fix for GM trucks power folding mirrors
#1
04-23-2017, 07:30 AM
fix for GM trucks power folding mirrors
Hey all,
Ive been reading the forums quite sometime as Ive been having issues with my power folding mirrors sporadically folding.
The company that also repairs the faulty door locks now apparently makes new folding mirror gears made from brass instead of plastic, and new motors for them as well. I spoke to them today, they also repair the units and offer cores if you dont want the hassle of installing the replacement brass gear yourself. I'll provide the link, but not sure if thats allowed. If the link gets removed, just google gruvenparts brass mirror gear.
http://www.gruvenparts.com/gruvenpar...rror-assembly/
And dont feel bad about how much GM charges people for new mirror assemblies. The exact same mirror fold unit is also used by Lamborghini (with similar pathetic results). Lambo charges $5400 for the mirror tho !
Ive been reading the forums quite sometime as Ive been having issues with my power folding mirrors sporadically folding.
The company that also repairs the faulty door locks now apparently makes new folding mirror gears made from brass instead of plastic, and new motors for them as well. I spoke to them today, they also repair the units and offer cores if you dont want the hassle of installing the replacement brass gear yourself. I'll provide the link, but not sure if thats allowed. If the link gets removed, just google gruvenparts brass mirror gear.
http://www.gruvenparts.com/gruvenpar...rror-assembly/
And dont feel bad about how much GM charges people for new mirror assemblies. The exact same mirror fold unit is also used by Lamborghini (with similar pathetic results). Lambo charges $5400 for the mirror tho !
Last edited by a2t; 06-30-2017 at 08:29 AM.
#2
05-28-2017, 10:18 AM
has anyone tried the door lock motor fix ?
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2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
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2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
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#3
06-06-2017, 09:47 PM
Forgive me, but I read your post three times in a row and can't seem to find a question ... I read your post some time ago and quite frankly thought it was possibly spam.
Nevertheless, if your mirror is physically in good shape and the glass moves appropriately, I do not see an issue installing new parts into the mirror to fix the folding concern. To be completely honest though, my diver's mirror has been hit before and one of the little tension springs inside that holds the mirror tight against its pivot is broken and the glass does weird stuff when you adjust it. So in my case if it stopped folding I would just replace it.
So ... hope that helps
Nevertheless, if your mirror is physically in good shape and the glass moves appropriately, I do not see an issue installing new parts into the mirror to fix the folding concern. To be completely honest though, my diver's mirror has been hit before and one of the little tension springs inside that holds the mirror tight against its pivot is broken and the glass does weird stuff when you adjust it. So in my case if it stopped folding I would just replace it.
So ... hope that helps
#4
06-14-2017, 03:46 PM
Sorry, I was at that time wondering if people had gone thru this install procedure before, using the GruvenParts upgraded items, and what their success ratio was. I was concerned about my abilities to even be able to do this. I since tackled this, and it was no big deal, but Im wondering if others have been doing this repair also. It can be tricky if you arent mechanically inclined (like myself!)
Regarding your "broken spring" - what part did you break ? There is only 1 main spring in the unit and its very very strong, I doubt that is broken. You would have to cut it with a torch to break it, LOL. However, when the plastic spur gear broke, then it wouldnt hold the mirror unit in place very well anymore and the whole thing wobbled going down the street. It was all related to the spur gear broken.
Regarding your "broken spring" - what part did you break ? There is only 1 main spring in the unit and its very very strong, I doubt that is broken. You would have to cut it with a torch to break it, LOL. However, when the plastic spur gear broke, then it wouldnt hold the mirror unit in place very well anymore and the whole thing wobbled going down the street. It was all related to the spur gear broken.
#7
08-07-2017, 08:00 PM
The mirrors should bolt up just fine. I'm not 100% sure on the wiring though. It should be simple enough to cobble something together for turn signal indicators and or power mirrors. Seems to me most tow mirrors are manual adjustments anyways.
#8
08-14-2018, 09:56 AM
Starting in 2014, GM released power folding tow mirrors, however they are manual telescope. These mirrors also contain plastic gears and crappy motors though, so we should expect same issues as the non-tow power fold mechanism breaking.
#9
01-21-2020, 03:01 PM
a good install video was posted here on the power folding mirror motors and gears :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_N...ature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_N...ature=youtu.be
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