Is autodimming not standard?

How would you know if its autodimming or not and what was the part number?

Cheers

anything like this derboy:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/audi-a3-a...75876645?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab5b15125#ht_500wt_1361

 

Is autodimming not standard?

How would you know if its autodimming or not and what was the part number?

Cheers

anything like this derboy:-
audi a3/a4/a6 auto dim rear view mirror 06/07/08/09/10 | eBay

That is exactly the one that I bought from the same seller! Ordered it Sunday. Arrived today.

As for knowing its auto dimming, if it is it has a couple of lights on the front and no "flip lever" at the bottom. See below:

How to test the VW or Audi auto dimming mirror and demonstration - YouTube

 

I did it too 3 years ago on my previous A5. One of my favorite mods. :thumbsup:

 

Well this is awesome. All I need is the mirror? All the plug are there?

 

Correct. If you have rain sensing and auto lights.

 

I'd appreciate any further info on this one as well, cheers.

 

I dont do alot of driving at night so although a useful mod to those who do I probably will be sensible (this time...) and give this one a miss.

good write up Derboy.:thumbsup:

 

Worth doing even of you don't (I don't either) cracking on Sunny days.

 

What are the chances that this mirror includes the digital compass, and that its equally simple to install? :yikes:

Love the look of these radar detector mods, hiding the display in the rear view mirror. So cool.

 

The one I bought doesn't bu retrofitting that one is just as easy as the compass is totally self contained.

I'll do a write up soon, Mick.

 

Great to hear that this part can be so easily retro-fitted, as it's one of the features I really miss on the A5 after having it in so many previous cars.

 

I've just phoned my local Audi dealer who quoted my £77.37 + VAT for the mirror which seems pretty cheap.

Also when I gave him the reg no. of the car he was adamant that it already had the anti-dazzle mirror from the factory which it definitely does not so it would maybe appear the original was broken at some point.

 

Every car has an anti dazzle mirror. The difference is "automatic" anti-dazzle which is what Ive fitted. an anti dazzle mirror is just one with the flip lever on the bottom.

Cost of the auto one from the dealer is over 200 quid I believe.

Be careful of what you are buying.

 

Sorry I missed the "automatic" out of my reply. I questioned the parts guy a few times and he assured me that it was definitely the auto-dim mirror with the button on the bottom instead of the flip switch. I'm going to head along to the dealer at some point to check the schematic before I order.

I have to admit it does seem to cheap. Phoned another dealer and they told me there was 10 different options for the A5 auto-dim mirror ranging from £200 to £410!

 

Part number for a Coupe is 8T0 857 511 AB 4PK. £180.90
Description "interior mirror, automatic, anti-dazzle, soul (black)"

There is 8T9 857 511 AA 4PK at £77 ex VAT (£92.84 inc VAT)
Description "interior mirror, anti-dazzle, soul (black)"

The latter is probably what you've been quoted for. There are a number of automatic variants for the A5 Coupe though they are all £180+

A few more:
8T0 857 511 AB 4PK (model PR-4L6+6NJ+8N1,8N6) £180.90 inc VAT
8T0 857 511 AB 4PK (model PR-4L6+6NQ+8N1,8N6) £180.90 inc VAT
8T0 857 511 AD 4PK (model PR-4L6+6NJ+8N7) £398.95 inc VAT
8T0 857 511 AD 4PK (model PR-4L6+6NQ+8N7) £398.95 inc VAT

I would hazard a guess that the last two are the ones with a build in compass

EDIT: All of these are black btw, there are also crystal silver and pashmina beige variants of all of the above.

 

iwBen, do you have the 3-zone climate control with humidity sensor on the mirror ? which p/n have you ordered for your car ?

 

Evil, you had the 8 pin connector correct?

 

My existing connector only has three wires going to it. The new one has eight pins, but both fit together and the mirror works.

 

Can you help as a new member

I have an Audi A5 Cab 2011
I would like to fit the dimming mirror, I have auto lights and rain sensors

I have just got a dimming mirror it has a 6 pin connetor

How do I fit it?

Thema555

 

Unclip the plastic part running between the bit attached to the windscreen and your headlining.

Then twist the bit at the windscreen ant-clockwise and it will unclip. Detach the existing connector. Install the new one in reverse.

 

Thanks for that,
I have done that but the conecter will not fit, it is different
the mirror I have is from a 2011 A6

 

Send the mirror back and order an A4/A5 one!

 

Just to give an update
I went to Audi today to take a look at the mirror, they were baffled as to why the mirror would not fit !!
they say it is fittid with a wire harness now I am baffled
But they did say i had the right mirror, Help

 

More info,

They now say the wire conection is in the light cluster just need to find it, how do I take off the panel to have a look? anyone know how?

 

Open the storage compartment in the overhead light cluster and you'll find a single torx head bolt. Once you unscrew it the whole thing just pops off.

 

Just retrofitted this auto dimming rear view mirror - got it off ebay for £25. Quick and easy - works a treat

 

£25??? Now that is a bargain!

 

The one I bought was suppose to work for my car. The plugs are different. Mine is black and the one I got was gray. I have three wires that all go to the thermostat sensor so not sure how this will get power to the mirror. Evil, any chance of you taking a pic of your plug and mirror disconnected?

 

Same situation



I wonder how did you solve your problem? I am in the same situation .

 

Sorry it's a pain in the arse to get it on and off. Post pics of yours with the connector.

 

Hope you wouldn't have to do any real mechanical work if you find this difficult. The part I'm not understanding is that I have a plug with 3 wires and they all go to the thermostat. So how is the power going to get to the mirror? I was sent the wrong mirror once and don't want to order another til I'm sure will work.

 

F**ksake. Gimme a minute.

 

lol

 

Simple twist off, then reposition the locking spring and twist back on, very simple!

 

I'll do it tomorrow. It's 11:30pm and freezing outside.

This may help you in the meantime. This is the one I bought: audi a3/a4/a6 auto dim rear view mirror 06/07/08/09/10 | eBay

Notice the grey plug.

 

And with a little surgery and experimentation, we have success.

 

Yes I am in the same boat
I have the mirror with six wires coming out with gray plug, but with nothing to plug into, the only wires our three with black plug going to the thermostat to the windscreen, so can I make a connection to live and earth to the mirror from the light cluster in the roof, would that work? :wall:

Thema 555

 

No. Take power from thermostat. The two wires next to each other are power amd ground