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Old May 6, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Can someone fill me in on the following:

1) What makes the rear-view mirror leak? (too much fluid, too little fluid or both?)
2) How do I fill the mirror up w/ more fluid?
3) What type of fluid should I be putting in there?
 
Old May 6, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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1) blown gasket, common issue really
2) the fluid reservoir is in the trunk
3) Lemonade
 
Old May 6, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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LOL!
 
Old May 6, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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How do I replace the gasket?
 
Old May 7, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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I recall somebody posting up a link to a company that repaired the rearview mirror's for ~$75. I wish I could remember the website[:@]
 
Old May 7, 2008 | 03:43 AM
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Wow, my mirror is mostly permanently dimmed as well. Lemonade huh HP? lol..funny.
 
Old May 7, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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I think you can put like an A6 mirror in with the compass in em and stuff
 
Old May 7, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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Wow if someone could find out who repairs these things for under 100 bucks that would be fantastic; I'm going to search this site and see if I can find anything. I need it done, and since this is a fairly common problem I'm sure it would be beneficial for everyone. Any info post up. Thanks all!
 
Old May 7, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Default RE: S4 B5 Auto Dimming Rear-View Mirror

yeah...i cracked my side view mirror... not fun.
 
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