My side mirror makes a retracting noise that wont stop un...


My side mirror makes a retracting noise that wont stop unless i turn off the ignition on my Mazda verisa 2005. ...

My side mirror makes a retracting noise that wont stop unless i turn off the ignition on my Mazda verisa 2005.

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My passenger window wouldnt work at the same time but after pushing the buttons a few times its now working but the noise on mirror would not cease at all
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That would be the same type of diagnosis but a different issue from your mirror. More than likely the mirror motor is the failure.

Who do I take it into to fix the problem? I dont need to call..text is fine
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Any local repair shop should be able to handle both repairs. I do not know who exactly is in your area. You would need to research that on your end.

Thank you for your assistance..I will do that
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