Advertise on DISCO3.CO.UK
Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors
  Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In  
DISCO3.CO.UK > Maintenance & Mods (D3)

rearview mirror autodim - headrest obstruction FIX!!!!
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
sacimiddx
 


Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2143

United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Baltic BlueDiscovery 4
rearview mirror autodim - headrest obstruction FIX!!!!

I think I have sorted a work round for the rear view mirror/autodim/centre headrest problem

I was finding problems when the centre rear headrests was blocking headlights (from cars behind) activating the light sensors in the rearview mirror, causing it to not autodim

I brought up the issue with local dealer who said there was no fix and certainly not under warranty

It seems that recent models have the light sensors at the top of the mirror

So I had the idea to see if the mirror could be turned thru 180 (i.e. upside down)

Have now carried out the mod and …Hey Presto ! no more problems

In order to turn the mirror upside down ;-

1. the outer plastic cover has to be unclipped

2. turn the arm (attached to windscreen) and mirror thru 45 degrees anti clockwise – the mirror should now hang by its wire – be careful to support and not stress the wires

3. unclip wires for rain sensor and lightsensors – they have small integral clips to release do not just yank them

4. now turn the mirror thru 180 on its ball joint with the arm that connects it to the windscreen

5. reverse procedure

Jobs a good’n Illegitimi Non Carborundum 

Last edited by sacimiddx on 29th Mar 2007 11:46 am. Edited 1 time in total 
Post #14392129th Mar 2007 10:08 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
DG
Site Moderator 


Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934

Wales 

Hmmm.. nice fix Wink ... but howcome others aren't suffering with the same autodimming issue ? Has the unit been tested ? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021  
Post #14392529th Mar 2007 10:11 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
scolliss
 


Member Since: 05 Mar 2007
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Posts: 260

Switzerland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

Privacy glass? I have come to the conclusion mine does not really "dim" because my privacy glass acts like a pair of shades anyway and so car headlights never seem to be an issue.

Just a thought. Dunno what others have experienced, please share... Life is what you make it.  
Post #14394329th Mar 2007 11:10 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
bkehoe
 


Member Since: 25 Feb 2006
Location: Wexford
Posts: 1481

Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

The other thing that you can do is lower the headrest more than is normally possible. It doesn't completely fix the problem, though it does improve it significantly. IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
SA - 07 VW Golf TDI - White - Sold!  
Post #14395329th Mar 2007 11:28 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
DiscoDad
 


Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Beautiful Teesdale
Posts: 3003

United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

I have privacy glass and my mirror dims perfectly well.

I just wish the wing mirrors would dip too when Mr. 'look at all my lights' looms up behind. Rolling Eyes Back in the game!  
Post #14396329th Mar 2007 11:38 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
sacimiddx
 


Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2143

United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Baltic BlueDiscovery 4

autodimming works fine with headrests removed - therefore unit not faulty

agree about altering headrest but this completely fixes problem

there have been some posts/threads about the problem - maybe it doesn't bother people -maybe they don't know improvement is possible and anyway why did LR change the mirrors on later models ? Illegitimi Non Carborundum  
Post #14397029th Mar 2007 11:45 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
scolliss
 


Member Since: 05 Mar 2007
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Posts: 260

Switzerland 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

DiscoDad wrote:
I have privacy glass and my mirror dims perfectly well.


Good to hear, perhaps mine is working perfectly correctly and it is so efficient I dont notice it, or I am just being dim myself Whistle Life is what you make it.  
Post #14399229th Mar 2007 12:21 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Display posts from the last:  
Post Reply Back to top
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
< Previous Topic | Next Topic >


Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



DISCO3.CO.UK Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DISCO3.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums
DISCO3.CO.UK is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
Switch to Mobile Site