How Power Mirrors Work

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2025

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  • @TwskiTV
    @TwskiTV Рік тому +4

    If every UA-cam video were as detailed and straight to the point like this, humanity would already have colonized Mars

  • @SWAGgrass
    @SWAGgrass Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for giving us this info, most people wouldnt bother with this stuff but for those that do find it interesting your a god send!

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Рік тому

      Agreed! These things really intrigue me

  • @workingtheworld68
    @workingtheworld68 4 роки тому +61

    My condolences on the loss of your (brother's) toothbrush. It will be remembered

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +4

      It sure will 😦

    • @bobvincent5921
      @bobvincent5921 4 роки тому +2

      Amen

    • @JahanzebmughalVLogs
      @JahanzebmughalVLogs 4 роки тому

      @@bobvincent5921 I wish he gets new one before it comes into the notice of his brother....but it got broken for our learning...this is good.

  • @AK-Star007
    @AK-Star007 4 роки тому +29

    now that was really interesting and now i know what that cracking sound when i manually adjust mirror 😶

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks, yep you are forcing the threads

    • @xHadesStamps
      @xHadesStamps 2 роки тому

      Only one of our cars will actually do that. The other two are purely a friction fit, and the mechanisms are still in good condition because of it. The other car...

  • @fxm5715
    @fxm5715 6 місяців тому

    Great stuff. It's more or less how I vaguely imagined it was all controlled, but now I feel like a small corner of my ignorance has been vanquished. Thank you!

  • @SB4me
    @SB4me 3 дні тому

    Thank you. Other than speaking so fast, I loved the information.

  • @fryreartechnology7611
    @fryreartechnology7611 4 роки тому +3

    You crack it... 7 more years of UA-cam! That how I stay on my job

  • @azhrayharris8
    @azhrayharris8 3 місяці тому +1

    I got high and googled "why are car mirrors far away" and somehow ended up here. I ain't mad about it tho,just hella confused 😅😂
    You did an excellent job explaining 👍

  • @facereader99
    @facereader99 4 роки тому +4

    Great. You know these well. Thank you for the quick free but very valuable course on how side mirrors work. I had a good laugh at "my brother's toothbrush". I am sure it was not your own car's mirror. I suspect that it was only the mirror breaking that led to the Dislikes. I too was stunned for a moment but continued to watch :) Thank you again :)

  • @52rustyshack
    @52rustyshack 2 роки тому +4

    Great breakdown of the electrical and motor control, but laughed my ass off on the disassembly and the COLGATE tool! 👍🏾🤣

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks. The teach-brush does it again

  • @macktick
    @macktick 3 роки тому +1

    Brother
    You are very good with this subject.

  • @BoomBrush
    @BoomBrush 4 роки тому +2

    holy frick the concept of using threads to make the plunger go up and down i literally would of never thought of that. literally a "OHHHH" moment for me

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      Yeah I was quite surprised

    • @xHadesStamps
      @xHadesStamps 2 роки тому

      Yeah. It's a crappy mechanism...but it works if you're willing to get it replaced every few years. Gearless is where it's at.

  • @karthick86c
    @karthick86c 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for the teardown video. Was very helpful!

  • @francistham9928
    @francistham9928 Рік тому +1

    I’m replacing the mirror glass that has two wire connectors. Does it matter which wire is connected to the new mirror backing?

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  Рік тому +1

      Usually the heater should be interchangeable since it's basically a coil.

  • @AnkitLekhwarprasad
    @AnkitLekhwarprasad 2 роки тому

    Man i love your videos , requested you to please make video on Ball joint lubrication

  • @GoldSrc_
    @GoldSrc_ 4 роки тому

    Oh nice, those small motors are Mabuchi, good stuff.

  • @MuhammadSajid-mi7ux
    @MuhammadSajid-mi7ux 6 місяців тому +1

    My hyundai veloster side mirror actuators are damaged by washing centre. Can I replace the actuators and will it work? Any idea if I can order the actuators online?

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  6 місяців тому

      Yes. Get a used mirror

  • @coloradostrong
    @coloradostrong 2 роки тому

    I have searched all over for the lowdown on how these things operate. My passenger mirror was working fine as I pointed it down, then it slowed and just stopped altogether. It goes L-R but not Up-Down. The left mirror is fine. So that should mean no fuses are blown, the L-R switch is operating and it is probably the motor that has worn out brushes or a burned out winding. The car is 19 years old. Thanks.

  • @surajdharmavira3614
    @surajdharmavira3614 4 роки тому +1

    Nice content.thanks
    Need to understand further about auto closing mirror's & heating element was not shown

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah I skipped the heating element , it's simply a thin wire that runs behind the mirror glass to warm it up when it gets voltage. This mirror wasn't power folding

  • @iaov
    @iaov 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos... 😊 thanks!!

