need help fixing rear view mirror (w211)
03-04-2011, 12:12 AM
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need help fixing rear view mirror (w211)
I have an 05 E55 and need assistance getting an exploded view drawing of the rear view mirror or some guidance on how to disassemble it.
Every time I accelerate the "auto-dim" makes my mirror go dark. sometime just in steady driving it will fade to dark every few seconds until I rap on it with something and it stops.
I think there is a loose wire or short in it but dont want to destroy it figuring how to take it off and apart......
All help appreciated !!
Every time I accelerate the "auto-dim" makes my mirror go dark. sometime just in steady driving it will fade to dark every few seconds until I rap on it with something and it stops.
I think there is a loose wire or short in it but dont want to destroy it figuring how to take it off and apart......
All help appreciated !!
03-04-2011, 10:07 AM
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did you check for any occlusion impeding free view by the sensor located on the front of the mirror assembly (opposite side of the mirror) ..
the auto-dim works by comparing the intensity of lights the mirror sees from the rear with the light it sees in front of the car.
the auto-dim works by comparing the intensity of lights the mirror sees from the rear with the light it sees in front of the car.
03-04-2011, 11:33 AM
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My drivers side rear view mirror has been stuck in auto-dim for months.... I'm looking for a cheap fix as well. The dealer wants over $800 for the mirror itself...
03-04-2011, 11:59 AM
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sorry to say but if it reverted to that condition alone, this sounds like the electrochromic film reached the end of its life span ..
