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Thread: Moisture in my rear vision mirror

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    Moisture in my rear vision mirror

    Does any one have this experience, yesterday we have one of the hot day in Canberra and this morning I notice I had some moisture in my rear vision mirror and it’s not juts water moisture it has some chemical smell. Can this be cause by the leather conditioner? I use McGuire brand.
    2009 Tiguan TDI and 2007 Passat TDI

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    dont worry guys. just find out that the light sensor is gone. so i'm up for a replacement. Any one have a cheap second hand one?
    2009 Tiguan TDI and 2007 Passat TDI

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    any one know where i could get one. other than brand new?
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    Tried any wreckers? Golf_Loon on here may also be a potential source (He's at Camden in Sydney).
    Nothing to see here...

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    Sounds like your mirror has done exactly what mine just did. The electro chromatic fluid is leaking from the mirror as a result of the heat. Up untill about a year and a bit ago the manufacturer in the U.S. Donnelly / Gentex were offering free replacements with only postage to be paid. Unfortunately now that offer has passed however there is a company they will pass you over to called Sybesmas who offer a service where they send you a remanufactured mirror in exchange for yours and a fee (in my case $175usd)

    Have a read of this thread http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=686228

    I contacted VW and they wanted $700 for the mirror for my bora 4motion so i passed on that option very quickly.

    I paid for my mirror today so i'm hoping i'll get it in shortly, i'll let you know how i go. Just keep in mind that if the fluid from the mirror leaks onto your interior, its very caustic and will eat and corrode anything it touches so i'd recommend you get the mirror out asap!

    Cheers,
    Rob

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    thanks for you help mate. i wonder if this is an on going issue with the mirror? my dealer her is offering me $500 plus bucks. but some wreckersin villawood selling them for 315. but i'll check those site. thanks again mate
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    hi guys, i found a mirror from UK, itcome of from 2002 2.5lt bora. will this fit and is ther any changes or mirror setting such as sensor position movinf from back to the front?
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    It might fit, hard to say as from what i've read there were a few different variants. Best bet would be to get them to send you photos of the mirror and mount and give you the details of wiring colours just to be sure.

    Cheers,
    Rob

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    Got my mirror today from sybesmas Top service by them, definitely recommend them for any mirror issues!

    Cheers,
    Rob

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    Hi folks,

    Many thanks for this thread! I've just purchased and fitted a rear view mirror from Sybesma's as well, and I'm extremely happy to get the issue fixed for about $270, rather than the $700 for a new unit! My V6 4-Motion Bora is feeling much more complete...

    A couple of quick notes for future folks:
    - I emailed Sybesma's and had a response in only a few hours. No problem shipping to Australia. Cost US$175, and you have to return your faulty mirror at your cost (about A$50).
    - I had to take the old mirror off (the base outer section unclips in two parts down the middle, and I found I could easily unclip the mirror by using a small flathead screwdriver on the metal clip that holds the mirror in place) for photos so Sybesma's could ensure they were sending me the right unit
    - The repaired ('new') mirror was shipped via FedEx and arrived in about a week
    - The replacement mirror looked like new, and certainly worked that way!

    Overall, extremely happy!

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