My 2016 RLX SH-AWD has a driver side mirror that keeps on making a whirring sound for a long time. It will move to the correct position, but it always sounds like it's trying to continue moving. It will eventually stop about 30 seconds after I fold it in, but never stops when it's out. The dealership says $2100+ to replace the whole assembly. I was thinking to just pull the fuse out with the mirror in the out position for now. However, by looking at the fuse box diagrams, I can't tell which is the correct fuse. I see lots of acronyms...I don't see anything saying Driver Side Mirror. Any of you guys know??

 

I’m having same problem with my 2016 RLX-SH. The driver’s side sideview mirror motor will power on when the car starts, but the mirror will not rotate. So if I leave mirror deployed / extended, the mirror motor drive spins audibly until the mirror drive gear times out after about 20 seconds. (It might be timing out then the auto-lock feature locks the doors). When sitting still, if I push the button to retract the mirror, the motor spins but the mirror does not move. My mirror was not damaged … it just quit working suddenly after 8+ years and 82,000 miles. It’s really annoying.

I get the sense from my dealership that this is fairly common. They quoted me $2000+ to replace, but because we’ve been brand loyal our entire life, and because my extended AcuraCare warranty recently expired, the dealership is working with Acura to get me a more reasonable price. We’ll see how that works out. I understand the mirror includes a camera and is part of the AcuraSense system, but $2,000 is a lot. Heck, that’s a lot more than an iPhone.

My replacement side-view mirror had been on order now for a few weeks …. But it’s on back order. None available. Hmmmmmm …. Maybe this is a common failure? I’m going to keep the failed mirror assembly and disassemble it and see what I can figure out.

Does anyone know if the sideview mirrror comes painted or will the dealer need to paint it? If so I’ll probably have both painted at same time.

 

I had both mirrors go around the same time (means Acura has good tolerances!). I ended up replacing them with used ones from Rock Auto and they were about $600 each and I replaced them myself. I just couldn't see paying the dealer 2K.

There's another thread somewhere on here with pictures of someone actually replacing the faulty part....it seems to be a tiny gear that you can buy for about a buck on a Chinese website. If I was feeling more ambitious and had lots of time, I might do that.

The mirrors do come in different colors, as you can see on www.acurapartswarehouse.com . I painted one of mine and it wasn't too painful. It was kind of fun actually.