Side Mirror Issue

[Dwagner]

I have a 2003 LX470 in the past fews days the drivers side mirror has started acting up. When i start i hear a motor turning as if it is trying to rotate mirror out. Even though it is already in the correct position. It continues to try to turn and just keeps clicking with mirror in correct position. Originally i could fold mirror in via the switch and then extend and it would seemingly stop. Today however the motor continues to keep turning and mirror clicks.

The switch still works to fold them in but will keep motor running when i try to re-extend. It is as if a stop on the plate mirror rotates on is gone or not being recoiginzed. It never rotates it past the correct angle but motor just keeps running. I can adjust mirror no problem with switch set to left but motor keeps running. Motor runs even if switch is ni the middle position.

Any thoughts.

[NicLX470]

A simple fix would be to find the fuse that works the folding and extending part. Hopefully if it is not connected to anything else important...and if you don't mind them not folding anymore. Otherwise seems as if you might need to bring it to the dealer if you want it fixed. I'd be curious to see how much they would want for a small item like that. Honestly i'd guess over $500.00. I'd like to know because mine are getting to the point to where randomly they will sometimes not fold or extend when the button is pressed. I'd like to get them fixed just because it is a nice feature in such a large truck in tight parking. If you find out before me how much let me know! I will do the same!!

[Dwagner]

will do have appointment this Friday to have them look at it. Hopefully Mr. Germain does not have a boat or house payemnt due. I know the mirror itself cost around $600 because i have had it replaced after it got damaged. And that was with me installinng!

[Dwagner]

Well apparently according to dealer no repair possible. He said they rarely can reapir anything on these mirrors. So the entire mirror assembly has to be replaced. All for a grand ol' price of $775 for the part!!!!! I told them i will find it somewhere else.

This will be my last trip to Lexus service. Had vowed to never go back after $90 oil change last time but thought there might be some benefit to lexus knowledge on this part.

As for fuse option the fuse controls radio and defroster as well according to them. So to stop spinning I will be taking door apart to disconnect mirror rather then have frosted windows and silence in the winter!!!