Tighten the mirror?

DjNik · 19th August 2009, 11:54

Guys I have a 9 month old getz and recently it has started giving me a peculiar problem.As soon as I increase the volume knob and the bass goes up the rear view mirror starts vibrating making a very irritating rattling noise.If i hold the RVM firmly with my hand, its gone.Now my question to you guys is what can be done to permanently get rid of this problem?Anybody else ever faced a similar problem?Please help.

Akshay1234 · 19th August 2009, 12:40

have the same problem. just recently realised its the mirror. seriously irritating.

gpa · 19th August 2009, 13:10

First try tightening the mounting nuts/bolts of the mirror. You'll be surprised how loose they get over a period of time. If that still doesn't work, why not try using some blue tack to make the mirror panels fit tight and true?

You could try using some foam to pack into the outside cowl (round curved plactic face) of the mirror. The foam will not impede the movement of the mirror adjusters, but should help damping the vibrations.

DerAlte · 19th August 2009, 14:32

The inside RVM is easier - unmount the RVM and put a cork sheet at the base when mounting back. A thin sheet of thermocol will also do, unfortunately that is quite brittle to work with

For the ORVM, stuff some closed cell foam behind the mirror - just enough to damp the vibration, but not enough to prevent mirror adjustment.

pramodkumar · 19th August 2009, 14:38

This is funny, I was trying to calibrate my ICE with the inside RVM vibrations

.During my esteem days the RVM used to vibrate when i pump up the volume. in my lancer it does not happen, i had one pio sub then now i have 2 jbl subs. i thought my amp/ sub are not that powerful. anyways kind of funny i thought that way.

Pramod

shreyasma · 19th August 2009, 14:46

My was of addressing this is by a layer or rubber sheet (old tube). Remove the mirror, keep a layer of rubber and fix it back. And also tighten the screw next to the adjuster ball on the back of the mirror.

DerAlte · 19th August 2009, 15:41

Sure, rubber inner tube also works, but cork is better at damping.

DjNik · 19th August 2009, 15:56

Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys.Ill try and see what works out the best for me.Thanks.

beejay · 19th August 2009, 16:15

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Originally Posted by DjNik

Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys.Ill try and see what works out the best for me.Thanks.

OT. Read some place here that the Verna mirrors fold on impact a full 180, does the same apply for the Getz. If that is the case, these must be the drawbacks. I am just guessing.

DjNik · 19th August 2009, 16:20

Never tried folding them to 180 degrees.Anyway i dont have any problems with the ORVM, its just the inside one that is the irritant.

DocG · 19th August 2009, 17:59

Hmm similar issues. My accord's RVM (the one mounted inside) is utterly useless now, and I shudder to think that I made it a month without using it. The problem I face is that it's mounted on the windshield. These things aren't meant to come off right?

I was thinking about making a metal strut to hold it in place. I mean I don't mind some vibration, but this is ridiculous, now all I can see is my thighs and the gear lever!

libranof1987 · 11th June 2013, 07:44

The IVRM on my Honda City has come loose; every time the car jerks through a pothole or speedbreaker, it shifts its position drastically.

How do I tighten it?

deehunk · 11th June 2013, 09:45

If I am not wrong the IRVM is fixed to the ceiling right? If it is screwed to the ceiling with a plate you can check whether screws have worn out or the plate itself has any wear. Incase the IRVM is glued to the windshield also there will be a similar problem. Check for screws which will hold the mirror.

raghu230506 · 11th June 2013, 09:50

Its bit strange that it deflects with the impact in pothole,

It normally has a rubber bush/cushion behind the bar, is it still in tact in your case? it shouldn't matter though. Is it the whole assembly that deflects or just the mirror. In case its mirror

One thing you can try is pasting some tape on to the roller and try fixing the IVRM

paragsachania · 11th June 2013, 10:35

Usually you will have a tiny screw behind the IRVM which tightens the gap where the mirror is fixed to the main holder. I am not sure if this is the case with the Honda City too.

(above pic is of my WagonR's IRVM)

If you don't have this, you may have to get a new Mirror assembly itself as inserting anything between the gaps to secure the mirror may not sound like a good idea.

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(Pic Courtesy: Respective site)

However, you may try applying Fevicol SR through the gap which would form a sticky later over the ball and make things better. Moreover, a small amount of SR wont cause any permanent damage to the mechanism as it doesn't form a hard layer like superglue or feviquick etc.

