Z4M Rear View Mirror

earlgrey69 · 07-13-2022, 09:03 AM

Was just curious if anyone has proactively changed out their rear view mirror to avoid the potential of the dreaded fluid leak. Not sure why but I am just now learning about this and wondering if this is something that I should do. My mirror currently doesn't show any signs of fluid failure.

Thanks for the input.

wdb · 07-13-2022, 09:47 AM

I believe they give plenty of warning before they start to leak. There is at least one place that repairs them. Much cheaper than a new one.

elerner61 · 07-15-2022, 01:17 PM

Didn't know there was someone who repaired them. Does anyone have that contact info?

3798j · 07-15-2022, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by elerner61

Didn't know there was someone who repaired them. Does anyone have that contact info?

https://www.radar-mirror.com/mirror_repair/

WickedNy · 10-08-2022, 10:15 AM

Didn't know rear views even leaked

Z4Kevo · 04-12-2023, 10:22 AM

i believe the mirrors that leak use the liquid vs the gel. i rarely drive mine so i was not made aware until it failed one day when the heat in the cabin got high enough to trigger. luckily i had a window visor in place and nothing got on my interior.

radar fixed mine and it has been flawless since.

belcom · 04-17-2023, 09:17 AM

Long time ago I've owned an 01 Acura CL-S. Same thing happened with the mirror. Acura community at the time found that if you contact the manufacturer of the mirror directly they will replace it free of charge. So I filled out a warranty claim with them and sent the old one back. Got a new replacement. Although at the time my car was much newer than our Zs now.

But I do wonder if something like this is still possible to do. If I remember correctly that mirror "recall" was basically due to the liquid in the mirror being hazardous/toxic.

Just found this link
https://www.mirrorjohn.com/How_They_Work.php

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earlgrey69 Private 14 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	Z4M Rear View Mirror Was just curious if anyone has proactively changed out their rear view mirror to avoid the potential of the dreaded fluid leak. Not sure why but I am just now learning about this and wondering if this is something that I should do. My mirror currently doesn't show any signs of fluid failure. Thanks for the input.
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wdb dances with roads 4732 Rep 4,096 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I believe they give plenty of warning before they start to leak. There is at least one place that repairs them. Much cheaper than a new one.
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elerner61 Major 157 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	Didn't know there was someone who repaired them. Does anyone have that contact info?
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WickedNy Get Some 225 Rep 759 Posts Drives: 07 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1) Garage List 07 z4 3.0si [0.00]	Didn't know rear views even leaked
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Z4Kevo Private First Class 85 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Republic of Texas iTrader: (0)	i believe the mirrors that leak use the liquid vs the gel. i rarely drive mine so i was not made aware until it failed one day when the heat in the cabin got high enough to trigger. luckily i had a window visor in place and nothing got on my interior. radar fixed mine and it has been flawless since. __________________ 2007 BMW Z4M Coupe \| Sapphire Black \| 19" ZCP Wheels \| Michelin PSS - 245/285 \| Carbon Leather Black Corners \| UUC Short Shifter \| ///M Racing Pedals \| OE Strut Brace \| LED Accents \| PEMP Android
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belcom Lieutenant 179 Rep 429 Posts Drives: '18 540i, '06 Z4si, '07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Long time ago I've owned an 01 Acura CL-S. Same thing happened with the mirror. Acura community at the time found that if you contact the manufacturer of the mirror directly they will replace it free of charge. So I filled out a warranty claim with them and sent the old one back. Got a new replacement. Although at the time my car was much newer than our Zs now. But I do wonder if something like this is still possible to do. If I remember correctly that mirror "recall" was basically due to the liquid in the mirror being hazardous/toxic. Just found this link https://www.mirrorjohn.com/How_They_Work.php Last edited by belcom; 04-17-2023 at 09:22 AM..
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