03 M45 Driver side mirror double vision (SOLVED: leaking fluid)

[MIG_45]

i recently added a new driver side mirror because the mirror was crack i don't know why it cracked. but after adding the mirror i noticed that im still getting double vision plus at night it doesn't block the glare of the headlights from cars but the passenger side mirror works good that im confused what did i do wrong?

[svard75]

I suspect you have the wrong mirror. Did you buy OEM or aftermarket? Also this seems like an issue with cars intended to have auto dimming mirrors. Not sure if ours do.

[MIG_45]

it was the correct OEM part.

[EdBwoy]

Yes, the 03 M45 should have the auto-dimming driver side mirror. What color is the mirror you have now? If it is not a slight brownish deal, then the magic auto-dimming fluid has leaked out and now you are looking at 2 pieces of glass = double vision. It can leak out of the edges even if the glass is not cracked.
...or if the fluid is still in there, did you connect the wires to that mirror?

[MIG_45]

It does have a brownish but recently I see condensation on top three mirror that worried alot now after hearing it and yes I did connected the wiring.

[EdBwoy]

Does the interior rear view mirror dim? If that's off the side mirror won't dim either.
But since you mentioned double vision and condensation, I still suspect a leak. If the mirror is standing upright, you shouldn't be able to see a brown-clear level in it, the entire mirror should be brownish

[MIG_45]

yes the rear view mirror does dim including the passenger side mirror

[MaxBolus]

My mirror leaked as well, and I did notice the double vision at night even before all of the fluid leaked out. If your replacement mirror is doing this, I suggest you get a replacement. Did you buy from the dealer?

My old post w/pics is at y34-losing-mirror-fluid-t565293.html

(And no, I have not replaced it yet.)

[MIG_45]

i got it off the ebay everything look good including the mirror but now im just thinking getting it from the dealer but just figuring hoe to replace that may be the issue now

[EdBwoy]

yes the rear view mirror does dim including the passenger side mirror

I didn't know the passenger side could dim with the other 2. It's got the blue tint and I thought that was it.

Anyway, seems you just landed a bad mirror. Try finding another from eBay with a decent return policy.

[MIG_45]

yeah your right but now im going to practice on removing the other side mirror from the previous side mirror and order it from the dealership and post it up

[EdBwoy]

Yeah, use a rag while popping the mirror off at the bottom to prevent you from pinching the mirror's lower lining. There is a seam somewhere along the bottom of these mirrors that could leak fluid if you're not careful.
Good luck mate.

[MIG_45]

Thanks i will