Auto dimming rear view mirror
07-06-2018, 06:56 PM
#16
Drifting
Yes I did, followed some advice from different links and was easy but a little unnerving as you have to use some force. I did break the windshield on my 928 years ago while replacing mirror= I was too heavy handed. Give it a try just go slow.
07-06-2018, 07:13 PM
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These guys repaired my M5 mirror. It's seems more prevalent with that model. If you search for BMW M5 mirror repair you'll see lots of YouTube videos on the process. It will be the same.
http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html
Removal link
https://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/676-rearview-mirror-removal/
http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html
Removal link
https://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/676-rearview-mirror-removal/
Last edited by autobonrun; 07-06-2018 at 07:17 PM. Reason: Add link
07-07-2018, 01:29 AM
#18
Thanks for the suggestions.
Is the c-clamp actually designed to move enough to get it out of the slot on one side, or is this just a process of muscling up on it enough to get the mirror off.
Additionally, I assume there is a c-clamp on each side. Does it take only releasing some of the pressure of the c-clamp on one side to get the mirror off?
Is the c-clamp actually designed to move enough to get it out of the slot on one side, or is this just a process of muscling up on it enough to get the mirror off.
Additionally, I assume there is a c-clamp on each side. Does it take only releasing some of the pressure of the c-clamp on one side to get the mirror off?
07-07-2018, 02:04 AM
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These guys repaired my M5 mirror. It's seems more prevalent with that model. If you search for BMW M5 mirror repair you'll see lots of YouTube videos on the process. It will be the same.
http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html
Removal link
https://www.renntech.org/forums/topi...irror-removal/
http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html
Removal link
https://www.renntech.org/forums/topi...irror-removal/
07-07-2018, 01:41 PM
#20
Race Director
My auto dimming rear view mirror has developed a "blob" defect behind the glass. Nothing is dripping out of the mirror, but I have plastic bag wrapped around the mirror just in case.
My plan is to remove the mirror and send it to Radar-Mirror.com for repair.
I searched for good DIY mirror removal instructions but can't find anything definitive.
Two questions:
1. Does anyone have suggestions regarding the safe removal of the mirror that avoids damage to the windshield or associated mirror parts?
2. Can anyone provide feedback on Radar-Mirror.com?
My plan is to remove the mirror and send it to Radar-Mirror.com for repair.
I searched for good DIY mirror removal instructions but can't find anything definitive.
Two questions:
1. Does anyone have suggestions regarding the safe removal of the mirror that avoids damage to the windshield or associated mirror parts?
2. Can anyone provide feedback on Radar-Mirror.com?
After 25.5 months -- just out of warranty -- the new mirror developed the same look as the old mirror.
I sent the original mirror out the Radar-Mirror.com and after a reasonable time the mirror came back repaired. Again I had the tech remove the bad replacement mirror and install the repaired original mirror. Had I kept the car I was going to send the replacement mirror to Radar-Mirror.com and have it repaired and keep it as a spare or sell it.
Anyhow, Radar-MIrror.com service was very good and the price (around $100 -- I did not get the extended/lifetime (?) warranty) was acceptable. I do not know how the mirror held up as I sold the car.
Based on my experience I'd recommend Radar-Mirror.com to have the auto dimming rear view mirror repaired.
07-07-2018, 02:10 PM
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When this happened to my car I bought a new mirror. The tech at local dealer removed the old mirror and installed the new one. I didn't watch close enough to be able to offer any instructions/advice other than than tech mentioned the rain sensing sensor is up there somewhere and the wiring connector needs to be disconnected when the mirror is being removed and then connected when the mirror is installed.
After 25.5 months -- just out of warranty -- the new mirror developed the same look as the old mirror.
I sent the original mirror out the Radar-Mirror.com and after a reasonable time the mirror came back repaired. Again I had the tech remove the bad replacement mirror and install the repaired original mirror. Had I kept the car I was going to send the replacement mirror to Radar-Mirror.com and have it repaired and keep it as a spare or sell it.
Anyhow, Radar-MIrror.com service was very good and the price (around $100 -- I did not get the extended/lifetime (?) warranty) was acceptable. I do not know how the mirror held up as I sold the car.
Based on my experience I'd recommend Radar-Mirror.com to have the auto dimming rear view mirror repaired.
