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(Message started by: heliphil58 on Feb 6^th, 2009, 11:12am)

Title: Int mirror
Post by heliphil58 on Feb 6^th, 2009, 11:12am

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

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 6^th, 2009, 11:27am

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

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by 5stud on Feb 6^th, 2009, 11:49am

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

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by mr._floppy on Feb 8^th, 2009, 12:31pm

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.

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by heliphil58 on Feb 12^th, 2009, 3:34pm

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?

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 12^th, 2009, 3:48pm

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 :)

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by heliphil58 on Feb 12^th, 2009, 4:30pm

Thanks for that I'm not sure who is thickist me of the FMD parts man

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by heliphil58 on Feb 12^th, 2009, 10:36pm

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!!

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by Simmo on Feb 12^th, 2009, 10:44pm

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.

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by thumpzuki on Feb 13^th, 2009, 6:06pm

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.

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by heliphil58 on Feb 13^th, 2009, 7:09pm

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

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by Simmo on Feb 13^th, 2009, 9:04pm

on 02/13/09 at 18:06:15, 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!)

Cheers, Dan.

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. :)

Title: Re: Int mirror
Post by heliphil58 on Feb 13^th, 2009, 10:51pm

Thx simmo glad you're always about

Phil