The Mirror is in the up position. When I pull it down it does not stay.

you need to take it to the repair shop. the error is due to mechanism which is failing to bring the mirror back to desired location

Regards
Bilal

Time to replace the mirror...the circulating ball must be jammed or worn out...At the bottom of the mirror head that attaches to the windshield is an allen screw head or small Phillips head...this must be loosened for the mirror assembly to pull off of the windshield...Best bet is to try your local salvage yard for a Saturn replacement..."Pic A Part" is a national yard...You should try working with an old mirror so you don't damage your current mounting...of course if the windshield magnet comes off, it can be re-attached with mirror adhesive glue...parts stores and auto dept at Walmart...Hope this helps.

Position items,press set ,then #1 or #2

No owners manual ?

Helm.com --- to buy one

For mirrors you need to move the switch to the side you want

there is a separate motor for up/down and another for left/right adjust. The glass is serviceable but not the motors, built into the frame of the mirror body.

SECTION 501-09: Rear View Mirrors 2000 F-Super Duty/Excursion/Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Mirror Glass Removal
NOTE: Left-hand dual arm mirror with heat shown, non-heated and aero mirrors similar.

1. Position the exterior rear view mirror glass in the full down position.

1. Grasp the top and carefully pull the mirror glass away from the mirror housing.

1. Disconnect the electrical terminals (if equipped) and remove the exterior rear view mirror glass.

Installation

1. Remove the jack pins from the mirror glass back.

1. Remove the sealing boots.

1. Install the jack pins in the sealing boots.

1. Install the jack pins and sealing boots.
   1. Install the jack pins in the mirror housing.
   1. Install the sealing boots so the boot shoulder is under the mirror collar.

1. Loosely install the glass.
   1. Connect the electrical wiring to the electrical terminals (if equipped).
   1. Position the friction pins in the mirror housing.
   1. Align the jack pin locating tabs to match with the mirror glass back.

1. Using a flat hand, press on the center of the mirror glass until seated on the center pivot of the mirror housing.
   • Press the mirror glass toward one of the jack pins until snapped in place.
   • Repeat for second jack pin.

Replace your rear view mirror assembly. The light sensor is built into the rear view mirror and the fail quite frequently.

Hi jandklandry, Sounds as though the cushion the mirror hits on the up swing is tacky thus holding the mirror up. Maybe you can yourself fix it however, I would suggest sending it to Nikon for a complete CLA (Clean Lube Adjust). You have a nice camera allow Nikon to do it proud.

I have an FTbn 35mm you're talking right?
On mine there's a tiny lever near the lens that when turned, it locks the mirror up for lenses that are too long.
If that doesn't work, you can buy my FTbn. ;)
cyress@my fairpoint.net

Your shutter leavers are getting slow. They will fail soon, most likely the old grease is sticking. You can get a replacement body for $40 as repairs/cleaning will be $80+

here's 2003, don't have 2008

Removal
NOTE: Left-hand dual arm mirror with heat shown, non-heated and aero mirrors similar.
All exterior mirrors

1. Position the exterior mirror glass in the full down position.

1. Grasp the top and carefully pull the exterior mirror glass away from the mirror housing.

1. Disconnect the electrical terminals (if equipped) and remove the exterior mirror glass.

Power exterior mirrors

1. Remove the jack pins from the exterior mirror glass backing plate.
   • Use pliers to grasp the jack pins at the base to remove.

Installation
Power exterior mirrors

1. Remove the sealing boots from the exterior mirror motor.

1. Install the jack pins in the sealing boots.

1. Install the jack pins and sealing boots.
   1. Hold the legs of the jack pins and push the jack pins back into the exterior mirror housing.
   1. Install the sealing boots so the boot shoulder is under the mirror collar and turn each jack pin until the head of the jack pin is aligned with the slots in the sockets on the backing glass plate.

All exterior mirrors

1. Place the new exterior mirror glass assembly down on a smooth firm surface.

1. Align the friction pins vertically to the exterior mirror glass backing plate socket and push down to snap the pivot ball into the socket.

1. CAUTION: Do not over heat the exterior mirror glass backing plate. Heat only until backing plate is warm to the touch.
   Using the special tool, warm the main pivot sockets in exterior mirror glass backing plate.

1. Loosely install the glass.
   1. Connect the electrical wiring to the electrical terminals (if equipped).
   1. Position the friction pins in the mirror housing.
   1. Align the jack pin locating tabs to match with the mirror glass back.

1. Using a flat hand, press on the center of the mirror glass until seated on the center pivot of the mirror housing.
   • Press the mirror glass toward one of the jack pins until snapped in place.
   • Repeat for second jack pin.

Power exterior mirrors
NOTE: If the jack pins do not engage, they may not be aligned correctly. Remove the exterior mirror glass, align the jack pins to the slots in the sockets and repeat the installation procedure.

1. NOTE: The jack pin should click while manually adjusting the exterior mirror glass.
   Tilt the exterior mirror glass to the full outboard position and then press on the outer side of the class until the in/out jack pin snaps into the socket on the exterior mirror backing plate.

1. NOTE: The jack pin should click while manually adjusting the exterior mirror glass.
   Tilt the exterior mirror glass to the full down position and then press on the outer side of the class until the up/down jack pin snaps into the socket on the exterior mirror backing plate.

Could be 1 of two things: 1. Mirror linkage failed. 2. Something is holding the mirror; sticky foam or the lubrication has dried out. Remove the lens, use slow shutter speed to release the shutter. While mirror is stuck in the up position, very gently pull down on the front edge of the mirror. If it frees up immediately it was stuck on the foam. Might be able to see a mark on edge of mirror from the foam. Hope this helps.