| Author | Message | ||
     Steven Ratajczyk (Stevenr) New Member Username: Stevenr Post Number: 7 Registered: 05-2003 |
My mirror slipped down in my 99 d1 about a half an inch and is now very wobbly. I can't seem to find any sort of screw or place to adjust and tighten. This has become very #%$&*ing irritating. Any help is very much appreciated. | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 266 Registered: 10-2002 |
just jam the thing back up towards the headliner it should slide up another inch or two and get snug | ||
| Chris Marcel (Gumarcel) Senior Member Username: Gumarcel Post Number: 529 Registered: 11-2002 |
When it gets hot in indy, my mirror will droop down, i just put it back up. But then again I have the shitty mirror that the 94 and 95s had. | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 134 Registered: 01-2003 |
Hey, just don't get any mirror adhesive on your dash if you decide to reattach it. It eats through the dash like nobody's business! | ||
| Jim H. (Victor_mature) Member Username: Victor_mature Post Number: 79 Registered: 02-2003 |
I'm not sure about the 99's but my 94 uses an adhesive pad ($8 at the dealer). It's a peel-and-stick thing. I tried the 'super mirror adhesives' they sell at Checker but it didn't work. Buy the pad, yank your mirror off, clean the surfaces, apply pad to mirror, apply mirror to glass, hold for 30 seconds (or a minute). Very easy. -Jim | ||
| Steven Ratajczyk (Stevenr) New Member Username: Stevenr Post Number: 8 Registered: 05-2003 |
Thanks Everyone. I actually just jammed it straight up and it locked itself back in place (for now at least). I have the mirror with all the electronics in it (auto dim, map lights, etc.) so I'm not sure about the adhesive. Thanks Again Steven | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 140 Registered: 01-2003 |
Great! ...Now you just have to worry about the electrochromatic goo exploding all over your dash.  | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 209 Registered: 12-2002 |
Got a question about the auto-dim mirrors that you mention. Mine got a leak in the sealed area where the electrochromatic goo is at and got all cloudy and funky. I want to replace it but can't figure out how to get the thing off. Do you slide it down until it comes off? It seems on there pretty good and I don't want to break anything. Suggestions?? | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 144 Registered: 01-2003 |
I just bought a big long mirror that clips on the front of the broken mirror. Now I have a nice big mirror that shows me all around, and I don't have to deal with the cloudy factory mirror. | ||
| Jason McCombs (Jasonmc) New Member Username: Jasonmc Post Number: 27 Registered: 06-2003 |
my mirror on my 96 has the fluid about 2/3 full in front of the mirror so i get this line of tinted and standard mirror. does that mean it's toast? | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 103 Registered: 12-2002 |
Mines all cloudy and funky too. And the auto dim feature doesn't work. Anybody know where to get a replacement, other than the dealer? | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 211 Registered: 12-2002 |
I know where to find a replacement: http://www.mitocorp.com/nvsmirro.htm These guys actually manufacture the mirrors that LR sells. The exact product that is in all US vehicles (ford, Chevy). Only $99 rather than $280. Only problem is that LR manufactured a custom mounting base that can only be bought through LR. The wiring is differet also but could probably be easily re-rigged (this will void the warranty on the mirror however but it will save a lot of time). | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 268 Registered: 10-2002 |
Actually corey is 100% wrong donelly is who maked the Land Rover mirrors ( as well as most amaerican cars) If you call donelly directly, they will prbably replace your mirror for free, and take the old one back. I went through this last year, and thought it took a few phone calls to keep on them, eventually a brand new mirror was sent to me, the same mounting, same wireing as what came in my 97 and same mirror. I try to avoid every situation to "re-rigg" something with: A. electrics B. was made by Landrover Of course, if you want to just replace it with a mirror that doesnt self dim, find a used on eoff a RRC for 10 bucks from the bone yard ( or do allyssas trick) Josh | ||
| Sean Heisler (Redrover) New Member Username: Redrover Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2003 |
I actually just received my free miror from Magna Donnelly. No charge- all you do is send the old one back. I was surprised at how quickly they got back to me-1 day and had the mirror in 3 days!! Just email the below link and explain the issue: http://www.donnelly.com/contactus.asp | ||
