Wing mirror - spring broken?

[bmassaer]

The wing mirror on the driver's side does not stay fixed while driving. What I mean is that it slightly recoils, so that we have to reposition it when driving for a while. I think there might be a problem with some kind of a spring inside.

I noticed that, when folded in, there is a bit of spring tension (when pushing against the mirror, it recoils a bit). This is not happening on the other side. When folded out, the mirror is free to move with no spring tension (on the other side, you can push the mirror a bit and it recoils by action of a spring).
Also when folding in this mirror, it there is a loud squaking noice.

I opened the mirror, put off the black frame, took off the underside but could not reach the spring. Is this anything I can check myself? I asked the VW mechanic, and he just wanted to change the mirrror for a new one - which is very expensive...

Can anybody help me out? Thank you so much!!

 

[WelshGas]

What vehicle? On mine one side squeaked on folding so was changed under warranty. Worked perfectly otherwise. Is it the whole mirror assembly or just the glass?

 

[bmassaer]

Sorry, I am talking about T5 California built 2007. It's the mirror housing, not the glass.

 

[WelshGas]

Is this of any help?

http://www.partsbase.org/vw/campmob-typ2-transp-lt-camp-eu-2005-85740-exterior-mirror/

 

[Dottie]

Are these electric wing mirrors?
I had a problem at the weekend when one got stuck half way...in for a fix next week, but I'd love to know if anyone else has had the problem.