Replacing a door mirror?

Penguin · Post by **Penguin** » 01 Jun 2011, 09:07

OK Neil thanks. Haven't had a chance to watch the video yet but definitely looking forward to it! Were your mirrors originally darker than that (black) or were they grey to begin with?

Does that back to black stuff actually work?

I have seen new patern parts on ebay for about £40 delivered which seemed good for a new one but I always worry that pattern parts just don't quite fit.

NewcastleFalcon · Post by **NewcastleFalcon** » 01 Jun 2011, 14:55

I dont think they were ever black but I acquired the car when it had over 100,000 miles on it.

I can easily just send you it. Its not a new item it has its scuffs and faded plastic. The more it lies around in my shed the greater the likelhood of it getting accidentally broken so I am happy to let you have it.

PM me if you want to make it happen

regards Neil

handyman · Post by **handyman** » 01 Jun 2011, 19:58

Door mirror assemblies only ever came in black plastic for the plebs or colour coded panels for the more swanky gentilhommes amongst us.

Any colour changes are due to UV rays and ozone depletion, or if you're in Northumberland, acid rain! There are many restoratives for black plastic, none work for too long, try a coat of two-pack.

Or just leave au naturale, for that care worn, faded look.

H

Post by **myglaren** » 01 Jun 2011, 21:39

handyman wrote:Door mirror assemblies only ever came in black plastic for the plebs or colour coded panels for the more swanky gentilhommes amongst us.

Any colour changes are due to UV rays and ozone depletion, or if you're in Northumberland, peas pudding! There are many restoratives for black plastic, none work for too long, try a coat of two-pack. Or just leave au naturale, for that care worn, faded look.

H

Fixed that for you.

handyman · Post by **handyman** » 02 Jun 2011, 11:55

Ha, ha, ha, nice one, Steve!

We also have pease pudding here, in the foothills of the Ashdown Alps, eat too much and it has a right nasty effect. :wiggle:

H

Penguin · Post by **Penguin** » 02 Jun 2011, 12:26

NewcastleFalcon wrote:PM me if you want to make it happen

regards Neil

PM sent

Penguin · Post by **Penguin** » 24 Jul 2011, 09:20

A little help here chaps if you don't mind. I have followed the instructions as far as getting the door card off. I have also removed the leccy window control box. Following the BOL it simply says

'12*19-11 Unscrew the five mirror securing screws, and withdraw the mirror from the door. Feed the wiring through the door as mirror is removed.'

I have heard mention of a 'P' clip, and I can feel that there is something blocking the withdrawal of the wires with their plugs on but BOL makes no mention of this. How do I get the wires through this clip and what is the best way to get the loom from the new mirror into the car and through the 'P' clip and grommet?

Currently car is in a few pieces!

Cheers

Post by **CitroJim** » 24 Jul 2011, 10:12

Xac's just done this job... I'm sure he'll be able to fully advise. Although his is a MK2; not sure of any differences...

addo · Post by **addo** » 24 Jul 2011, 10:35

I'm about to do a nearside one tomorrow; electric/heated/sensor non dipping. It's my road-test of a pattern part.

Penguin · Post by **Penguin** » 24 Jul 2011, 11:10

OK chaps, it's done! I found this thread which also helped greatly http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=26462

Couple of points from a real amateur's perspective that caused me most problems:
1. The screw behind the speaker grille furthest away from the hinge. Difficult to see as it is recessed so far and I had the Devil's own job to get my torx driver located.
2. Getting the wiring plugs off from behind the window switches.
3. Realising that the best way to get access to the wiring loom for removal/refitting was through the speaker hole. What a revelation!
4. When refitting the door card, make sure that you don't trap the wires behind and have to take the card off again. D'oh!!

If you can, use proper Torx drivers. I used one of those sets that has all of them in the handle. Kind of like a penknife. Proper drivers would be better for access.

So, it took me a while, but thanks to everyone on here I actually managed to change my mirror (special thanks to Neill for providing the mirror at a bargain price!)

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 24 Jul 2011, 12:24

I found access was easiest through the hole under the metal plate that the connectors clip to, especially when trying to get the mirror loom around the front post of the mirror guide.

Penguin · Post by **Penguin** » 24 Jul 2011, 19:53

Xac wrote:I found access was easiest through the hole under the metal plate that the connectors clip to, especially when trying to get the mirror loom around the front post of the mirror guide.

I was really struggling with access through there, but much easier through the speaker hole. Just goes to show that different people find different solutions.

Penguin · Post by **Penguin** » 25 Jul 2011, 09:47

One more thing on subject of mirrors. Ever since I have had the car the electrickery adjustment for both mirrors has only worked up&down. The left-right movement doesn't work for either mirror. Is it likely to be the switch or does anyone have any other possibilities?

Ta.