Broken Auto Dimming Driver's Mirror

Oct 7, 2015 | 08:09 PM

SFCabs

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2008 GL320, 2008 CLK 350 Cab, 2004 CLK 320 Cab, 2010 BMW Z4

Broken Auto Dimming Driver's Mirror

I've seen a few people mention that when their auto dimming mirror broke, that they replaced it with the heated mirror without any issues.

I am looking to order the following part which says non auto dimming.
2098100121

I'm not sure that this is the heated mirror that other's have used? Any idea if it will fit ok other than me tucking the dimming wires out of the way?

Thanks!

Oct 7, 2015 | 11:30 PM

Rudeney

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Looking in EPC, that appears to be a non-dimming mirror, but I do not see an indicator for it being heated. In fact, I don't see the mention of a heated mirror except in the auto-dimming version (A2308100521).

Oct 8, 2015 | 03:45 AM

SFCabs

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Would there be an issue with installing the non-dimming mirror? Is the backing plate different than the auto-dimming one?

Oct 8, 2015 | 11:00 PM

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Nope, no problem - it will just lack the electrical connection, so tape thse leads and secure them to prevent rattles ans shorts.

Oct 9, 2015 | 03:22 AM

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i replaced my auto dimming one with a euro non-dimming one. worked like a charm. been fine for years. the heated function works too. there was two tabs to connect them. just doesn't have the plug for the auto dimming function. i actually like it better at night since my windows are tinted

Oct 9, 2015 | 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gaazmon

My windows are also tinted. Hated the auto-dimming at night. I used a peel and stick dot over the sensor. It has been there for a couple years now....

Oct 10, 2015 | 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatz

My windows are also tinted. Hated the auto-dimming at night. I used a peel and stick dot over the sensor. It has been there for a couple years now....

Mine had leaked inside so it was always blurry and with spots int the mirror. Was horrible. Picked up the euro nondimming here from waveterrorist. I love the extra curve at the end. Makes a world of difference

Oh so you put the sticker on the rear view mirror ya? That sounds like a good idea. I'm gonna try it out. My rear is 15 so they're really dark at night.