Interior/Rearview Mirror Replacement for 2008 LR2 (Please help)
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Rearview/Interior Mirror Replacement for 2008 LR2 (Please help!)
I am a new owner of a 2008 LR2 with a factory installed auto-dim mirror. The problem is, at night the mirror stays on DIM the whole time, making it TOO dark/difficult to see at night.
I contacted several dealerships/service personnel & asked them if the factory installed mirror is a WEDGE MOUNT or CAMLOCK MOUNT. No one knew. (??!) All I got was that it was "electromatic"; now that doesn't help me.
I just purchased this **** replacement mirror which is a WEDGE MOUNT, and hope it'll work: **** 36400 Wedge Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass & Temperature
I have attached a picture of my CURRENT mirror (& car). Can someone please tell me if my current mount looks like a wedge mount?? Many thanks in advance!
(Please click on my attached images, not the advertisement that may be shown directly below)
I contacted several dealerships/service personnel & asked them if the factory installed mirror is a WEDGE MOUNT or CAMLOCK MOUNT. No one knew. (??!) All I got was that it was "electromatic"; now that doesn't help me.
I just purchased this **** replacement mirror which is a WEDGE MOUNT, and hope it'll work: **** 36400 Wedge Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass & Temperature
I have attached a picture of my CURRENT mirror (& car). Can someone please tell me if my current mount looks like a wedge mount?? Many thanks in advance!
(Please click on my attached images, not the advertisement that may be shown directly below)
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Also, I have not noticed these being 'too dark' at night before. They work off a difference of light input to the front and the back sensors. If more light hits the sensor on the mirror glass(facing rear of vehicle), then hits the sensor on the plastic(facing windshield) then it dims.
The LR2 has a very poorly placed front sensor, and most parking passes will cause them to dim far too much during the day, as it will block the sensor from all light coming in the windshield, but at night when there isn't much ambient light from the front, this shouldn't cause much issue. You're not driving with the interior light on, are you?
I would try maybe moving whatever is attached to the glass right there first, and make sure nothing is hanging off the mount. You also need to be careful with aftermarket mirrors, as the rain/light sensor is mounted under the mirror cover, and some may not fit, most will not fit properly in the cover either, and will look unfinished.
You can test operation of the sensors, by shining a light at each one, and watching the mirrors response, again, light on the glass, and none on the front should dim it.
Also, I have not noticed these being 'too dark' at night before. They work off a difference of light input to the front and the back sensors. If more light hits the sensor on the mirror glass(facing rear of vehicle), then hits the sensor on the plastic(facing windshield) then it dims.
The LR2 has a very poorly placed front sensor, and most parking passes will cause them to dim far too much during the day, as it will block the sensor from all light coming in the windshield, but at night when there isn't much ambient light from the front, this shouldn't cause much issue. You're not driving with the interior light on, are you?
I would try maybe moving whatever is attached to the glass right there first, and make sure nothing is hanging off the mount. You also need to be careful with aftermarket mirrors, as the rain/light sensor is mounted under the mirror cover, and some may not fit, most will not fit properly in the cover either, and will look unfinished.
You can test operation of the sensors, by shining a light at each one, and watching the mirrors response, again, light on the glass, and none on the front should dim it.
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I had the same issue with my 2008 LR2. The combination of the dimming mirror with the tinted rear window makes it difficult to see at night. Of course, you don't notice this when you test drive the vehicle because you normally take a test drive during the daytime. Issues like this make me wonder if the people who design these vehicles have ever driven them?
At the suggestion of another LR2 owner, I purchased and installed a Broadway 270mm Flat Mirror. It simply clips over the existing OEM mirror and provides a clear rear view. It also looks better than the OEM mirror.
You can find it for under $20 on Amazon, eBay, and some online auto parts stores.
At the suggestion of another LR2 owner, I purchased and installed a Broadway 270mm Flat Mirror. It simply clips over the existing OEM mirror and provides a clear rear view. It also looks better than the OEM mirror.
You can find it for under $20 on Amazon, eBay, and some online auto parts stores.
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Also, I have not noticed these being 'too dark' at night before. They work off a difference of light input to the front and the back sensors. If more light hits the sensor on the mirror glass(facing rear of vehicle), then hits the sensor on the plastic(facing windshield) then it dims.
The LR2 has a very poorly placed front sensor, and most parking passes will cause them to dim far too much during the day, as it will block the sensor from all light coming in the windshield, but at night when there isn't much ambient light from the front, this shouldn't cause much issue. You're not driving with the interior light on, are you?
I would try maybe moving whatever is attached to the glass right there first, and make sure nothing is hanging off the mount. You also need to be careful with aftermarket mirrors, as the rain/light sensor is mounted under the mirror cover, and some may not fit, most will not fit properly in the cover either, and will look unfinished.
You can test operation of the sensors, by shining a light at each one, and watching the mirrors response, again, light on the glass, and none on the front should dim it.
Also, I have not noticed these being 'too dark' at night before. They work off a difference of light input to the front and the back sensors. If more light hits the sensor on the mirror glass(facing rear of vehicle), then hits the sensor on the plastic(facing windshield) then it dims.
The LR2 has a very poorly placed front sensor, and most parking passes will cause them to dim far too much during the day, as it will block the sensor from all light coming in the windshield, but at night when there isn't much ambient light from the front, this shouldn't cause much issue. You're not driving with the interior light on, are you?
I would try maybe moving whatever is attached to the glass right there first, and make sure nothing is hanging off the mount. You also need to be careful with aftermarket mirrors, as the rain/light sensor is mounted under the mirror cover, and some may not fit, most will not fit properly in the cover either, and will look unfinished.
You can test operation of the sensors, by shining a light at each one, and watching the mirrors response, again, light on the glass, and none on the front should dim it.
I really appreciate your reply. I'm sure your comments will help many people. I plan on sending back the mirror (& not take a chance), and purchase the clip-on mirror suggested below. Again, thank you!
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I had the same issue with my 2008 LR2. The combination of the dimming mirror with the tinted rear window makes it difficult to see at night. Of course, you don't notice this when you test drive the vehicle because you normally take a test drive during the daytime. Issues like this make me wonder if the people who design these vehicles have ever driven them?
At the suggestion of another LR2 owner, I purchased and installed a Broadway 270mm Flat Mirror. It simply clips over the existing OEM mirror and provides a clear rear view. It also looks better than the OEM mirror.
You can find it for under $20 on Amazon, eBay, and some online auto parts stores.
At the suggestion of another LR2 owner, I purchased and installed a Broadway 270mm Flat Mirror. It simply clips over the existing OEM mirror and provides a clear rear view. It also looks better than the OEM mirror.
You can find it for under $20 on Amazon, eBay, and some online auto parts stores.
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