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heliphil58
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Hi I have a 97 2.3 Ghia x and want to fit the Ultima self dim mirror is this a just replace old one with new one or is it more involved than that
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scorpio_man
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #1 on: Feb 6th, 2009, 11:27am » |
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hi there
you need to wire it in. if you're lucky then the wiring is there behind the interior light fitting.
if not, all it needs is a feed and earth. this is NOT how ford has it wired, though. it switches off while in reverse, but i don't know how to wire this into it.
remember it's a big heavy mirror and can leak stuff which can melt the plastic around the gearstick.
hth
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5stud
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #2 on: Feb 6th, 2009, 11:49am » |
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you will have to find a good one first.like hens touth. they all had one when they wear born but they disapear with age.havent sean a proper working one yet
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mr._floppy
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #3 on: Feb 8th, 2009, 12:31pm » |
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No need to fit a ex-Scorp one.
There are plenty aftermarket rearview models with auto-dim and compasses and stuff.
All you need is a 12v feed from the ignition.
Donelly's are a good make.
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heliphil58
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #4 on: Feb 12th, 2009, 3:34pm » |
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Hi I now have a Auto dim mirror from a 97 Ultima but it has a different fitting to my stuck on one Help please!!! does it use a brakcet if so how is it fitted to the roof lining?
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Jonnycab
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #5 on: Feb 12th, 2009, 3:48pm » |
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The auto dim mirror uses a bracket that is stuck to the windscreen & the mirror slides downwards over the bracket to hold it in place. Ford might still sell them, if not, then try a breakers or maybe someone on here may have one 
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heliphil58
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #6 on: Feb 12th, 2009, 4:30pm » |
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Thanks for that I'm not sure who is thickist me of the FMD parts man
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heliphil58
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #7 on: Feb 12th, 2009, 10:36pm » |
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Well went into FMD instead of phoning as earlier took in new mirror said want w/screen bracket he said we dont list one now only the sticky pads so I'm hoping someone here may have said bracket and can let me beg steal or borrow it seemed such a good idea at the time to fit better mirror now I'm not so sure!!
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #8 on: Feb 12th, 2009, 10:44pm » |
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Put a post in 'Parts wanted'. There are lots of cars being broken and that would be your best bet. Removal of the mounting bracket is best achieved by heating the area with a hair dryer or similar, If you get one make sure you use a sticky pad from Fords as they are very good, unlike some from the accessory shops, and they are only pence.
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #9 on: Feb 13th, 2009, 6:06pm » |
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Hi, seeing as I'm likely going to fit a standard mirror in my car (can't justify paying upwards of £40 for something that might work for a day) you're welcome to my bracket if you want it, I assume you're just after the bit that sticks on the screen, I've thrown the rest away after removing the LCD layer didn't go to plan due to fluid leakage welding the bottom of the case together!
PM me an address to send it to & you're welcome to it if it comes off OK (I'm not risking the screen for the thing though!)
Cheers, Dan.
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heliphil58
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #10 on: Feb 13th, 2009, 7:09pm » |
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Hi Dan yes I would like to take you up on the offer of the bracket my email is playing around this evening so i will PM you my address later
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Simmo
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #11 on: Feb 13th, 2009, 9:04pm » |
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on Feb 13th, 2009, 6:06pm, thumpzuki wrote:
PM me an address to send it to & you're welcome to it if it comes off OK (I'm not risking the screen for the thing though!)
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Just warm the area gently with a hair dryer or similar and then use a thin blade to ease the mount off the screen. As it warms up the glue will 'give' and the blade will lift it off.
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heliphil58
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Re: Int mirror
« Reply #12 on: Feb 13th, 2009, 10:51pm » |
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Thx simmo glad you're always about
Phil
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