Photochromic mirror glass

[Red leader]

Hey guys first post. I've just bought a mk5 gti and it's got interior rear view and wing mirror dimming mirrors. The problem I've got is it's only on the drivers side. The passenger side just has normal glass. Any idea where I can get the replacement. Cheers.

[SI-R32]

It's only installed on the drivers side,  the passenger doesn't have it,  although if your up for the challenge you can retrofit it

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[Red leader]

Thanks for that info mate. So all gti's came with auto dimming interior and drivers side wing mirror. That's crazy, my 335d did all 3 which was way better. Could the euro spec drivers side mirror from a gti go straight in as if the complete unit was bought it would include the glass and electric components, am I right in thinking this or what.

[rich83]

Thanks for that info mate. So all gti's came with auto dimming interior and drivers side wing mirror.

No. It was an extra as part of a "pack" I believe

[AJP]

Thanks for that info mate. So all gti's came with auto dimming interior and drivers side wing mirror.

No. It was an extra as part of a "pack" I believe

Convenience Pack IIRC.

[OEM+ DUB]

My 05 GTI has both wing mirrors with auto dimming and folding from the factory.  The glass often gets changed for standard as it's extremely expensive to replace...

[SI-R32]

To be fair they did put it on both sides from 2004 to 2005 and dropped it to one side after,  it was included in luxury pack 2 which included folding,  puddle lighted and auto dipping in reverse (2007 ish onwards) mirrors.

Lux pack 1 was just folding no dimming.

Plus if you had reverse sensors from approximately 2007 the mirror dipping on passenger side was included in this.

All years are approx.

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[r5gtt]

Hey guys first post. I've just bought a mk5 gti and it's got interior rear view and wing mirror dimming mirrors. The problem I've got is it's only on the drivers side. The passenger side just has normal glass. Any idea where I can get the replacement. Cheers.

If you find a left hand drive gti/r32 with the same glass 

[Red leader]

Si R32. Yeah that's what I was thinking. It's an early 05 with sunroof,xenons,heated leather and the mirrors have puddle lights fitted. I'm going to whip the passenger side glass out and see what's behind there. I'm assuming that it'd have more than the usual 2 wires for heating element.

[em2evol]

Mine has both mirrors that dim too but I need the drivers side as it's gone yellow where the liquid has gone funny (doesn't dim any more) - I haven't been able to find anything for my side (dealers wanted £230!) but there is this one for nearside you might be interested in: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-left-AUTOMATIC-ANTI-DAZZLE-mirror-glass-1K0857521F-New-genuine-VW/111725232571?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D93b5722a14294d619fdfcfbaf25ae22b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131933883001

[OEM+ DUB]

Si R32. Yeah that's what I was thinking. It's an early 05 with sunroof,xenons,heated leather and the mirrors have puddle lights fitted. I'm going to whip the passenger side glass out and see what's behind there. I'm assuming that it'd have more than the usual 2 wires for heating element.

Yep, there will be the usual two heated element wires and an additional black connector for the photochromic glass power source.

[r5gtt]

That's an expensive piece of glass 

[Red leader]

That's an expensive piece of glass 

Tell me about it. Worth it at night though

[Rawhide]

Does anyone have a tip for removing the glass? My car is well specked but the mirrors don't de ice themselves.  From reading this thread they should?

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[rich83]

Does anyone have a tip for removing the glass? My car is well specked but the mirrors don't de ice themselves.  From reading this thread they should?

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Does your mirror switch have this wavy icon on it?