power mirrors on 86 4kq

[Huw Powell]

> I'll take the switch out again and run some continuity test in the various
> positions then. The switch didn't look _that_ bad. The PCB was covered in
> dirt and greasy gunk, and there were the 3 little H shaped wear patterns
> from the joystick. The L/R rocker seemed OK. I cleaned it all with
> electronic contact cleaner and a toothbrush (gently). The springs were
> pushing fine, but I'll give them a little tug just to be safe.
>
> Re: testing the mirrors directly, do you think they would work on a 9V
> battery?

eh, maybe, but you're not gonna get much current from that little
battery - maybe enough to make the motor "try" to move?

Why not just use some homemade jumper wires fro the fusebox or battery,
with a fuse in line (10A ought to work)?

>
> BTW, why do you have 2 mirror switches on your coupe?

Hmmmm - one for the left and one for the right.  5k's have two separate
switches in the their door handle mounted "control complex."

Another option would be a used 80/90 switch - not an exact fit, and
you'll need to make an adapter harness, but they are much better sealed
than the type 85 units.

If you had to go new, I'd make the same recomendation.

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Huw Powell

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