| Matt (Doc175) Member Username: Doc175 Post Number: 135 Registered: 11-2002 |
I have a 96 that auto-dims. I would like to replace it with one that has at least a compass and the temp if possible. Any suggestions? | ||
| Milan (Milan) Member Username: Milan Post Number: 220 Registered: 10-2002 |
Mine does not self dim anymore. I'll replace it with one of those manual flip-up dimming mirrors. | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 270 Registered: 10-2002 |
See donnely is a good company. They are doing what is the rite thing to do is. Donnely might replace your autodim with the one with the compas, but the wires are all different, and you need to run wires for the compass etc. I looked ito it, just seemed like, again, not worth "re-rigging" something that wasnt meant to be. Joshua | ||
| Bill Howell (Billh13) Member Username: Billh13 Post Number: 104 Registered: 03-2003 |
Does anyone make one that will let me see past the spare tire and through the rear door? I could care less if it auto dims, got freking lights, or tells me what way is north. I just want x-ray powers, so I can see that stump I always seem to back over. | ||
| Matthew Gibson (Mattgibson) New Member Username: Mattgibson Post Number: 19 Registered: 06-2003 |
I was just about to buy a brand new mirror for my 96 because it was all clouded up. I always thought someone had spilled something on it! I just e-mailed Donnely to make sure of the address of where to send my old mirror. I told them "repair"- so as not to push my luck until they get it. If they do replace my mirror, I'll send in a donation to Discoweb in appreciation of the money I have saved on this site. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 215 Registered: 12-2002 |
Joshua - how did you find that company?! I looked everywhere, well aparently not EVERYwhere. My mistake about the LR mirrors but I am sure that Mito Corp sells their mirrors to Ford. Betcha the 2004 Discos have Mito mirrors. Then I can say I'm 100% right! | ||
| noel Bond (93dico) New Member Username: 93dico Post Number: 9 Registered: 06-2003 |
glad my mirror.s not so bloody fancy | ||
| Greg Tearne (Gooddoggomez) Member Username: Gooddoggomez Post Number: 42 Registered: 02-2003 |
unreal, noel, another aussie in the ranks!!!! | ||
| Roland Kutasi (Disco1) Member Username: Disco1 Post Number: 249 Registered: 10-2002 |
Matt: Dakota digital sell a mirror with temp and compass built in. | ||
| Roland Kutasi (Disco1) Member Username: Disco1 Post Number: 250 Registered: 10-2002 |
Noel: Welcome fellow Aussie! | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 272 Registered: 10-2002 |
Corey well the 2004 wont be real LR anyway, so maybe i still will be 100% rite on! actually, I think it was a combo between trying to get the ••••••• to replace it, and them telliing me it was donneley who makes it, and Kyle. He helped me out last year with it too, with giving me the website. from there, it was just my natural bitching mode, that got me the new mirror. and it just fit, with no mods, problems, rewireing or even cursing. josh | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 162 Registered: 02-2002 |
I emailed them this morning too. We'll see what happens. Ken | ||
| Rick D (Fatmcnasty) New Member Username: Fatmcnasty Post Number: 26 Registered: 04-2003 |
Well I have the old fashion style of mirror. My problem is it has a case of the droops on hot days. Is there any way to tighten up the ball swivel on the back?? | ||
| Jeff Conrad (Jwconrad) Member Username: Jwconrad Post Number: 63 Registered: 02-2002 |
Has anyone received a response from Donnely on this yet? I emailed them three days ago and have not gotten anything. | ||
| Matthew Gibson (Mattgibson) New Member Username: Mattgibson Post Number: 30 Registered: 06-2003 |
no, I haven't either. I will e-mail them one more time. After that, I'll them a call. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 164 Registered: 02-2002 |
nothing yet | ||
| Matthew Gibson (Mattgibson) New Member Username: Mattgibson Post Number: 32 Registered: 06-2003 |
I just e-mailed Magna D. one more time. I'd hate to have to get "Roy D. Mercer" to give them a call for me. (For those of you in the greater Tulsa OK, area- you know what I mean.) "I might have to come up there and whoop sombody!" | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 165 Registered: 02-2002 |
Just received an email from them and they are sending me a new mirror. Standing behind their product! Ken | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 105 Registered: 12-2002 |
I too received an email from them and am receiving a new mirror. What great customer service. Thanks for the link Sean. Jeff | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 106 Registered: 12-2002 |
