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[unicus]

I've just bought an Omega 2.5 V6 auto '98 and it's got a few little faults, I hope someone can help with some info (BTW I've searched and this is a Q I can't find an answer to).

This is the second Omega I've owned and both have the same fault, the mirror will only adjust left and right but not up and down. I didn't bother fixing it with the last one but it's annoying now. Is this a common problem with the switch (if it is the switch?) and can it be fixed or is a new switch the order of the day?

Thanks in advance.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Does the lack of vertical adjustment apply to both passnger and drivers mirror, if so then suspect the switch.

[ians]

Sounds like replacement from a scrappy or someone on here under 'Parts for sale' is probably your best bet.

Strange that you've had the same fault on 2 cars - its not one I remember coming up before.  Sorry to ask but you're sure its not user error..?

[Lordmpl]

Mines the same on my omega, if i press down really hard and wiggle slightly it does work, but yes it sure is a pain in the a**,

cheers  

[TheBoy]

not a faulty i've seen, but switch likely if both mirrors, or servos if just one...

[unicus]

The problem is on both mirrors, that's why I suspected the switch as well. It is strange that I've only had 2 Omega's and both with the same fault, my bad luck. I suppose I'll have to take the switch out - it's not hard is it?

[unicus]

All fixed now, the fault was the three contacts for the rocker in the switch were dirty. I took a quick camera phone pic but it was getting dark last night and it's all out of focus. The three green splodges are the copper contacts - it's a wonder it worked at all. All I had to do was clean these contacts and it's working like new  

Note: If you need to repair this switch there are three loose cone shaped contacts that sit in there so be careful when opening it up, you don't want to lose them.