Author Topic: wing mirror smoking!!!!  (Read 1404 times)

Offline GTi-Matt

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wing mirror smoking!!!!
« on: 24 November 2007, 20:12 »
hi there.

             ive just noticed that my drivers side wing mirror had smoke coming out from behind the glass. (very odd me thinks) :huh: has any1 got a clue what this is? my mate (richw911) thinks it might be damp just being burnt off

many other ides will be grateful cheers :cool:
I must warn you I'm about as decisive as a 5 yr old in a sweet shop!!  :grin:

Offline ub7rm

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Re: wing mirror smoking!!!!
« Reply #1 on: 25 November 2007, 07:36 »
Are you sure it wasn't just steam?  I presume you have heated mirrors which come on with the rear window demister.  If you're sure it wasn't steam then pop the glass out and have a look and see.
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: wing mirror smoking!!!!
« Reply #2 on: 25 November 2007, 10:59 »
as said above; sounds like you've got heated mirrors and its just the water burning off