19 Laramie power folding mirrors

[Rich P]

2019 Laramie : Curious if any elses power mirrors ( not the big towing mirrors ) hits the glass when they fold in. My passenger side mirror actually seems to have " stripped its gears ". When opening back up it keeps knocking and tryin to " fold out even further" I though it might have something to do with the fact it touches the glass when folded in ....

 

[Accountant]

I've seen this reported before. It shouldn't be hitting the glass.

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[MADDOG]

This is not normal. The power fold apparatus can be damaged by manually folding in the mirrors.

 

[tdwilli1]

Mine works fine.

 

[DRkNESS]

Mine works great but like posted above I’ve seen several reports of this.

 

[Kevin C]

When I first got my truck, I THOUGHT the mirrors were hitting the glass (it looked and sounded like it was) but in reality it was not. It is about 1/4" away from the glass (verify by sliding something like an envelope or something similar between them when closed).
Maybe yours isn't working properly, or maybe, like me initially, you just think they are hitting.

 

[dozer327]

2019 Laramie : Curious if any elses power mirrors ( not the big towing mirrors ) hits the glass when they fold in. My passenger side mirror actually seems to have " stripped its gears ". When opening back up it keeps knocking and tryin to " fold out even further" I though it might have something to do with the fact it touches the glass when folded in ....

Mine is at the dealer getting the mirror replaced because of this. They originally though it was a door sensor, but when they replaced that it didnt fix it so they had to order a mirror. I will let you know if its fixed tomorrow. It did take about 3 weeks for the mirror to come in.

 

[Rich P]

Thanks , looking forward to seeing what they say on Thursday when I go in

 

[RamCares]

2019 Laramie : Curious if any elses power mirrors ( not the big towing mirrors ) hits the glass when they fold in. My passenger side mirror actually seems to have " stripped its gears ". When opening back up it keeps knocking and tryin to " fold out even further" I though it might have something to do with the fact it touches the glass when folded in ....

Thanks , looking forward to seeing what they say on Thursday when I go in

Hi Rich P,
We're glad you plan to have your dealer look into this. If you would like any extra assistance while your Truck is being serviced, just send us a private message and we'd be happy to send this up to a Case Specialist if needed.
Lydia
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[Rich P]

per dealer : Mirrors shouldnt be hitting the glass , dealer replacing the passenger mirror .... design flaw ? Surprised they arent doing both

 

[crash68]

The power fold apparatus can be damaged by manually folding in the mirrors.

Im going to have to disagree, power fold mirrors can be folded manually without issue. They are designed to also "break away" when hit. They will return to power actuation.
From the owners manual:

 

[MADDOG]

The normal operatihon of those mirrors is electrical. As such they have little plastic gears inside that are engaged at all times. The fold motor operates those gears to fold in or fold out the mirrors.

Folding the mirror without the motor gear rotating can damage both gears and nothing in the information you provided indicates manual folding of the mirror is OK.

Rather, the information treats the manual folding of the mirror as "accidental" and not normal operation.

 

[crash68]

The normal operatihon of those mirrors is electrical. As such they have little plastic gears inside that are engaged at all times. The fold motor operates those gears to fold in or fold out the mirrors.

Folding the mirror without the motor gear rotating can damage both gears and nothing in the information you provided indicates manual folding of the mirror is OK.

Rather, the information treats the manual folding of the mirror as "accidental" and not normal operation.

when you manually fold the mirror, your not moving the power fold part of the hinge. You can push the mirror manually in either direction then use the power fold button and the mirror power fold mechanism will "synchronize" itself to the power folded position. When you fold the mirror backwards(so the mirror is facing away from the truck), the power fold on my '15 will actually rotate the mirror 180° when I hit the power fold to bring the mirrors in.
If power fold mirrors couldn't be manually folded without breaking, there would be a line at every dealership of vehicles getting mirrors replaced repeatedly before they were out of the bumper to bumper warranty.
The auto manufacturer even take in consideration that the mirror could be frozen in position(for those that live in areas that get winter weather) and the power fold mechanism will "clutch" to protect itself since the mirror itself won't move.
I'm willing to bet that everyday around the world that tens of thousands of power fold mirrors are moved manually that don't break.

 

[Rich P]

So far both mirrors have had to be replaced. My dealers service dept. ( New Smyrna Dodge ) has been great .

 

[ScottG]

So far both mirrors have had to be replaced. My dealers service dept. ( New Smyrna Dodge ) has been great .

I had the same issue. Both replaced. Now I get a whistling sound, maybe they didn't tighten something? I really don't want to leave my truck for another day but it is very irritating.

 

[SilverBullet85]

I had the same issue. Both replaced. Now I get a whistling sound, maybe they didn't tighten something? I really don't want to leave my truck for another day but it is very irritating.

I had a 'switch' replaced and it did not solve my issue. Driver side mirror whistles and the service manager said it's a characteristic of the design...FCA even wanted me to go to another stealership as opposed to having this jabroni do his job and honor the warranty. Still fighting with them over this...I know some folks who care about honoring warranties so it's all good.

 

[goatmann]

The normal operatihon of those mirrors is electrical. As such they have little plastic gears inside that are engaged at all times. The fold motor operates those gears to fold in or fold out the mirrors.

Folding the mirror without the motor gear rotating can damage both gears and nothing in the information you provided indicates manual folding of the mirror is OK.

Rather, the information treats the manual folding of the mirror as "accidental" and not normal operation.

Read pages 62-63 of the owners manual, the thick one with 688 pages. You sir are spewing incorrect information. Most folks who are not sure research before posting.

 

[MADDOG]

I am certain of the information. I have first hand, practical experience regarding operation of, and potential for damage to, the power fold mirrors.

1. I've seen the inside of those mirrors.

2. I was advised by a trained FCA tech to not manually fold the mirrors so as not to damage the gears or motor.

3. I've read my 2017 manual regarding mirror operation for manual, power and power folding mirrors (pages 109 - 111 in my manual) and I know what it says. I'd point out that 1) the first mirror operation instruction shows a mirror that is assumed to be manual fold mirror because it does not address how the power fold mirrors are operated. On the next page the manual addresses the power fold mirrors specifically and it states, "If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive position." The manual goes on to state that if the mirrors are folded manually they may require a reset.

In other words, it is not recommended you manually operate power folding mirrors.

 

[MADDOG]

I know what the manual says, gents. And given some of the writings there I would offer that some of it is left to interpretation.

I also have felt and heard the little ratcheting action going on when I unknowingly manually folded the mirrors on my 2014. I did so within view of the FCA tech who cautioned me not to do it.

So my experiences and interpretation of the manual are different from yours. That's not surprising.

We can agree to disagree on the points stated by everyone here. As for me, I am gonna go with what I read, interpreted and experienced. And I will pass along that information because of my experience. If you decide to berate me for doing so then, by all means, have at it as you have the right to state your opinion.

 

[goatmann]

No hard feelings at all, sir. I read from my 2019 manual,not one from a 2017. Also I read the same from my 2015 Laramie with the same featured mirrors.