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jon_a5



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Auto Dimming Side Mirrors on both sides
Noticed on the configuration that you only get an auto dimming mirror on the drivers side. It really irks me when manufacturers do this, Mini have done it for some time and makes pulling back into lanes after an overtake more challenging.

Wonder if anyone has swapped a LHD mirror to get auto dimming on both sides?
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J77



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That will bug me, I have auto dimming mirrors (both sides) on the velar and works a treat. To me you either fit it to both mirrors or don’t fit it at all. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #891226 13th Mar 2021 9:34pm
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jon_a5



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Exactly, it’s one of those cost saving measures that shouldn’t be a thing on premium cars!

Hopefully it’s just a swap out job, as I understand it the mirror just needs power to operate no other signals so hopefully the loom is the same for both sides and it will just work...
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Digger2000



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What model do you have? I’m pretty sure my first edition 90 has both sides but I can’t check right now because it’s in the dealership for repairs Laughing
Post #891298 14th Mar 2021 10:19am
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jon_a5



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Not got one yet! Have an order in on a V8 and noticed it seems all models show it as drivers side only now.

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Post #891301 14th Mar 2021 10:23am
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Digger2000



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I will check if I ever get my defender back. It’s been in for over a week now!
Post #891310 14th Mar 2021 10:54am
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jon_a5



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Great thanks that would be a good help!
Post #891311 14th Mar 2021 10:56am
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Tim in Scotland



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I have a 2020 First Edition 110 and both sides auto dip, but both wing mirrors do strange things in bright sunlight like they go black except for a tiny border that isn’t tinted. Also at dusk they get a green tint on them even with no car following..... Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
Post #891342 14th Mar 2021 1:34pm
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jon_a5



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Thanks Tim, sounds like it was a cost saving mesure then just to add on one side, hopefully can just pop a LHD one in and good to go!

Strange I have never had those issues with them on my RRS, only time I ever notice anything is when reversing onto the drive sometimes the drivers side dims.
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Tim in Scotland



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I don’t know if LHD markets also get the reverse dipping feature on their offside mirrors, you would want to tie that in if you replaced the UK near side mirror.
I never had the strange tinting in my RRS with optional auto dipping or on my Mini Countryman that also had them. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
Post #891355 14th Mar 2021 2:31pm
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jon_a5



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I would hope that it would just be a case of replacing the glass and the passenger side leaving the reverse dipping feature as is? Certinly one for more ressearch!

OT - but now you mention the mini I have just realsied who you are from from the RRSport forums, pleased to see you back in a land rover!
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TomekW



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Hi, any news on that topic?
my car is LHD so I need right hand side mirror glass 2021 Defender 90 D250
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Post #903479 16th May 2021 10:52pm
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Tim in Scotland



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You might be able to get your dealers to get a “replacement” mirror for a now out of production 1st Edition............. hoping that they don’t want a VIN to order it Whistle Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!


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Post #903492 17th May 2021 7:59am
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jon_a5



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It’s the wireing I am wondering about, suspect it just needs power and can’t see them making a LHD and RHD loom for the mirrors but stranger things have happened!

I see some MY22s have started arriving so hopefully someone keen can pop off the mirror and take a look!
Post #903493 17th May 2021 8:03am
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