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Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:56 pm
by Druggie
My rear vision mirror is a self dimming one in my S4. However a few nights ago I noticed that a oval shaped part of the mirror had no dimming effect and was blurry to look at. The following night only a small strip remained. Has this happened to anyone? Is my mirror stuffed?

Ps it is very cloudy and objects viewed through the mirror are very blurry?

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:02 pm
by SimonS4MTM
Sounds like you need a new mirror, or maybe just needs a clean :P

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:03 pm
by Nige_RS4
Ps it is very cloudy and objects viewed through the mirror are very blurry?
Time to take a trip to opticians :jump:

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:48 pm
by MarkB
Can these be retro fitted?

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 2:51 pm
by SimonS4MTM
I was going to do this but did not get around to it. I was going to take one out of my old S4 and put it in the new one.

Maybe some one has a wiring diagram or can say if the connector is in place in non-equiped cars

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:23 am
by Druggie
forgot to mention that the dimming ability is lost and the mirror no longer has that dark tint look to it.

Has anyone had such a failure before?

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:33 am
by rolskii
Usually after a good night out - losing everything - realising the sun has risen - :drink:

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:41 am
by fade2grey
sorry can't help with a fix but it's worth checking fuses & that it has power. Failing that it's probably goosed.

I'm interested to know if it can be retrofitted too though...

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RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:18 pm
by Druggie
Just confirmed by Audi service that the liquid in the LCD leaked and has left a blurry residue. Cant be fixed. New unit required.
Has anyone replaced theirs?
Can someone recommend a place to get one online?
Thanks

RE: Self dimming rear vision mirror question

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:43 pm
by rs666