drivers side mirror-- seeing double!
12-11-2007, 10:54 AM
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drivers side mirror-- seeing double!
ok -- question time to all --- my drivers side mirror seems to be delaminating and am seeing double at night -- sometimes 4 sets of headlights coming from behind, and I was not drinking!!!
i noticed that the rubber on the outer edge looks like it has been melted and does not auto dim anymore--- anyone have a spare, or idea on how this could have happened
anyone have a similar problem?
i noticed that the rubber on the outer edge looks like it has been melted and does not auto dim anymore--- anyone have a spare, or idea on how this could have happened
anyone have a similar problem?
12-11-2007, 05:06 PM
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don't know what's the term for it, but the driverside mirror's layered. if you are seeing double then the seal is broken. go to the dealer and get a new one.
12-13-2007, 10:46 AM
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I have a extra set of rearview mirrors since I installed the convex ones. PM me with price if interested. Wait till you see what a dealer wants for it first.
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yup seal is broken-- looks as though the edge is melted in one spot?????? the ruber surround is all good untill it gets to that spot then the rubber is like all mushy??? weird---
for my pocketbook's shape, i would have hopes I was haloucinating but sadly... have to take the sober path and see four cars behind me when there should be only one--- only at night of course
thanks for the input guys!
I don't know what the heck happened, but i guess i might take you up on your offer capt_paul, I sold my "extra" set of mirrors off my sportcoupe wreck already and probably shouldn't have
for my pocketbook's shape, i would have hopes I was haloucinating but sadly... have to take the sober path and see four cars behind me when there should be only one--- only at night of course
thanks for the input guys!
I don't know what the heck happened, but i guess i might take you up on your offer capt_paul, I sold my "extra" set of mirrors off my sportcoupe wreck already and probably shouldn't have
12-15-2007, 10:52 AM
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^^ Be sure not to get it fixed before the mirror starts leaking! I remember the manual specifically saying that the fluid will eat paint.
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i am awaiting shipment from the Capt. -- in the meantime--is there a DIY for this mirror replacement--I assume it is like the old ones but uncertain and don't want to bust anything up---
BTW thanks for the heads up on the paint eating-- looks like the interior of the mirror housing already had a dribble on it.
BTW thanks for the heads up on the paint eating-- looks like the interior of the mirror housing already had a dribble on it.
