W203 wing mirror only folds inwards half-way

[anonymous-user]

Anyone?

Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 27th June 00:58

[Greenmantle]

trapped cable
broken teeth on cog mechanism

[Sheepshanks]

What year W203 is it? I had a facelift one, 2005 model, and I don't recall the hinged area of the mirror., when exposed, looking like that.

Mine would stick but just needed a bit of help as they were moving. I used to lube them with silicon spray.

It was generally recommended not to fold them if you didn't have to as the wires broke with time/use. Supposedly MB took off auto-folding due to this, and complaints about them squeaking.

[Sheepshanks]

I don't have the car anymore, but it was just a matter of using a silicone spray everywhere possible, then wiping any ober-run off the door. I never forced the mirrors but sometimes they'd stick when operated and need a bit of gentle assistance.