Loose side Mirror

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arkansas300ZTT
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Car: 1991 300zx TT

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How do you tighten a loose side mirror. I looked under it and see 3 holes but cannot see to see what fits to tighten. thanks so much


arkansas300ZTT
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Car: 1991 300zx TT

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t.mcginley.jr
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Car: 2002 Nissan Altima SE 3.5
1990 Nissan 300ZX NA 2+0
1966 Ford Mustang
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I honestly haven't checked how to tighten them on this car, but if I had to guess there would be little nuts behind that black triangular plastic piece on the inside of the door. That's where most cars have them anyway. It should just pry off

arkansas300ZTT
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Car: 1991 300zx TT

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It is not loose against the door. This car has folding mirrors and the part that folds in is loose on the base it sets on when extended.

huntinman13
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Car: 1st car 1990 Nissan 300zx N/A 2+2 5 Speed RIP :(
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Mine as well, Haven't taken the time to figure it out( Bigger problems like Vacuum leaks,Air Regulator Spring, Brake Pads etc.) But I'll take a look at it today and see what I can tell you.

huntinman13
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Car: 1st car 1990 Nissan 300zx N/A 2+2 5 Speed RIP :(
2nd car 1986 Honda Prelude(Garbage) But 30mpg is nice :(
3rd car 1990 Nissan 300zx N/A Project car!
4th Car 1996 Nissan 300zx TT 5spd 90k Cobalt green.
Location: FL

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Just went to the garage and checked, Its just three medium size philips head screws on the bottom of the mirror. I was having the same problem and I tightened the screws and no more vibrating mirror :)

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dhkemp91
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Car: '94 Nissan 300ZX NA

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I had the same problem. Easy fix. I found it difficult to tighten the screw in the hole closest to the body because its so close, so i just used an allen wrench with philips tips. worked like a charm!

huntinman13
Posts: 86
Joined: Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:57 pm
Car: 1st car 1990 Nissan 300zx N/A 2+2 5 Speed RIP :(
2nd car 1986 Honda Prelude(Garbage) But 30mpg is nice :(
3rd car 1990 Nissan 300zx N/A Project car!
4th Car 1996 Nissan 300zx TT 5spd 90k Cobalt green.
Location: FL

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One more thing, If that doesn't fix your problem I had to tear the door panel off yesterday and there are 2 bolts behind the panel that hold the side mirror on that you could tighten up.


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