Auto Tinting Rear Mirror

the_ape · 06-12-2003, 01:04

Perhaps the only thing I miss from the Vectra rental cars (and lagoona for that matter) I get is the self dipping rear view mirror. There has to be an aftermarket one about, but I cant seem to find one.

Anyone know of one? if so where / how much

It's for the Furby....

Cheers

Kentish · 06-12-2003, 11:04

The Superb has it

, perhpas a visit to your dealer to see if they could get 1 to fit your Fab?

FabiaTDi · 06-12-2003, 11:17

Part no. 3BO 857 511 H

"Interior rear view mirror, automatic anti dazzle for vehicles with rain sensor."

This is the part from the Superb. I bet its not cheap though - anyone know how it works?

FabiaTDi · 06-12-2003, 11:21

Remembered this site too where someone has fitted one to a VW Golf.

details here

Kentish · 06-12-2003, 11:33

Mine appears to have a light sensor pointing to the rear window at the bottom of the mirror.
It looks just like a clear LED, in an angled hole to allow for the mirror to be set for the driver and still be pointing the sensor straight back.

Have to say it works very well.

FabiaTDi · 06-12-2003, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentish

Mine appears to have a light sensor pointing to the rear window at the bottom of the mirror.
It looks just like a clear LED, in an angled hole to allow for the mirror to be set for the driver and still be pointing the sensor straight back.

Have to say it works very well.

How is the wiring connected up to the mirror? Does it go up into the headlining?

Kentish · 06-12-2003, 11:38

I couldnt tell you as I have never looked, but judging by the fit I would say it must do.

Doh...realises....
Course it must do because you have a carrier trim for the wiring that goes up from the mirror base to the roof that runs against the windscreen.

FabiaTDi · 06-12-2003, 11:44

aha! Cheers Andy

It does seem fairly straightforward to fit though (although I must not get any ideas!) The hardest part would be making the cable guide fit into the headlining I reckon.

Does the Superb mirror have the led illumination underneath, as on the Passat W8?

Kentish · 06-12-2003, 11:52

The Superb does have "cat vision", but the LED,s are positioned in the interior lamp assembly, directly above the gear stick so they reflect nicely in the chromed top of the gear stick.

TabsTaxi · 06-12-2003, 12:09

My BMW has an auto dipping interior mirror, and frankly it's a pain in the ****. I've covered the sensor. Having driven Mercs where all the mirrors dip, it seems pointless to have just the interior dipping. You still get dazzled by the door mirrors! You also can't see enough through the dipped mirror to see who's behind, you just know someone is, and you don't know if it's Plod etc.

FabiaTDi · 06-12-2003, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentish

The Superb does have "cat vision", but the LED,s are positioned in the interior lamp assembly, directly above the gear stick so they reflect nicely in the chromed top of the gear stick.

Should be able to make this fit too!

Oh - the advantages of VAG parts sharing.

Kentish · 06-12-2003, 13:04

Question then might be...is the dimming rear view mirror an option on the continent for the Fab?

You never know, it might be and possibly the loom would already be waiting for it.....ok, so its a long shot.

the_ape · 06-12-2003, 21:24

Probably isnt an option because of how the mirror mounts (direct to glass). I'm sure there must be someone that does an aftermarket one that just takes a battery........ If not I know what I'm gonna invent

FabiaTDi · 07-12-2003, 10:16

I would have thought the mirror unclips from the mount on the windscreen. Then you would just need a way of taking the wiring up into the headlining for a power source.

the_ape · 07-12-2003, 18:21

Yeah they do unclip, just need to have a look round see if there is any replacement for the light unit that includes the mount and power tunnel for the mirror.

Dont spose the new Polo has self tinting does it?

FabiaTDi · 07-12-2003, 18:43

Possibly-will try to find out.

I reckon the Superb one would fit though. I dont quite fancy butchering up my headlining to find out how though.

rafaeco · 16-02-2005, 17:21

You can see in detail with this pdf of a Golf:

http://pics2.tdiclub.com/members/MOG...%20dimming.pdf

Regards.

