch. This supposedly resets the tension and corrects the shake. This may or may not work and the dealer suggested simply folding the mirrors every time you park might also help.
The small access panel under the mirror is not for tightening the internals. Don't bother, there is nothing to tighten. Should you order a replacement mirror.....it will do the same thing.
You might try looking at the TSB for more information. I didn't get the number.
I asked if "I patted my head and rubbed my stomach at the same time, would that help?" They were not amused.
Not terrible. Just a little annoying on a new truck. The other side is perfectly fine; no wobble.
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probably broken plastic internal gears. the thread to address this is here
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Power folding mirror broken
I took mine in this morning for this on the passenger mirror. The dealer said they have to submit pictures to Ram first before they can even order the mirror. Did any of you guys have to deal with this? They said it can take up to a week.
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I had same issue when I first bought my truck, took it in and they replaced it
Glenn54
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I'm not sure how the TSB works. If the folding the mirror in and out several times doesn't work, will the dealer replace the mirror? My 2019 Laramie is out of warranty, about 42,000 miles.
