(G) Side mirror

I recently bought a used 1995 Tempra 1.6 i.e. and the left side mirror cannot be ajusted enough so that I can see near my car. The problem is not visible.

Any tips on improving the functioning of the mirror lever?

Israel

have you tried just pushing it gently by the glass itself. once it's set it shouldn't be a problem.

Sure I tried adjusting the glass by hand but it won't stay in the correct position.

My right mirror is broken, its stay in place but I have to adjust it once in a while

hi Israeli,you will have to put a few spacers at back of mirror,this will give it the better angle you require.
hope this helps you.

Electric or manual ? 1.6Ie were fitted with either or both in differing trim levels, some had electric passenger side and manual driver side, mine did.

Electric can be "forced" by pressing on the glass, they have a small mechanisim inside that "clicks" to allow the mirror to move if you push it into position.

Manual will tend to return to position when you push on the glass if the cables to move it are stiff or damaged.

Both types are relatively easy to get of the car (you can lubricate the manual cables), but getting the mirror assembly out of the housing can be tricky, might be best to replace the assembly from a scrappy, not worth the cost of a new one.

mike

dont think there will be much breakers yards in israel ?,take back of in the inside ,unscrew,pull mirror off,place say 3 washers on front bottom screw,and put back together.
it should now give you the view that you want

Is the mirror actually sat in the correct position? Push the whole housing flat to the side of the car then push back until it locks into place. Should then be able to adjust as required.

surly they would have tried this before posting,if not,i cant understand some people.