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Old May 8, 2014 | 04:12 PM
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Recently bought a 2000 MC SS. The rear view mirror on the inside is giving a double image and I was whether it might be a fuse, or maybe a replacement mirror would be needed. I am not much of a gear head, but would really like to figure this one out. Thanks

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Old May 8, 2014 | 11:35 PM
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Confused by what you're saying. Can u post a pic maybe?
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 12:59 AM
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Confused by what you're saying. Can u post a pic maybe?
I believe that he means that the dimmed version(nighttime) and regular reflection are both showing up. so there is the normal reflection of the car behind you, and then about 1/2" down, there is the same reflection, just a bit darker.

I have no clue on how this would be fixed though..
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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I'll see if I can get a pic of what I'm talking about. I'm not above replacing it. Its not really clear how I can take it off. Johnlh97, you are right in your description of it, that is exactly what I mean.
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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My assumption is that the liquid inside the mirror that auto-dims is starting to evaporate and giving you the ghosted image.

If you turn off the auto-dim feature, does it get any better?
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep
My assumption is that the liquid inside the mirror that auto-dims is starting to evaporate and giving you the ghosted image.

If you turn off the auto-dim feature, does it get any better?
No, it does nothing. I am probably just going to have to replace it. They aren't very expensive, I have to work out the best way to remove it and replace it. Not extremely handy with cars, but willing to learn on the go.
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 04:39 PM
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Should just need to unplug it and just slide it up. I don't think our 2000 has a set screw.
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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I'll take a look in a bit. Thanks, that would be nice if it were that easy.
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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I'm on my third mirror because of the fluid in it. I never had an issue removing or reinstalling
 
Old May 9, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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I have pics up, but Facebook is trying my patience tonight. I will have links when FB is done messing around.
I think I should be able to link pics from there, correct?



 

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