Richonsa

So the place where the back housing rotates on the ball cracked and fell to pieces right after I bought my car. I have successfully removed the mirror from the car. Is it possible to take the back piece off and replace with a new one that works with the ball on the post, or is it toast? Do I need a new mirror? I was considering a new one that has a backup camera instead of an OEM model. Or should I suck it up and buy a replacement mirror?


Thanks, guys.

rmc1148

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...im-mirror.html

Richonsa

Auto dim works. The plastic coupler around the ball is all busted. The company in the link doesn't fix the housing. Looks like I'm shelling out 500 for a mirror unless something else comparable works.

ezdriver

Yes.. at least $500. I had the same type of failure in two of my Mercedes cars and I bought a dimming one for the newer car and a non-dimming one [cheaper] for my older car. I don't know of any better solutions.

rmc1148

Ask around here and on 6spd for a good used mirror with auto dim= a few weeks ago someone on 6spd said they had two. .

Atrox

Find a salvage dealer

WPOZZZ

I bought a used one here and replaced the stock one because the auto dim needed rebuilding. The original mirror body is in great shape.

Kevinmacd

Just a thought, auto parts stores have those little repair kits. Some kits have nylon replacement coupler inserts for trans linkages and other type ball connections. Just maybe there is a size that will snap onto the mirror and accept the ball.
Think its called "Help" linkage and bushing inserts?

mat59

This happened to mine and the anti-dazzle feature had failed causing a big bubble in the mirror. I bought a used unit from an online breaker that had a sound ball and socket but failed anti dazzle with bubble. I then sent it to radar mirror and had it refurbished. $50 for the mirror and $100 for the refurb. Think a new mirror unit was like $400.