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Side View Mirror
Drivers side view mirror is fixed on night mode. Would anyone know the reason
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Year and model helps.
If it is dark with the key off, the element is toast.
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sorry c280 1998. mirror is not dark, more like a yellow tint, just not clear white like the passenger side.
if element burnt out, can the mirror just be replaced? |
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Yellow probably means that the seal is breached and the EC fluid has oxydized. Unfortunately, it will start to leak soon, eventually you'll see a "water line" across as it leaks out.
You need a new mirror element, which will have the heater on the back already.
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thanks for your analysis. is it just the lens I buy with auto dimming element
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When you order/buy the mirror element, it is a bonded assembly with mirror/electrochromics, heater, thermoswitch, bezel, wires, and mount/clips.
Made in Michigan.
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is this what I need to buy?
ULO Driver Side Outer Mirror Glass - Direct OE Replacement 1997-2000 Mercedes Benz C280 Fits: For models with auto dimming.. Location: Driver Side Outer Type: Direct Oe ReplacementFree Shipping on Orders Over $50 Availability: In Stock FITS (Engine/Chassis) SKU PRICE QTY 1997-2000 Mercedes Benz C280 W0133-1603066 $219.36 |
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Eventually the electrochromatic gel will leak out, and it can damage the paint. So replacement is ahead of time is recommended.
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Sounds like the correct application, I don't know about ULO though. The OE element is made by: Gentex in Michigan, or Magna/Donnelly in Michigan not China. The seal technology is a closely-guarded trade secret that has taken millions of mirrors and 20years of development, I wouldn't buy it if it doesn't say R&S on the back or have a Mercedes logo and part number, you'll have an early seal failure.
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