After 25.5 months -- just out of warranty -- the new mirror developed the same look as the old mirror.
I sent the original mirror out the Radar-Mirror.com and after a reasonable time the mirror came back repaired. Again I had the tech remove the bad replacement mirror and install the repaired original mirror. Had I kept the car I was going to send the replacement mirror to Radar-Mirror.com and have it repaired and keep it as a spare or sell it.
Anyhow, Radar-MIrror.com service was very good and the price (around $100 -- I did not get the extended/lifetime (?) warranty) was acceptable. I do not know how the mirror held up as I sold the car.
Based on my experience I'd recommend Radar-Mirror.com to have the auto dimming rear view mirror repaired.
07-07-2018, 04:21 PM
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So far (up to disconnecting the auto dimming electrical plug) the mirror removal has been a snap, although I'm wondering how I'll get the LED light and its bright/dim switch back in its correct location when I put everything back together.
Is there an easy way, or trick to disconnecting the auto dimming wiring plug? I can't get it apart.
Is there an easy way, or trick to disconnecting the auto dimming wiring plug? I can't get it apart.
07-07-2018, 06:40 PM
#23
the circuit board goes in vertical with the led bulb pointing down. it only fits one way. im trying to remeber but i think you squeeze the plug and pull it apart. should be easy to see if you remove the mirror and do the plug last
saw this today dock might be of interest to you. he is in atl.
https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...irror-kit.html
saw this today dock might be of interest to you. he is in atl.
https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...irror-kit.html
Last edited by 32krazy!; 07-07-2018 at 07:01 PM.
07-07-2018, 08:56 PM
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I'll work on it when the mirror goes back in. The LED just dropped out when I removed the clam shell.
The 6speed link talks about inserting a small screwdriver somewhere on the connection and releasing the catch(s). I tried a couple of places but it won't release.
saw this today dock might be of interest to you. he is in atl.
https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...irror-kit.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/parts-ma...irror-kit.html
07-09-2018, 02:30 AM
#25
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I had to swap out the rear view mirror about 2 years ago...it actually broke (cracked) at the ball socket fitting where the mirror attached to the mount. Takes 5 minutes to do the remove & replace. Well 5 minutes and close to $500 dollars. I tried several options used, but since my '02 has the electronic rain sensing mirror nothing else would work so I bought a new replacement from either Suncoast or Pelican.
07-09-2018, 02:43 AM
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Separting the wire harness
I don't see a slot for it in the housing. Also, the plunger switch has to go through the hole on the driver's side of the clam shell housing.
I'll work on it when the mirror goes back in. The LED just dropped out when I removed the clam shell.
The mirror is free from the mount and the connector is the only thing left to be able to walk away with the mirror in hand.
The 6speed link talks about inserting a small screwdriver somewhere on the connection and releasing the catch(s). I tried a couple of places but it won't release.
Thanks.
I'll work on it when the mirror goes back in. The LED just dropped out when I removed the clam shell.
The mirror is free from the mount and the connector is the only thing left to be able to walk away with the mirror in hand.
The 6speed link talks about inserting a small screwdriver somewhere on the connection and releasing the catch(s). I tried a couple of places but it won't release.
Thanks.
07-09-2018, 02:48 AM
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Here’s the post that helped me ... think it’s for a 997, but my ‘03 mirror looks identical: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post3584448
07-09-2018, 03:17 AM
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Slide the eyeglass screwdriver between the two from the top and twist the screwdriver slightly to create space so the tab holding the two pieces releases. It’s not an easy procedure - two sides of the harness have identical tabs and it did this gently on each side until it finally released.
07-09-2018, 03:41 AM
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Yes, I tried to keep some separating pressure while inserting the flathead screwdriver down to the top of the tab and then twisting it 90 degrees to separate the clip. Again this was a tiny eyeglass screwdriver. I had to fiddle with it a few times and was ready to give up when the thing finally separated.
07-09-2018, 03:44 AM
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Yes, I tried to keep some separating pressure while inserting the flathead screwdriver down to the top of the tab and then twisting it 90 degrees to separate the clip. Again this was a tiny eyeglass screwdriver. I had to fiddle with it a few times and was ready to give up when the thing finally separated.