Now that replacements are coming, how do we get the old one off? Jeff | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 282 Registered: 10-2002 |
jeff, and for all of you getting new ones to get your old one off, you need to slide the mirror down towards the dash. It takes some good force, but it will come off. first though, I would remove the little cubby spaces above the sun visors. the whole thing is one unit, and you need to remmove it so you can get at the wire harness/plug once to remove the cubbys/visors you can follow the wire back and try to reach the plug, which is under the hedliner. plug in new mirror, re-mount cubby/visor assembly and them slide mirror back on, sliding up from dash to ceiling Josh | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 166 Registered: 02-2002 |
Thanks Josh! You beat me to the next question. Thanks for the info. Sean! | ||
| Sean Heisler (Redrover) New Member Username: Redrover Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2003 |
Glad to offer a little help! But I was curious how Magna makes any money if they are always replacing??!! | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 168 Registered: 02-2002 |
well, i am not sure how many car manufacturers they supply to, but this kind of service to the end user sure makes them look good and will help them keep strong relationships with them. if they were a vendor of mine and i saw the service they were giving to one of my end users i would certainly think twice about going elsewhere if approached with a better deal from another vendor. pricing isn't everything, it's a lot, but not everything. after all, they are making me look good too. ken | ||
| Jeff Conrad (Jwconrad) Member Username: Jwconrad Post Number: 64 Registered: 02-2002 |
I agree with Ken. I received an email today, mirror is on it's way. There was an obvious flaw in the design of this mirror, the design has been changed since and from what I understand it does not use liquid any more. Donnely is doing the right thing here and standing behind their product. After I receive it I'm going to make sure that I let LRNA know about the experience. Jeff | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 166 Registered: 01-2003 |
What did you all put in your e-mails to them? | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 169 Registered: 02-2002 |
i told them about it not working and how the fluid was collecting at the bottom of the mirror. i then asked them what i needed to do to have it repaired. they responded with an email stating that they were sending one out today ups for me. great service! | ||
| Matthew Gibson (Mattgibson) New Member Username: Mattgibson Post Number: 35 Registered: 06-2003 |
I just got a e-mail back myself from Lisa at Donelly customer service asking for all my info on my mirror on what vehicle. I just e-mailed her back. I hope I get the same treatment that all you other guys got. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 226 Registered: 12-2002 |
I sent these guys an email last Wednesday and haven't got a response yet. How long did it take for a response for you all? I hope they aren't thinking that this flood of emails all of a sudden is some sort of scam and they are going to jack me! | ||
| Sean Heisler (Redrover) New Member Username: Redrover Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2003 |
Corey, I was actually thinking that as well because Lisa was who I dealt w/ as well. To answer your question...she got back to me within a day. As stated above, they do know that there is a fault in the maufacture of the liquid mirrors so hopefully they will continue helping everyone...but they do ask for the mirror back as a scam check! | ||
| James Nyazai (Nyazai) New Member Username: Nyazai Post Number: 8 Registered: 06-2003 |
I too got an answer from Lisa at Donnelly this morning, just minutes ago... I e-mailed them on Friday night. Here is the content of her e-mail, so others will know what to expect: "I apologize for the difficulty you are experiencing with your mirror. Please provide the following information and I will be happy to send you a replacement. 1. Model year and mileage of the vehicle 2. shipping address" WOW! What great customer service! I will write them a glowing letter. The dealer quoted me almost $300 to replace it! Thanks Joshua for posting this solution to an anoying little problem, and thanks for the installation instructions as well. | ||
| Burke Bell (Ncdiscod90) New Member Username: Ncdiscod90 Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2003 |
Although it seems that the original slipping mirror problem is solved, I wanted to add that good old fasioned Super Glue is what finally worked for me... | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 168 Registered: 01-2003 |
