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Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:29 pm
by MalcolmSu
anyone know if it's possible to replace just the glass in the interior rearview mirror or if it's easy to replace the whole unit? The coating on the glass on mine is peeling off and whilst it's fine in daylight it's annoying in the dark with a following car... Anyone else have same problem (peeling)?

RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:06 pm
by Shoppinit
There's a guy that sells them on ebay with the compass fonction built in. Has yours stopped dimming also then?

RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:24 pm
by Coxall8395
Compass function built in? Is this an audi think or just aftermarket. Not seen that....

RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 3:43 pm
by Shoppinit

RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:52 am
by jd_hants
The LCD in mine started to appear blotchy. Did some research to see if it could be repaired - basically - very tricky and not worth the effort. I just kept on eye on ebay and eventually picked up a second hand one for £40 - simple to replace. I think they are about £150 new

RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:56 am
by Shoppinit
I thought they were more like £250

RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:58 pm
by jd_hants
I couldnt remember to be honest as it was about 18 months ago. Knowing Audi, £250 is probably right!!

Re: RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:04 pm
by Digger
Shoppinit wrote:I think it's this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 3D1&_rdc=1
Emailed them to check and unfortunately no built-in compass on that one as advertised, which is a shame, especially at that price. Slightly amusing that they are called A&E Trading. . .little things, little minds etc :roll:

RE: Re: RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:13 pm
by Digger
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTO-DIM-DIMMING- ... 35a1bf8394

That's the one, as I've just discovered. Expensive toy?

Re: RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:44 pm
by MalcolmSu
Shoppinit wrote:Has yours stopped dimming also then?
I've concluded it has. £232 from Audi so I'm looking for a second hand one. Anyone?

RE: Re: RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:39 am
by jd_hants
Keep your eye on eBay. I waited a good month before a suitable one appeared - much cheaper though.

RE: Re: RE: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:58 pm
by MalcolmSu
thanks JD - i've got a saved search to email me when one comes up

Re: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:31 pm
by MalcolmSu
Anyone know if this mirror on sale on ebay will fit my RS6?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTO-DIM-DIMMING- ... 2786wt_905

It says it comes with an adaptor that fits most VW/AUDI/SEAT/SKODA cars. Is it just a case of popping off the old mirror plugging in the electricals and popping on the new one?? Anyone done this?

Re: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:39 am
by Shoppinit
It will mount, but the plastic surrounds won't and you'll have exposed wires.

Not only that, you'll have to get 12V and earth from the original harness, but the mirror will no longer command the wingmirror dimming.

Also the OE mirror goes clear if you put the car in reverse or the interior lights on. You won't get this either.

HTH.

Re: Interior rearview mirror

Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:50 pm
by MalcolmSu
thanks - I'll keep waiting for an OE one to come up then ...

Starting to see why the OE one is so expensive - didn't appreciate it did all that!