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Old 06-07-2016, 05:52 PM
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Unhappy 2004 loose rearview mirror

does anyone know if there is a way to tighten a loose rearview mirror? it's moves when I hit a bump.
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Don't think there is a way to tighten if the ball in socket is worn. Just have to replace it. Some people try to put tape or other materials in socket but doesn't work.
 
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Old 06-18-2016, 03:56 AM
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happened to me years ago. Add 1 drop of superglue and hold it in the position you want it in. It will stay there
 
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Old 06-18-2016, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CherieZ
does anyone know if there is a way to tighten a loose rearview mirror? it's moves when I hit a bump.
Thanks

I will make the assumption you did try to tighten the holding screw and that it is the ball that is actually loose?


If it is the ball I would go to a scrap yard and pick up a mirror.


One thing I would try though is take some silicone and dab it into the ball socket, move your mirror around a bit then set your mirror and allow the silicone to set up. That might buy you the time to get another.


Kind of cheezy I know but who knows as the mirror is going to be tossed anyways right?
 




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