MAN! That was fast! I e-mailed them last night and got an e-mail back this morning saying my mirror was on its way. Amazing! | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 296 Registered: 10-2002 |
your welcome everyone! donnely kicks ass...great customer care...like every company should be | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Member Username: Charles Post Number: 238 Registered: 08-2002 |
I hope I am not at the tail end of a good thing. | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Member Username: Charles Post Number: 239 Registered: 08-2002 |
Joshua If you are ever in San Antonio and I get a new mirror, you have a meal and drinks on me. Thanks a hell of alot. Charles | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 174 Registered: 02-2002 |
drinks for sean and josh in charlotte anytime | ||
| Sean Heisler (Redrover) New Member Username: Redrover Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2003 |
Ken, I will be in Charlotte next week on business! I know a nice place off of Tyvola! -SEAN | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 175 Registered: 02-2002 |
Great! When are you coming in? I think you are talking about Jocks and Jills aren't you?! Ken | ||
| Sean Heisler (Redrover) New Member Username: Redrover Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2003 |
Will be there Tues-Thurs. But the place I was talking about is right off of 77 behind the Jag dealer (if my memory serves me correctly). | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 176 Registered: 02-2002 |
oh yeah, i know the place. sorry, can't join you there but it would be nice. | ||
| Sean Heisler (Redrover) New Member Username: Redrover Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2003 |
Well, I will be in town for the 3 days and only have to entertain customers for 1 of those...so if you feel like J&J's, I am up for it... or any other cool hangout for that matter. -SEAN | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 177 Registered: 02-2002 |
sounds good sean. let me know if you want to meet up for lunch one of those days. ken | ||
| Jason McCombs (Jasonmc) New Member Username: Jasonmc Post Number: 40 Registered: 06-2003 |
hey guys i emaled thode mirror folks on sunday, they got back to me on tuesday and i got an email today telling me that my new mirror is on the way!!! cool. | ||
| ken knebusch (Charlotterover) Member Username: Charlotterover Post Number: 180 Registered: 02-2002 |
Just wanted to let everyone know I received my mirror this morning! Ken | ||
| Scott Tschantz (Scott) New Member Username: Scott Post Number: 28 Registered: 02-2002 |
I just wanted to thank the forum. I received a new mirror this morning. It took about 15 min to change. Magna Donley is a awesome company can you say customer service They did ask if I would send them back my failed mirror for R&D | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1695 Registered: 02-2002 |
I just weighed in on this late and wish I had sooner. I work for a competitor of Donnelly, er, Magna Donnelly at a mirror factory. I doubt we would do the same for an end user. In fact, I have been trying to get info on seating for another fellow and have hit brick wall after brick wall and I work for the freaking company. Also, someone made reference to Roy Mercer... A gentleman named Adam Mercer used to be an R&D engineer here, he now works for Magna! As much as I hate to say it, I'm glad you guys got such good response from a competitor. Peace, Paul | ||
| Alyssa Brown (Alyssa) Member Username: Alyssa Post Number: 172 Registered: 01-2003 |
I got mine this morning. Amazing service. | ||
| Steve Andrews (Sillybus) Member Username: Sillybus Post Number: 236 Registered: 08-2002 |
I've jumped on the bandwagon too. I've not replaced my mirror because, well, it didn't seem worth the money. We shall see if they keep sending them out. I think that everyone is onto something here about solutions received at D-web. Maybe some sort of commitment that every time a problem is solved, I will donate $1 (I've lots of problems LOL). | ||
| Matthew Gibson (Mattgibson) New Member Username: Mattgibson Post Number: 36 Registered: 06-2003 |
This has got to be the most positve post on the technical board! I'm glad to see all the "positive waves" for a change. I just got my mirror too! Disco web and all the fellow posters have saved me big bucks. I really like to see a positive post. A novice non-Rover owner might get the impression that all these vehicles are trouble. Not the case at all. Just want to say, THANK YOU!!! I guess now I'll have to brake down and buy a t-shirt and other stuff to support the site. | ||
| Jeff Conrad (Jwconrad) Member Username: Jwconrad Post Number: 65 Registered: 02-2002 |
Got mine today. Thanks Donnely! Thanks DiscoWeb! I will be taking the time to write a nice letter to Donnely and send a copy to LRNA. | ||