  • @indiaasphalt2757
    @indiaasphalt2757 3 роки тому

    Thanks for video finaly i knaw what in side (what kind of quality) after market orvm

  • @panzerwaffen2873
    @panzerwaffen2873 3 роки тому

    I don't know why but I will subscribe to this channel

  • @johncooper7242
    @johncooper7242 3 роки тому +1

    excellent explanation thanks

  • @henrygarciga
    @henrygarciga 2 роки тому

    Replacing a side mirror used to be a couple screws, bolts . Now they have blinkers with dimming, heating elements and L or R sideways & up.down movement. Plastic clips and machined trim that fits slots without screws are so easy to break. Auto body skills come in handy disassembling door panels and trim. I definitely need to keep my fingers and hands very clean to prevent grease marks everywhere. New cars still feel and look new, until my grubby, grabbing smears show up on every fixture I touch .If you do this for a lady, keep it clean as they notice. I feel confident doing it---until I see the wires, removed from the plastic cube housing it sits in . Oh man, I better have my back-up ready .This video helped me see how more complex a simple side mirror swap out becomes , I'm practically removing the door . I decided to 'pass' . This video taught me how many ways I can screw it up, which makes the entire #30,000 car feel like a construction zone with panels off .Better to keep the friendship amicable .A mechanic is just as challenged approaching this task with finesse rather than torque .

  • @tnamen1307
    @tnamen1307 4 роки тому +4

    Very interesting part of car!!!! How windows roll up automatically!!!

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      I have another video on that

  • @tomasmargelis8083
    @tomasmargelis8083 Рік тому +1

    Thanks! Hellped to gain more information!👍

  • @axelparis9896
    @axelparis9896 4 роки тому

    Hi i have a kia forte ex sedan 2013 and I want to install this type of mirror the actual mirrors on my forte are manual, there is a way that I can get installed

  • @rubenvor
    @rubenvor 4 роки тому +1

    How does the headlights washer works?

  • @muzakkifuad
    @muzakkifuad 4 роки тому

    awesome switch. awesome engineering tricks

  • @ahmedmagdyelmonshed704
    @ahmedmagdyelmonshed704 4 роки тому

    when you ripped the glass part you broke that center ball socket which is welded to actuator, (that was for your video purpose) but mine broke when i was just cleaning. and the glass part fall of on ground. i glued it back again, but i feel it might fall off again by it self. cause the glass part is on hold only by that center point.

  • @vijayboomi
    @vijayboomi 4 роки тому

    U missed the details on the folding mechanism...That too has a motor plus gears...Would b happy to see that dissected

  • @bobvincent5921
    @bobvincent5921 4 роки тому

    Thanks,this almost defines Smoke and Mirrors. My door switch is too fiddley so I have a spare hand to use on the mirror at the other side of the drivers window.

  • @geekelectronics1369
    @geekelectronics1369 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. could you explain how the gears attached to the motor shaft inside the mirror is helping to perform the up, down and left, right movement

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      Watch my memory mirror video

  • @Ckcdillpickle
    @Ckcdillpickle 4 роки тому +1

    Could you take apart a window switch (assembly) ? I've always been interested how you pull up to raise and push down to lower the windows and couldn't find any information on a switch like that

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      Hmm that would have been a good addition to this video

  • @ابواحمدلكهرباءالسيارات

    شكرا على المعلومه

  • @ahmedmagdyelmonshed704
    @ahmedmagdyelmonshed704 4 роки тому +1

    Please look up for the folding one. It hanged one time on and kept humming. And they replaced the whole motor under warranty.

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      I see. Is the motor in the housing or in the base?

  • @Kntryhart
    @Kntryhart 4 роки тому +1

    Good stuff! Thanks for posting.

  • @owenwalters3967
    @owenwalters3967 3 роки тому

    Love it! Good looking

  • @hax0rz100
    @hax0rz100 3 роки тому

    Hey man maybe you could help me out. I have a 2000 lexus es300 and both by power mirrors do not work. What could be the problem? My handy man washes my car and I think when washing with a rag, I pushed on the side mirrors to hard when scrubbing them. I do not hear a motor wining sound when I try to adjust them. What could be the problem?

  • @lewise2012
    @lewise2012 4 роки тому

    my mirror start clicking and not turning further to the outer side, what can i do?

  • @anaventura2437
    @anaventura2437 3 роки тому

    Excellent, thanks.

  • @satagamery9951
    @satagamery9951 3 роки тому +1

    Bro great work

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks

    • @satagamery9951
      @satagamery9951 3 роки тому

      @@speedkar99 Can you share with me where you get these diagrams from?

  • @xdfactory8566
    @xdfactory8566 4 роки тому +1

    where can we buy the pins/sockets that are on the mirror?

