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Matt
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Auto Dimming Mirrors
« on: Jun 22nd, 2012, 10:42am » |
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Hello All
Ive been doing a bit of research on the Scorpio's auto dimming interior mirror and what other models / brands use the mirror.
Seems its a fairly common mirror except you will need to change the ball jointed mount.
Mazda use pretty much the same mirror except the button is different
eg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140723301395?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trk sid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Jaguar use it to, older XK8 and XJ's use the same, Jaguar S and X use a similar one but its ,
Toyota COROLLA / VERSO early 2000's similar, and they do one the same but does not dim
Honda, but cannot trace it to a model yet
Then if you happy to buy from the states
GM - various models from 2000
Cadillac - late 90's
then you can buy as an upgrade mirror
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DONNELLY-AUTO-DIM-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-COMPASS-TEM PERATURE-MAPLIGHTS-LITES-/130644142688?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6aff6a60
Copied from the Jag forum
"Calling Magna Donnelly number (616-786-5115) will result in a recorded announcement saying if you are calling about a replacement interior mirror, you should contact Sybesma's Electronics. They are a contract vendor handling the mirror replacement on behalf of Magna Donnelly.
I emailed Sybesma's Electronics and received a reply from "Stacy" <orders@sybesmas.com>. she sent a PDF form with instructions to return along with pics of the mirror and its mounting point. They also require info regarding the connector, its color, the number of pins and the color of the mirror wires.
The firm remanufacturers these units, and they will ask for your old mirror as a core. The rebuilt mirror uses a gel pack instead of the toxic fluid so at least the potential damage issue is eliminated. The cost used to be $75, but around 2010 it went up to $95.
Once they receive the mirror data, if they can, they pull one from stock, or manufacturer yours to spec, and upon payment ships it out. You use the shipping box to return your old mirror."
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"The rebuilt unit was in very good condition. It looked brand new, and the tint change from light to dark was fast and very apparent. My old mirror was junk compared to this new one.
Total cost after shipping, etc. was about $95."
also a company called CIPA make a very similar mirror
http://www.cipausa.com/intAutoDimming.php
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Mike H
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #1 on: Jun 22nd, 2012, 1:06pm » |
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on Jun 22nd, 2012, 10:42am, Matt wrote:| "if you are calling about a replacement interior mirror, you should contact Sybesma's Electronics" |
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Happens a lot then. 
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #2 on: Jun 22nd, 2012, 8:45pm » |
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Thanks matt, for the info.
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #3 on: Jun 23rd, 2012, 9:32am » |
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My uncles s reg xj8 has the same mirror as the scorpio and guess what... yep its broke 
The one on our cossie (S reg) has broke aswell but on the 2.3 R reg we had it was perfect 
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #4 on: Jul 8th, 2015, 1:10pm » |
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Dragging up an old post.
Ive found a replacement. The peugeot 807 uses the same Donnelly 011530 mirror unit. However the base is completly different but as its the same base mirror the ball and socket is the same so they can be swapped over.
The metal clip is very hard to get back on but doable.
Its also a lot newer. Just got one off a 2005 for £20
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #5 on: Jul 9th, 2015, 5:23am » |
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Brilliant Matt, 
Mike
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #6 on: Jul 9th, 2015, 11:37am » |
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Would this be the gel type or still the old liquid type ? I don't know which year they changed to the gel which apparently does not leak.
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #7 on: Jul 9th, 2015, 10:55pm » |
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Quick Google also shows a Citroen C8 to use the same mirror.
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Re: Auto Dimming Mirrors
« Reply #8 on: Jul 10th, 2015, 5:49pm » |
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No idea if its Gel or liquid, its got the same donnelly number. best bit is looks wise its identical
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