19th August 2009, 11:54	#1
DjNik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 340 Thanked: 3 Times	Tighten the mirror? Guys I have a 9 month old getz and recently it has started giving me a peculiar problem.As soon as I increase the volume knob and the bass goes up the rear view mirror starts vibrating making a very irritating rattling noise.If i hold the RVM firmly with my hand, its gone.Now my question to you guys is what can be done to permanently get rid of this problem?Anybody else ever faced a similar problem?Please help. Last edited by DjNik : 19th August 2009 at 11:55.
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19th August 2009, 12:40	#2
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,316 Times	have the same problem. just recently realised its the mirror. seriously irritating.
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19th August 2009, 13:10	#3
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	First try tightening the mounting nuts/bolts of the mirror. You'll be surprised how loose they get over a period of time. If that still doesn't work, why not try using some blue tack to make the mirror panels fit tight and true? You could try using some foam to pack into the outside cowl (round curved plactic face) of the mirror. The foam will not impede the movement of the mirror adjusters, but should help damping the vibrations. Last edited by gpa : 19th August 2009 at 13:12.
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19th August 2009, 14:32	#4
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	The inside RVM is easier - unmount the RVM and put a cork sheet at the base when mounting back. A thin sheet of thermocol will also do, unfortunately that is quite brittle to work with For the ORVM, stuff some closed cell foam behind the mirror - just enough to damp the vibration, but not enough to prevent mirror adjustment.
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19th August 2009, 14:38	#5
pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,302 Thanked: 2,207 Times View My Garage	This is funny, I was trying to calibrate my ICE with the inside RVM vibrations.During my esteem days the RVM used to vibrate when i pump up the volume. in my lancer it does not happen, i had one pio sub then now i have 2 jbl subs. i thought my amp/ sub are not that powerful. anyways kind of funny i thought that way. Pramod
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19th August 2009, 14:46	#6
shreyasma BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bang! Posts: 652 Thanked: 6 Times	My was of addressing this is by a layer or rubber sheet (old tube). Remove the mirror, keep a layer of rubber and fix it back. And also tighten the screw next to the adjuster ball on the back of the mirror.
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19th August 2009, 15:41	#7
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Sure, rubber inner tube also works, but cork is better at damping.
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19th August 2009, 15:56	#8
DjNik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 340 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys.Ill try and see what works out the best for me.Thanks.
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19th August 2009, 16:20	#10
DjNik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 340 Thanked: 3 Times	Never tried folding them to 180 degrees.Anyway i dont have any problems with the ORVM, its just the inside one that is the irritant.
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19th August 2009, 17:59	#11
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hmm similar issues. My accord's RVM (the one mounted inside) is utterly useless now, and I shudder to think that I made it a month without using it. The problem I face is that it's mounted on the windshield. These things aren't meant to come off right? I was thinking about making a metal strut to hold it in place. I mean I don't mind some vibration, but this is ridiculous, now all I can see is my thighs and the gear lever!
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11th June 2013, 07:44	#12
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 7,609 Thanked: 18,324 Times	How to tighten the IVRM? The IVRM on my Honda City has come loose; every time the car jerks through a pothole or speedbreaker, it shifts its position drastically. How do I tighten it?
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11th June 2013, 09:45	#13
deehunk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,937 Thanked: 2,913 Times	Re: How to tighten the IVRM? If I am not wrong the IRVM is fixed to the ceiling right? If it is screwed to the ceiling with a plate you can check whether screws have worn out or the plate itself has any wear. Incase the IRVM is glued to the windshield also there will be a similar problem. Check for screws which will hold the mirror.
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11th June 2013, 09:50	#14
raghu230506 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 766 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Re: How to tighten the IVRM? Its bit strange that it deflects with the impact in pothole, It normally has a rubber bush/cushion behind the bar, is it still in tact in your case? it shouldn't matter though. Is it the whole assembly that deflects or just the mirror. In case its mirror One thing you can try is pasting some tape on to the roller and try fixing the IVRM
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11th June 2013, 10:35	#15
paragsachania Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belur/Bangalore Posts: 7,148 Thanked: 27,140 Times	Re: How to tighten the IVRM? Usually you will have a tiny screw behind the IRVM which tightens the gap where the mirror is fixed to the main holder. I am not sure if this is the case with the Honda City too. (above pic is of my WagonR's IRVM) If you don't have this, you may have to get a new Mirror assembly itself as inserting anything between the gaps to secure the mirror may not sound like a good idea. (Pic Courtesy: Respective site) However, you may try applying Fevicol SR through the gap which would form a sticky later over the ball and make things better. Moreover, a small amount of SR wont cause any permanent damage to the mechanism as it doesn't form a hard layer like superglue or feviquick etc.
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