Dreaded rear view mirror failure!
09-30-2015 | 06:24 PM
#32
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You might contact Scott at www.radar-mirror.com. I think they repair OE auto-dimming mirrors, and they can add Homelink to your existing mirror if you want it.
Good luck.
EDIT: I just checked their site. They will repair your factory auto-dimming mirror for $99.
09-30-2015 | 06:40 PM
#33
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^^^^ Great minds think alike. Thanks for pointing that out (but I was really just trying to pump up my post volume) 
I have actually used them and was very pleased with the results. Much better than a hillbilly (Shadetree) repair.
I have actually used them and was very pleased with the results. Much better than a hillbilly (Shadetree) repair.
09-30-2015 | 06:51 PM
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Either "flatbed it to dealer" or do what Paul said. I have had great luck with these guys;
http://http://stores.ebay.com/Quality-Porsche-Parts
http://http://stores.ebay.com/Quality-Porsche-Parts
10-05-2015 | 12:17 PM
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Here's a guy that I can vouch for selling one with auto-dimming for $75 shipped:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7972.phtml
And has (5) ones without compass for $45 shipped:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7971.phtml
Just click his name at the top and you can email him.
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7972.phtml
And has (5) ones without compass for $45 shipped:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7971.phtml
Just click his name at the top and you can email him.
10-05-2015 | 12:24 PM
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Here's a guy that I can vouch for selling one with auto-dimming for $75 shipped:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7972.phtml
And has (5) ones without compass for $45 shipped:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7971.phtml
Just click his name at the top and you can email him.
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7972.phtml
And has (5) ones without compass for $45 shipped:
http://forums.quattroworld.com/swapmeet/msgs/7971.phtml
Just click his name at the top and you can email him.
Thanks!
Not sure that mount will work though, I need to look into it more and it could be a winter thing.
The Dreaded Stereo Replacement in the Jeep was more urgent this weekend due to me driving it for 2 hours tonight and 2 hours straight tomorrow.
10-05-2015 | 12:30 PM
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If you had an OEM mirror before, it's the same exact mount and just rotates 90 degrees to get it off/on, the electrical connector is exactly the same for the Audi and Porsche mirrors.
10-05-2015 | 12:35 PM
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Yeah, but I went down that road and I got a manual mirror that "should" have fit, however the rain sensor mount is different.
Not saying a little superglue and sawing can't make it fit, but I'd rather not do that if possible.
10-05-2015 | 02:46 PM
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Part #: 3C0-857-511-J
That's the VW part number for mine. Not sure on price yet, going to do more research.
I'm guessing now the original one failed, then they replaced it with a VW numbered part.
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Which turned out to be a dead end, and someone was selling the same mirror from a 997 for $200 so went and bought that. Again, if I didn't have the auto dimming side mirrors and rain sensor this would be a different discussion.
That's the VW part number for mine. Not sure on price yet, going to do more research.
I'm guessing now the original one failed, then they replaced it with a VW numbered part.
[edit]
Which turned out to be a dead end, and someone was selling the same mirror from a 997 for $200 so went and bought that. Again, if I didn't have the auto dimming side mirrors and rain sensor this would be a different discussion.
Last edited by Chiamac; 10-05-2015 at 03:47 PM.
10-15-2015 | 08:42 PM
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Got the used one in the mail today. =)
Good news is the mount fits and harness is the same.
Bad news is they changed it enough so that the plastic cover dosent fit without a decent amount of dicking around, so blue electrical tape will have to work. It's not like I see that anyway.
Good news is they can fix the old one, so going to get that done and now I'll have 2.
=)
Good news is the mount fits and harness is the same.
Bad news is they changed it enough so that the plastic cover dosent fit without a decent amount of dicking around, so blue electrical tape will have to work. It's not like I see that anyway.
Good news is they can fix the old one, so going to get that done and now I'll have 2.
=)
Last edited by Chiamac; 10-16-2015 at 05:50 PM.
