Is my drivers side visor broken? How do I fix it?

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Is my drivers side visor broken? How do I fix it?

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The drivers side visor is not flush with the roof anymore and sits (more like hangs now) a lot lower then the passenger side one. It wont stay anymore, Im thinking a spring is broken or something. Its pretty annoying.

Has anyone else experienced this?
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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That's a new one, never seen that before. I don't even use mine personally. I would think the dealership would replace it under warranty
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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Have you done something with it recently that might have resulted in this situation?
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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Yep.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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I would have to say its broken never saw a visor from the factory like that.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004


Have you done something with it recently that might have resulted in this situation?
Nothing out of the ordinary. I'll make an appointment this week. Thanks!
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by STC
Heres the situation:

The drivers side visor is not flush with the roof anymore and sits (more like hangs now) a lot lower then the passenger side one. It wont stay anymore, Im thinking a spring is broken or something. Its pretty annoying.

Has anyone else experienced this?
I started having this problem recently. I searched and did not find where a solution/conclusion for this is listed. Has anyone had this problem? How did you fix it?
BTW, I am out of warrantee.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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I had the same problem, and the dealer replaced the visor under warranty.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Mine had the same issue due to wear. The car was out of warranty. I bought a new visor and replaced it myself.

Works better than new now!
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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yeah its really bothersome actually... i was thinking about fixing it myself, but was worried about messing up the wiring since it has a light... how did you fix it?
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Old Mar 14, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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i have the same problem. The driver side sunvisor just hangs. I ordered a new one. Waiting for it to arrive. It costs $75. Has anyone ever replaced one and have any hepful hints?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Same situation with my '04. Anybody who did it themselves have any tips?
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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I had to order a new visor. Just remove the cover with a flat head screwdriver. Remove the screws and unclip the light connector. Reverse the order with the new visor. As good as new. The new visor has been installed for a few months and still works.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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I just broke mine after lowering the visor to avoid the sun and of course I am way out of warranty. Where did you end up purchasing a replacement?
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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you buy your replacement online.

here are the links for you:

04-05 driver's side gray:
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...8CLEAR_GRAY%29

06-08 driver's side gray: (seems to be the same color as the 04-05)
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...8CLEAR_GRAY%29


04-05 driver's side tan (light ivory):
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...IGHT_IVORY%29#

06-08 driver's side tan (light CREAM ivory):
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...IGHT_IVORY%29#


And yeah, after shipping, it's around $75.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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My passenger visor is starting to go now too. It hangs about an inch from the roof and am sure it will get worse just like my driver side visor did. This is ridiculus! Maybe I just use my visors a lot more than other people.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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The visor bug got me to. I have an extended warranty and will be taking it in to the dealer for a replacement.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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I got infected with the visor malfunction as well. I heard a "pop" one day when I turned it down, and it's been hanging ever since. I have found that holding it up (to put it away) for 3-5 secs keeps it up higher than if I were to just push it up there. Seems less annoying. No longer have warranty, so planning ordering the parts and doing the work myself.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Shouldn't be too tough. I had a low hanger in my old Accord. Found one at a junk yard. Took about 10 minutes to change it out, mostly because I stripped out one of the screws removing the old one.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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hey guys late reply but, i just fixed it. very easy all you need is a screw driver and stays up and is as tight as a... screw
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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I bought a new one, got tired of the stupid thing hanging in my face.

I bought it at the place below. Seems to be holding up well. I'll keep you updated.

New Sun Visor For 2007-2012 Acura RDX Genuine OEM New
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Old Oct 9, 2022 | 08:23 PM
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Same problem here with a 2006 TSX. Removed the visor* , tied off the wiring, and took the visor inside to manhandle it. While manhandling it, got the spring situated right. There's a strong spring that snugs the visor to the headliner, but if it gets week, the visor may dangle an inch or so. Your call if that's unacceptable or not.

After manhandling it, I resinstalled and it sorta kinda stays in place with less than an inch of dangle. So I forestall the $121-$145 parts replacement for another year.

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1. With a small interior removal tool, pop the cover. Bend it and remove it from the visor spindle.
2. Undo the two metal screws (Torx T-25s on mine).
3. Gently feed out the wiring connector and associated wiring.
4. press the tab on the male end (in teh roof) to disconnect from the visor's female end.
5. Zip-tie the wiring to one of the reinstalled screws (or the screw hole) to keep from slipping into teh roof.
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