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      Hmm you might just chop one off at the junkyard

    • @xdfactory8566
      @xdfactory8566 4 роки тому

      @@speedkar99 Thanks

  • @ooscgt
    @ooscgt 4 роки тому

    My passenger mirror won’t go up or down. Only left and right. I am thinking it is the motor. Would you recommend trying to replace just the motor or should I replace the hole mirror. It is a bit pricey since it has blind spot, turn signal and heated. It is for a 2017 Elantra. Thanks

  • @condor5635
    @condor5635 4 роки тому

    Great job once again! Glad my cars don't have those stupid retracting motorized side mirrors. I think those are a complete waste. 40 years of driving and I have never had a single incident of having a mirror broken or knocked off. Probably cost a fortune to replace as well. Thanks for posting!

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      Yeah retracting mirrors are more complex

  • @mugiraharjo6270
    @mugiraharjo6270 4 роки тому

    So how to dissambly safely ?

  • @thesatnambajwa
    @thesatnambajwa 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks to make a video its really helpful 🙂

  • @mianarshed
    @mianarshed 4 роки тому

    Hi SpeedKar. Your videos are good. But plz also teach to fix the things back too rather than tearing them apart only. thanks.

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks. I'll consider that for future planned videos. My cars aren't breaking (yet) so I don't have much maintenance content

  • @dingus8265
    @dingus8265 4 роки тому +1

    Great video

  • @shc9066
    @shc9066 3 роки тому

    Excellent illustration! Thank you so much! Do you mind to share what car model and year of the unit presented in this video?

  • @vasilleamilsom8862
    @vasilleamilsom8862 Рік тому

    Hi, I was wondering what those white sockets are called? Are the unique for each model or can I buy a standard pair to fit my Toyota Yaris ? Thanks!

  • @dominicfong6341
    @dominicfong6341 4 роки тому

    Wondering how those mirror with reverse gear tilt works. Suppose it must be driven by sophisticated control circuitry?

  • @fernandoanatomia
    @fernandoanatomia 4 роки тому +1

    At last something in a modern car that does not need a computer to work.

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      I wouldn't call an 04 G35 modern but ok

  • @951rcguy
    @951rcguy 2 роки тому

    So you showed us how to break a mirror. How about a video on how to repair ones that no longer work? My 4th gen Camaro mirrors need repair and UA-cam has nothing on it.

  • @bassam_salim
    @bassam_salim 4 роки тому

    My car was rhd and now it's lhd
    The mirror looks wromg cause it was made so the driver sets on the right seat
    Is it possible to fix it by switching the wires that control the mirror side motion?

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      Yes if you want the L and R switched around

    • @bassam_salim
      @bassam_salim 4 роки тому

      @@speedkar99 the switch works fine, but the mirror doesn't show the side view, it was meant for the driver to sit on the right seat

    • @sinmithy
      @sinmithy 4 роки тому

      @@bassam_salim order mirrors for a lhd? Assuming your car was also made lhd

  • @amarabdelli487
    @amarabdelli487 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @midhun-007
    @midhun-007 4 роки тому +5

    1:03 Finally something else than your brother's toothbrush! 😅👍

  • @netzonone
    @netzonone 3 роки тому

    do these motors have built-in limit switches that will prevent from overloading from too much press on left or right?

  • @muhammadfalakshair2109
    @muhammadfalakshair2109 4 роки тому +1

    Great Sir

  • @paramveer7769
    @paramveer7769 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the info.
    Very interesting

  • @Andrew-l9r1i
    @Andrew-l9r1i 3 роки тому

    Great !! I'm wondering how tilt mirror in reverse. My driver's side mirror doesn't tilt in reverse even though passenger's mirror works. I don't think it is motor problem. is there any problem of other parts such as electric problem?

  • @miguelare3
    @miguelare3 4 роки тому +2

    Your videos are awesome like always speedkar99!

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks I'm glad you appreciate them.

  • @narasimhamurthy1636
    @narasimhamurthy1636 3 роки тому

    How to make repair swift car mirror automatic folding motor

  • @veejaymiguel2930
    @veejaymiguel2930 4 роки тому

    Is it safe accidentally manual unfold the power folding side mirrors? Thank you.

  • @zawlinhtun1380
    @zawlinhtun1380 3 роки тому

    Thanks you very much

  • @pastst
    @pastst 3 роки тому

    Love this thank you!

  • @Electronicrepair_generator
    @Electronicrepair_generator 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing thank you so much sir

  • @raymondb5757
    @raymondb5757 Рік тому

    Just wondering why this mirror also looks exactly like a mirror for a Toyota Corolla...even the actuators and connectors are the same.

  • @egafx
    @egafx 4 роки тому +2

    no electric folding?

