Convertable rear view mirror lights won't shut off

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A few days ago the lights on my rear view mirror stopped shutting off. I think I hit a bump to hard.

The only way I can shut them off is if I put the switch right in the middle of the off/on position (very hard to do). Also It seams like after a while the car will shut them off for me after I shut off the engine. I've started the car in the morning sometimes and the light will come on till I play with the switches again.

So, do I need a whole new rear view mirror or can this be fixed?

 

RYC CUKR

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Could be the mirror or a bad door switch.

 

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RYC CUKR said:

Could be the mirror or a bad door switch.

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Hrmm, how could I tell if it's the door switch? The door alarm shuts off when I close the door.

BTW, this is a 95 Cobra Convertable (if it matters).

 

HISSIN50

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I missed the year. A 94-95 will shut the light off after a little bit.

I agree with the above - dont forget the dimmer switch too. If it's a door pin switch, they're 5 bucks at AZ.

Good luck.

 

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God I miss my rearview mirror. 2 12' Comp Kickers and a big @$$ amp = rearview mirror saying the hell with this, i'm out....

 

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lover said:

God I miss my rearview mirror. 2 12' Comp Kickers and a big @$$ amp = rearview mirror saying the hell with this, i'm out....

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LMFAO!!! (I'm laughing with you... not at you.... I swear! ) Sounds like a nice amp though!

 

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nrdu said:

Hrmm, how could I tell if it's the door switch? The door alarm shuts off when I close the door.

BTW, this is a 95 Cobra Convertable (if it matters).

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I'd check the dimmer.

 

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HISSIN50 said:

I'd check the dimmer.

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I can turn the dimmer all the way down to where I can't see the gage lights just about, and the lights are still on while in the off position.

 

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RYC CUKR said:

Could be the mirror or a bad door switch.

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Mine is doing the same thing. When I take the fuse out the windshield wipers don't work and my automatic door locks don't work.

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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Those switches are independent from the dimmer and the door switches, I put a convrt mirror in my hatch because I never liked the light in the headliner. They have continuous power, problem is in the switches, unplug and remove the mirror the switches should pop out, try cleaning them,