Both of my sideview mirrors have what appears to be rust type stains on the glass that won't wipe away. I believe they are actually under the glass. Has anyone else experienced this?

I was quoted $225 to fix this by my dealership. I noticed that I can buy just the glass from one of the numerous Honda/Acura dealser online. How hard would it be to swap just the glass from the assembly and has anyone here done this?

 

every tl is like this...I dont know why HONDA ACURA hasnt recalled it since it is their problem...id love to know a good fix for it

 

funny you mention this...i didnt have it when i bought the car, and i just noticed it the other day believe it or not, and dont know how long its been there. ill take pics and post to see if its similar. its occuring on my passenger side mirror

 

I have it too on the passenger side. Seems to be getting worse.

 

Please post pictures to see if it's the same problem I have.


Thanks

 

I will post pics during the day tomorrow.

 

This is a common thing. Happened to my TL and the dealer replaced it for free. I was still under warranty.

 

i am under warranty as well -- was wondering if they would give me hard time for it.

I've actually had my drivers side replaced already, b/c it was tilting and panning smoothly, so they replaced it, no ?s asked...may have same luck.

 

pics as promised:

 

This is due to the heated mirror being left on apparently which causes the blue tint to burn

 

Several threads mentioned this problem.
And that is how it was resolved with most members. One was out of warranty and unable to get a goodwill replacement, so he ordered and replaced the glass, IIRC.

Try a search for that thread if you can't get the mirrors replaced by a dealer for free; IDR if the thread had part numbers, though.

 

which i do...

 

if anyone knows where to get the mirrors cheap and how to install them let me know!

 

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for '06 NBP TL (your car, right?):

76200-SEP-A02ZB for passenger side

76250-SEP-A02ZB for drivers side

$200 shipped for one mirror -- as for installation., im sure someone can scan in the pages from the service manual.

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/jsp/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&catcgry1=TL&catcgry2=2 006&catcgry3=4DR+BASE&catcgry4=KA5AT&catcgry5=MIRR OR%2B(-%2B06)&ListAll=All&vinsrch=no

 

its 25$ not 200. You dont need the whole thing, just the mirror it's self. And I am sure there is a HOW TO in the garage section. I was looking at this before and people are replacing them with the concave ones that show you your blind spots as well. Just search

 

^^^ ...duh, very good point -- thanks for clearing that up

 

Bought a drivers side mirror for $40 at a Canadian Acura Dealer and replaced it myself in about five minutes... check the DIY in the Garage.

 

I searched through "The Garage" and found just about everything BUT an explanation on how to swap the glass. Can someone point me towards some threads on this?

 

didnt look hard enough :-)

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/repairing-side-view-mirror-3g-garage-e-045-a-573130/

 

I have an 05 with 40k miles and noticed this on my driver's side mirror. I rarely use the heated mirror feature. It's amazing how many little issues pop up on this car.

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/outside-mirrors-failing-723012/
post #s: 8, 10, 11

 

http://www.multivexmirror.net/Results.asp?keywords=ACURA&category=4&secondary=0& Submit=Search
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