  • @ziyad.h26
    @ziyad.h26 4 роки тому +2

    Nice vid

  • @chefsafi981
    @chefsafi981 4 роки тому +1

    Hi From Guyana 🇬🇾

  • @RpgeeX
    @RpgeeX 2 роки тому

    Watch it in 0.25X speed !!! It’s a master class !

  • @mohamedelhamzaoui87
    @mohamedelhamzaoui87 4 роки тому

    You make a wonderfull videos

  • @MiHwAr2149
    @MiHwAr2149 4 роки тому +1

    Bro, you broke that Shit into Atoms, WOW , that was really good stuff👍

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      Yep that's what my channel is about

  • @viniciusnoyoutube
    @viniciusnoyoutube 4 роки тому

    Very cool!

  • @dee1380
    @dee1380 9 місяців тому +1

    thanks..

  • @tylermcgall9770
    @tylermcgall9770 4 роки тому

    Omg just saw your video chopping up the es😭🤣🤣 saw that Ontario plate! Need to meet you!!!!🤣👌🏻 I'll bring a care package of some of the best glass removal/universal tools😉🤣🤣

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      Sure...maybe for the next convertible

  • @Tony32
    @Tony32 4 роки тому +1

    I tried to disassemble a 1999 Honda crv side mirror and failed, I didn't know you had to heat it up, maybe I'll give it another try.

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +1

      Most mirrors you gotta heat it to get the residue soft to pull off the glass mirror from the backing

  • @muhammadmursaleenkhalid8380
    @muhammadmursaleenkhalid8380 4 роки тому

    hello sir can we use your video for our youtube channel because we can convert English language into Urdu

  • @MrJOHNY347
    @MrJOHNY347 4 роки тому +2

    Hey there ,did you go to automotive school for experience ?

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +2

      Nope. I learned by opening things up and seeing for myself. Repair manuals are a good resource as well

  • @AgsCgs
    @AgsCgs 4 роки тому +1

    Nice pry tool 😉

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      I love it. Except when it snaps!

  • @teachkhmerbinary
    @teachkhmerbinary 10 місяців тому +1

    it's a good video

  • @xHadesStamps
    @xHadesStamps 3 роки тому +1

    Crunch, crunch. That's a crappy worm gear driven one that if it dies, you're outta luck. IMO, all power mirrors should have slippable friction drive mechanisms.

  • @ganimohammed1717
    @ganimohammed1717 4 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @christojoseph2476
    @christojoseph2476 4 роки тому

    Great info however I wish it had auto folding mechanism too.

  • @nasedo3129
    @nasedo3129 4 роки тому

    If they had an awards ceremony for UA-cam videos speedkar99 would win the Technical Achievement Award every year. This is what all UA-cam videos should look like, quick and to the point.

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the kind recommendation

  • @Gychen888
    @Gychen888 4 роки тому

    awesome

  • @نزارطاهر-ث3ف
    @نزارطاهر-ث3ف 4 роки тому +1

    Merci

  • @theusedblink
    @theusedblink 4 роки тому +2

    Breaks the mirror to get it off, yet takes the time to de-pin the plug instead of just cutting it.

  • @mancaveproductions00
    @mancaveproductions00 4 роки тому

    So simple but complicated..

  • @dondominic7404
    @dondominic7404 4 роки тому +2

    So you can get two 12V motors from a broken car mirror

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +2

      Yep. And make an RC car with it

  • @mohammadjafariyan1022
    @mohammadjafariyan1022 3 роки тому +1

    thanks , teeth brush is broken :))))))

  • @Drummer52895
    @Drummer52895 4 роки тому

    I've noticed that too about gloves making us stronger lmao

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому +2

      Yes me too. It allows you to put more pressure on things without fear of getting hurt

  • @robertbrandywine
    @robertbrandywine 2 роки тому

    Slow down! And when you jump forward leave a little deadspace before starting the new segment.

  • @bentnickel7487
    @bentnickel7487 4 роки тому +1

    So you could use a 12v power source and a car mirror motor to remote aim a pistol. :-(

  • @William1866
    @William1866 4 роки тому +1

    I just replaced one after a deer knocked it off. Luckily he stopped in time before going through my window.

  • @rezarajaei6856
    @rezarajaei6856 5 місяців тому

    I love the broken toothbrush

  • @john-r-edge
    @john-r-edge 3 роки тому

    Great video. There is another UA-camr who explains how to fix washing machines - but he uses his wife's toothbrush.

  • @panzerwaffen2873
    @panzerwaffen2873 3 роки тому

    Brothers gonna be really mad

  • @rohitmeinia2580
    @rohitmeinia2580 4 роки тому +2

    RIP TOOTHBRUSH

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99  4 роки тому

      RIP me if my brother finds out