| Matthew Gibson (Mattgibson) New Member Username: Mattgibson Post Number: 37 Registered: 06-2003 |
Great Idea. We need to let the companies know when they do hit a home run in customer service. It isnt often that "customer service" and "Rover" are found in the same sentence. What is the corporate office address of LRNA? | ||
| Michelle (Mtdrews) New Member Username: Mtdrews Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2003 |
WOW! You gotta love this sight!!! I've been on the net price checking rear view mirrors. The cheapest one I could find was 250.00 so I put that on the back burner for now until I read all these positive comments about Donnely. My 97 Disco also has a mirror that the liquid is half way down the mirror. I will also email and see about getting mine replaced also. I will be glad to send the old one to them so they know I'm not scamming them. Heck, obviously we all have a vehicle we enjoy and want to take care of. I am pumped!! If they know they have a defective mirror then I shouldnt have a problem. Good luck to all of you. I love this sight and want to support it. Have a good weekend. | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Member Username: Charles Post Number: 244 Registered: 08-2002 |
Just got my mirror yesterday. Fantastic service. I feel bad for those that paid $250 - $300 for replacement. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 229 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hey Josh - sorry for doubting you! Got a reply from Lisa at Donnely and sent her the info as requested and my replacement is on its way! Man, if only Lucas would do that!! (wishfull thinking ) | ||
| Brian Goodner (Bluewater) Member Username: Bluewater Post Number: 152 Registered: 03-2003 |
damn 300 bucks for a mirror that is insane | ||
| Jason McCombs (Jasonmc) Member Username: Jasonmc Post Number: 41 Registered: 06-2003 |
I got my new mirror in the mail yesterday. Lisa Mckellips at Magna Donnelly rocks! getting goodies in the mail for free makes me feel like its X-Mas. | ||
| Corey (Discobro) Member Username: Discobro Post Number: 232 Registered: 12-2002 |
OK people at least buy the stickers for $10 and support Dweb. Show other Rover owners where to go for solutions to their Rover-woes! The freakin $300 savings is for this post only so it's the least we can do... and your rig will look cooler too. | ||
| Michelle (Mtdrews) New Member Username: Mtdrews Post Number: 12 Registered: 04-2003 |
Emailed Magna Donnally late Friday night. Recieved reply Monday morning. My replacement rear view mirror will be sent me in approx. 3 wks. Magna said due to all the emails from Discoweb users they had to order more. The order is coming from Ireland. They are true to thier word. Thanks for the tip Rover owners! You saved me 300.00 I will be buying stickers of he sight and a T-shirt off the site to support it. I hope everyone does something to support the Discoweb site. It is really a life saver and money saver for all of us Disco owners. :-) | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 109 Registered: 12-2002 |
Got my mirror Monday morning. Amazing. Sean, how did you ever find out about this "warranty" replacement? I can now justify to my wife why I spend so much time on the "gray screen" as she calls it ... thanks again for alerting us, jeff | ||
| Joshua (Joshua) Senior Member Username: Joshua Post Number: 304 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jeff Actually I found about the exchange a few years ago, when my mirror pissed the auto dimming oil all over my dash. i went to the dealer and they did nothing....so I followed up with a few people on this board and found out who made them. then I spent countless hours calling them, phone messages, fmore following up etc... eventually, I found someone who handlede the rovers, and got a new one. I then of course came back here and let everyone know what the good word was for those with busted mirrors. glad its helped everyone. Joshua | ||
| Jason McCombs (Jasonmc) Member Username: Jasonmc Post Number: 56 Registered: 06-2003 |
my mirror is installed and im sitting pretty with my autotint. intalling it was pretty easy. the only thing remotely tricky was removing the square electrical circuit box that runs the sunroofs. you have to remove it to get to teh plug socket for the mirror. it was actually only 2 small phillips screws that held it in, except the left side screw was located behind the head liner. So in order to get the screw out i had to crumple up the headliner a bit to get at the screw. it is not visible once the plastic console is replaced though. just thought I'd through my exeperience in FWIW. i am also gonna go buy myself some Dweb stickers to help support the site. Thanks Dweb. |