06-12-2003, 01:04	#1
the_ape Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Warwickshire, Midlands Posts: 221 Members Car: Fabia vRS / MR2 AW11 SuperCharger (import) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Auto Tinting Rear Mirror Perhaps the only thing I miss from the Vectra rental cars (and lagoona for that matter) I get is the self dipping rear view mirror. There has to be an aftermarket one about, but I cant seem to find one. Anyone know of one? if so where / how much It's for the Furby.... Cheers __________________ Ashleigh Skoda Octavia PD140 L&K DSG Estate Skoda Fabia 1.9 PD 130 vRS MR2 AW11 SuperCharger (Now with added water injection!) MR2 AW11 N/A (Project Car, soon to be a 4AGE 20valve 4 cyl) MR2 AW11 N/A SR UK Model. My B Car My Blogsite My F1 Blogsite Feel free to add me to your list, just mention where your from

06-12-2003, 11:04	#2
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	The Superb has it , perhpas a visit to your dealer to see if they could get 1 to fit your Fab? __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

06-12-2003, 11:17	#3
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Part no. 3BO 857 511 H "Interior rear view mirror, automatic anti dazzle for vehicles with rain sensor." This is the part from the Superb. I bet its not cheap though - anyone know how it works? __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

06-12-2003, 11:21	#4
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remembered this site too where someone has fitted one to a VW Golf. details here __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

06-12-2003, 11:33	#5
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Mine appears to have a light sensor pointing to the rear window at the bottom of the mirror. It looks just like a clear LED, in an angled hole to allow for the mirror to be set for the driver and still be pointing the sensor straight back. Have to say it works very well. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

06-12-2003, 11:38	#7
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	I couldnt tell you as I have never looked, but judging by the fit I would say it must do. Doh...realises.... Course it must do because you have a carrier trim for the wiring that goes up from the mirror base to the roof that runs against the windscreen. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

06-12-2003, 11:44	#8
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	aha! Cheers Andy It does seem fairly straightforward to fit though (although I must not get any ideas!) The hardest part would be making the cable guide fit into the headlining I reckon. Does the Superb mirror have the led illumination underneath, as on the Passat W8? __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

06-12-2003, 11:52	#9
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	The Superb does have "cat vision", but the LED,s are positioned in the interior lamp assembly, directly above the gear stick so they reflect nicely in the chromed top of the gear stick. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

06-12-2003, 12:09	#10
TabsTaxi Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northampton Posts: 73 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My BMW has an auto dipping interior mirror, and frankly it's a pain in the ****. I've covered the sensor. Having driven Mercs where all the mirrors dip, it seems pointless to have just the interior dipping. You still get dazzled by the door mirrors! You also can't see enough through the dipped mirror to see who's behind, you just know someone is, and you don't know if it's Plod etc.

06-12-2003, 13:04	#12
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,244 Members Car: 4 wheels, 4 doors. Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Question then might be...is the dimming rear view mirror an option on the continent for the Fab? You never know, it might be and possibly the loom would already be waiting for it.....ok, so its a long shot. __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

06-12-2003, 21:24	#13
the_ape Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Warwickshire, Midlands Posts: 221 Members Car: Fabia vRS / MR2 AW11 SuperCharger (import) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Probably isnt an option because of how the mirror mounts (direct to glass). I'm sure there must be someone that does an aftermarket one that just takes a battery........ If not I know what I'm gonna invent __________________ Ashleigh Skoda Octavia PD140 L&K DSG Estate Skoda Fabia 1.9 PD 130 vRS MR2 AW11 SuperCharger (Now with added water injection!) MR2 AW11 N/A (Project Car, soon to be a 4AGE 20valve 4 cyl) MR2 AW11 N/A SR UK Model. My B Car My Blogsite My F1 Blogsite Feel free to add me to your list, just mention where your from

07-12-2003, 10:16	#14
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would have thought the mirror unclips from the mount on the windscreen. Then you would just need a way of taking the wiring up into the headlining for a power source. __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

07-12-2003, 18:21	#15
the_ape Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Warwickshire, Midlands Posts: 221 Members Car: Fabia vRS / MR2 AW11 SuperCharger (import) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah they do unclip, just need to have a look round see if there is any replacement for the light unit that includes the mount and power tunnel for the mirror. Dont spose the new Polo has self tinting does it? __________________ Ashleigh Skoda Octavia PD140 L&K DSG Estate Skoda Fabia 1.9 PD 130 vRS MR2 AW11 SuperCharger (Now with added water injection!) MR2 AW11 N/A (Project Car, soon to be a 4AGE 20valve 4 cyl) MR2 AW11 N/A SR UK Model. My B Car My Blogsite My F1 Blogsite Feel free to add me to your list, just mention where your from

07-12-2003, 18:43	#16
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Possibly-will try to find out. I reckon the Superb one would fit though. I dont quite fancy butchering up my headlining to find out how though. __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

16-02-2005, 17:21	#17
rafaeco Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Autodimming Mirror You can see in detail with this pdf of a Golf: http://pics2.tdiclub.com/members/MOG...%20dimming.pdf Regards.

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