How to Fix a Loose Rearview Mirror (Swivel Ball)

Just another random video from yours truly. Does anyone really wait for me to post these days? lol

[@eliotfintushel1258]

Thank you, Alvinloser1--the assembly of the ball joint on my 98 Honda Civic was different, of course, but I used the same principle you demonstrated: a little piece of plastic wedged in against the ball. I had to make a little hole at the middle of my plastic to let the ball fit snugly--but presto! It works like magic, better than new.

[@TheJohnnyef9]

I also have a 98 Civic with a loose mirror. Glad to see it work im giving this a shot.

[@JoeSourBauer]

couldn't get it snug enough on mine so that i could have it hold tight but still be adjustable. i ended up shoving one of those rubber Live Strong type bracelets in there and that did the trick. but you inspired me, so thanks!! cheers

[@Alvinloser1]

innovation! I love it

[@bryspy06]

Forever grateful for this video, my good sir! Just had this problem and fixed my rearview mirror in a snap. I shall remember it forever!

[@jonathantroy7429]

Genius!!! Thank you. I'm gonna try this when I get to the crib!!!!

[@diamondmidnightgardener]

Phew.... the family jewels survived... nice fix

[@cadeltarat]

Thanks for the inspiration will have to try that lot cheaper than buying a whole new rear view mirror. And everybody always remember safety first cut towards your buddy don't get bloody.

[@SisterWatchmanBrooke]

Thank you sir! After getting my windows & front windshield Tinted ... my rear view mirror is loose at the swivel ball part! It will not stay upright. +it's getting pretty annoying!.. well there's more videos showing help ways to remove your rear view mirror, but this is the 1st one so far, about how to fix your mirror because the connection at the swivel ball ~is loosey goosey! ... and way to rig it. 😎

[@peacefrog0521]

Thanks! I didn't think much of this video at first, but it was the only one I could find that showed it possible to remove and reinstall the ball joint basically by hand without special tools or procedures. I just swapped over the arm from my old Mazda's manual mirror with a spring-clip base, to a Gentex 313 autodimming & Homelink mirror with a larger set-screw base that was too loose on the Mazda's button. The arms, and therefore the balls, were the same size, and therefore I was able to pull off from the old and put it on the new. I basically set it on the kitchen linoleum floor and smacked it a few times with a rubber mallet. Saved me from having to remove the button from the windshield.

[@Alvinloser1]

Nice. And you're saying the same thing I was thinking. There wasn't a video i could find to show me how to do this either so I just took matters into my own hands. After I managed to do it I just took it apart and started recording to do it again so no one else would have to just wonder. It's cool to think I may have helped 30k people from this! Nice interchanging btw. Not many people would even consider using parts from other models to do the same thing.

[@IsaacMadsenOfficial]

Thanks! This actually worked quite nicely for our Scion XA!

[@ashleypinamonti]

Thank you! This was exactly the tutorial I needed.

[@joenerps]

Used the thumb of a rubber glove over the ball.... thanks for the video!!

[@vermili0n]

That’s actually genius, probably going to try this

[@dpedersen808]

Thanks for the tip! The mirror finally stays in place!

[@hapymie8]

Thanks! I used a latex balloon. Worked great!

[@Alvinloser1]

oohhh so that works too - nice

[@cesarflores8450]

Its gona degrade in the heat and sunlight.

[@Alvinloser1]

cut the edges off that may be exposed to sunlight if you're worried about that.

[@hapymie8]

everything will degrade or wear out over time, but it's easy to replace when that happens

[@lxvxiex]

yes, besides a bottle can i use anything else? because i have this problem when im bumping my bass to hard and it shifts down

[@jrkaz6070]

GENIUS !!!!And I am a pollock 4-reel.

[@Frenchyk]

Man I'm going to try this very soon. This is pretty awesome.

[@alexbarylo5702]

Very simple advice, and very helpful. Worked like a charm - thank you!

[@Dime_Bar]

Thanks i had the same problem with loose balls but now they are tight again.

[@jerryuplinger807]

Thank you I'll give it a shot

[@deathshadowleove8971]

Ok so my rear view mirror fell down yesterday but from the other rotating thing i i wanted to know how to put it back

[@Alvinloser1]

should be able to use the same method for either ball.

[@juantakito9620]

Just happened the same thing to me, did it worked for you?

[@DdgeShelby]

Excellent.

[@williameaton7984]

PERFECT !!!

[@flhtru1464]

Do also do DIY vasectomy’s? One slip of the razor knife and you done one.

[@1eyedwillie]

I had the same idea but using metal shim stock. Great thinking.

[@younga.g8652]

Mine is so hard to push back in ughhh

[@albievids]

Thanks for this video.,👍

[@hammadran]

Is it going to work for Honda Civic 2005 ?

[@Alvinloser1]

it depends on the style of mirror you have. if it's the same style shown here, yes it should work just the same

[@azizomughal1232]

What kind of mirror is this of which car?

[@Alvinloser1]

um.. you can do this with any ball socket mirror, but this was from a 08 jeep compass

[@melvinmelville7073]

You funny, maing! 👍

[@buttecake]

I tried this but completely fucked by socket, ahh well

[@Alvinloser1]

I bet you were trying to pry it out with a screwdriver or something huh? lol don't do that

[@Alvinloser1]

I bet you were trying to pry it out with a screwdriver or something huh? lol don't do that