Folding mirror won’t unfold

[smitha]

My RX400H passenger side power mirror folds in while making a loud clicking noise , then won’t unfold. I’m happy to strip it down but any ideas what I’m looking for ? Thanks 

[scudney]

Could be the teeth on the clog or wheel are worn,and therefore causing the clicking noise,try spraying the inside of the mirror with some wd40 and see if this helps 

[NemesisUK]

As above but I would use a dry PTFE lube spray (as used on MTB chains) WD40 is rather thin, more a water dispersant. Either way, looks like a strip-down required.

[smitha]

On 6/30/2020 at 7:25 AM, NemesisUK said:

As above but I would use a dry PTFE lube spray (as used on MTB chains) WD40 is rather thin, more a water dispersant. Either way, looks like a strip-down required.

Can I strip this from the outside without taking the whole unit off the car . I did consider buying a second hand unit and swapping the parts reusing my case which is in good condition.