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Driving test: Can't adjust right mirror

  • 05-03-2016 2:35pm
    #1
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭


    So i've a Peugeot 206 with electric mirror adjustment. Somehow the knob that adjusts he mirror has broken off and all that's left is a little piece of plastic.

    I can still adjust the left mirror but can't turn the switch to adjust the right. My test is in four weeks, will I need to replace the part beforehand or will I be ok?


Comments

  • #2
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    If the mirror is set properly then no.
    If the mirror is out and you can't shift it then a replacement switch is cheap enough. It pops out fairly easily, pull out the cabling, push it into the new switch and pop it back in. 2 minute job


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Surely just moving the glass by hand like in the old days would do?


  • #4
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Surely just moving the glass by hand like in the old days would do?

    Yeah they could do that. If it's being moved like that regularly it could damage the motor over time.


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    How often would you be adjusting the drivers mirror in real life though?


  • #6
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    How often would you be adjusting the drivers mirror in real life though?

    Depends on how many people drive the car. They should be adjusted to suit each driver every time they get into the car after another has driven it


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  • #7
    The Young Wan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭The Young Wan


    I don't know, but I doubt adjusting mirrors will be something you need to do in the test. The tester also might not notice the lever broken unless they sat at the driver side of the car, which they rarely do in a test.


  • #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    MascotDec85 wrote: »
    Depends on how many people drive the car. They should be adjusted to suit each driver every time they get into the car after another has driven it

    Of course, but I get the feeling the OP just wants to know if it will be ok for the test, which it should be.


  • #9
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Of course, but I get the feeling the OP just wants to know if it will be ok for the test, which it should be.

    You're probably right but the point should be made that it's probably a relatively cheap solution to fix the problem and the number of people who get into a car and don't adjust mirrors is unreal. I really don't want someone changing lanes in front of me looking up at the sky, down to the road or back to themselves.


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