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sad_eyes
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'98 Ultima 24v + '97 2.3 Ultima estate
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Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« on: Jan 24th, 2006, 4:59pm » |
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The mirror on my Ultima has stopped working there seems to be a devide between the top and bottom with a lighter top section.The green light still works.The mirror has not leaked.Any ideas??Resets?? or is it a new mirror??  
All help welcomed
Many thanks
Dave
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Simmo
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #1 on: Jan 24th, 2006, 5:09pm » |
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Read this http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/pcmirror.htm but above all PROTECT THE CENTRE CONSOLE as the 'gunge' which drips out is highly corrosive and will damage anything it touches.
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nuttyscorp
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #2 on: Jan 24th, 2006, 9:09pm » |
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simmo is spot on, new mirror needed.
Russ
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philgood
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2.9l 12v Auto (95 M) Ultima Saloon (Aubergine)
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #3 on: Jan 24th, 2006, 9:16pm » |
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Dave
This seems to be a bug bare of the Scorpio. The only remedy seam to be a transplant! I got a replacement from eBay & replaced mine last year, it’s an easy job, but you may get it cheaper from this site as most of us aren’t in it for a profit.
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Phil.
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sad_eyes
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'98 Ultima 24v + '97 2.3 Ultima estate
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #4 on: Jan 25th, 2006, 8:58am » |
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Thanks guys
Can you tell me what models, years etc had this mirror fitted.I can then look for scorpios being broken.
Cheers
Dave
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sad_eyes
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'98 Ultima 24v + '97 2.3 Ultima estate
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #6 on: Jan 25th, 2006, 11:34am » |
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Thanks Baz.
I'm watching the Ebay mirror.
Dave
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Baz
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #7 on: Jan 25th, 2006, 11:59am » |
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Can you see yourself??
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Danny_R
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #8 on: Jan 25th, 2006, 12:17pm » |
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LOL @ BAZ 
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leftofcentre
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #9 on: Jan 25th, 2006, 11:22pm » |
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Becareful it doesnt crack 
(Sorry couldnt resist) 
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Baz
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #10 on: Jan 26th, 2006, 12:21pm » |
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I think that is the real cause of the failing mirrors in the Ultimas..............ugly drivers!
Naturally, none of mine have ever broken!
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VladSoare
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Re: Photochromatic Rear View Mirror
« Reply #11 on: Jan 26th, 2006, 12:25pm » |
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By replacing the mirror you won't solve the problem. It's only a matter of time until the new mirror does the same.
Oh, and please remove the old mirror NOW! Tomorrow may be too late. You never know when it decides to spill that goo all over your centre console and dashboard. It could be in six months, or it could be tomorrow. You're lucky it gave you a sign. I remember reading about mirrors that had leaked without warning (Snoopy's, I believe, but I'm not sure). Very unpleasant.
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