biyonic

Wow - with all this heat my rear view mirror is so loose it flops down after hitting even the smallest bump in the road. Anytips on a fix for this? I don't want a new one just want to fix the old one - any help appreciated!

 

ND1980LS

Flops down ?? Did you loose the piece that holds it against the windshield to keep it from shaking/vibrating ??

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'90 Granada Black Pearl LS Coupe, 302K miles
'89 Geneva Green Pearl LS Coupe, 142K miles

My 1989 & 1990 Legend LS Coupes

5speed

Try a salvage yard. A&H Motorsports repaired mirrors for about $30, but you can pick one up at a yard for less than that. I picked one up but haven't used it yet. The problem seems to be heat related as you said.

digger89L

You can replace a Legend rear-view mirror with any Honda mirrors of the same vintage (ie: 1980's to late 1990's) ...the Accord mirrors are about the same size ...and the Civic / Integra mirrors are a bit smaller. But any of them will fit: just remove the plastic cover, then remove the 3 philips-head screws. Take the old mirror with you to ensure the replacement has the same base. My original Acura mirror lasted until about 2 years ago, then the tension mechanism broke inside the mirror (floppy mirror syndrome). I got a replacement Honda mirror from a salvage yard for $15. When looking for a replacement, I noted the wrecks mostly had "floppy mirror" as well, so this must have been a common problem. Wonder if there was a re-call?

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1990 Cobalt Blue Pearl Sedan LS w/JSP-92104 spoiler, Bose Stereo w/single cd player, plus FM Honda 6-disc changer in glove box. Automatic, 268,000 kms, original drivetrain, stock size tires. 1989 Ebony Black Metallic Sedan L Auto. Integra AM-FM cassette head unit, and Honda 6-disc changer in glove box. Stock size tires. Original engine threw a connecting rod mid-Feb, 2007 at 380,000 kms. JDM swap-out July 1, 2008. Car still off the road pending serious body work on rear quarter panels.

5speed

"Wonder if there was a re-call?"
Definitely a safety issue...

biyonic

Thanks everyone. Other than tape - I wondering if I can find a temporary fix. I will take it off and take a look. Now I know why you see some people's mirror's tilted at an angle

Esti

I had the same problem. I just put some crazy glue into the socket and set it to the right position.
i just have to remember not to move it.

Esti

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Stromung exhuast Cat-Back
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APC Sway Bar

AcuraPrincess26

I got a nice condition working rear view mirror at a junk yard out of an Acura for $3.00. Mine would do the same thing...especially when my stereo was on

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KeithQNguyen

I'm not sure about the first generation mirrors, but the G2 mirrros have adjustment screws on the bottom of the mirror. If you look at either the top or bottom, look for two holes. If you have those put in a small phillips screw driver and tighen the screws. This will then tighten the holder so you will get your mirror to stay still and still be able to adjust it. --=Keith

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rafto

Recalls don't usually cover stuff that wears out. I had to replace my mirror a few years ago, got one at a recycler yard.

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'87 Legend Sedan - Original owner - 198K miles
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'00 Nissan Maxima SE (son's)

biyonic

Sticky this fix:

Ended up using a tube of construction adhesive caulking. Well not the whole tube - just a smidge in the socket of the mirror ball joint. Forgot the name of the stuff - its like liquid nails or OSI something. Applied it in the cool evening when the mirror would stay oriented correctly. The next day it looks great and holds position. As it warms up in the day I can flex the stuff enough to make minor adjustments.