Wing mirror with Side Assist broken - So many questions

[markusschork]

It has happened, we had our left hand side mirror smashed (at a fairly low speed). Result is, some bits are missing but the mirror still folds up and down.
I've looked on the forum but couldn't find the right answer to our situation.

Can I order only the missing bits: side assist, upper and lower cover plus the mirror itself? Or do I/should I replace the whole mirror?

Is this something I can fix myself? (Assuming I can get the parts)
Will it require some technical tools to reset something or can I just repair and no Carista or similar required?

Any hints where I can order the parts? Where can I even find the right part numbers?

Thanks for any help!!

 

[kurienp]

Ah! That's unfortunate. It is a fairly simple mechanism and I would replace the broken bits myself. The current go to place is LLL Parts https://www.lllparts.co.uk/

They also have the diagrams that you can chose the parts from.

If in doubt, post on here the parts you are planning to order with more pics of your broken mirror and the hive can help you.

 

[Doorbundle]

Similar happened to mine a few years ago. I could be wrong, but it looks like only your Upper & Lower Mirror pods are knocked off & mirror shattered, the 2 connectors appear to be merely your Heated Mirror connectors. Try here for mirror glass http://vwgenuineparts.co.uk/ and / or Ebay for the genuine pods, some suppliers will paint them for you at extra cost. The upper & lower pods are tricky but not impossible to DIY fit (Flimsy plastic tabs need careful aligning). You may need a trim tool.

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

It has happened, we had our left hand side mirror smashed (at a fairly low speed). Result is, some bits are missing but the mirror still folds up and down.
I've looked on the forum but couldn't find the right answer to our situation.

Can I order only the missing bits: side assist, upper and lower cover plus the mirror itself? Or do I/should I replace the whole mirror?

Is this something I can fix myself? (Assuming I can get the parts)
Will it require some technical tools to reset something or can I just repair and no Carista or similar required?

Any hints where I can order the parts? Where can I even find the right part numbers?

Thanks for any help!!

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[Wildcamper]

Similar happened to mine a few years ago. I could be wrong, but it looks like only your Upper & Lower Mirror pods are knocked off & mirror shattered, the 2 connectors appear to be merely your Heated Mirror connectors. Try here for mirror glass http://vwgenuineparts.co.uk/ and / or Ebay for the genuine pods, some suppliers will paint them for you at extra cost. The upper & lower pods are tricky but not impossible to DIY fit (Flimsy plastic tabs need careful aligning). You may need a trim tool.

As Doorbundle the upper and lower pods can be tricky. The plastic is fairly brittle so knocking off the clips is easy - I know. It was suggested that prior to fitting warm the clips up and that makes installation less stressful. I have not tried this but it does seem to make sense. Up to you.

 

[markusschork]

Similar happened to mine a few years ago. I could be wrong, but it looks like only your Upper & Lower Mirror pods are knocked off & mirror shattered, the 2 connectors appear to be merely your Heated Mirror connectors. Try here for mirror glass http://vwgenuineparts.co.uk/ and / or Ebay for the genuine pods, some suppliers will paint them for you at extra cost. The upper & lower pods are tricky but not impossible to DIY fit (Flimsy plastic tabs need careful aligning). You may need a trim tool.

I think you are right, but it is the version with the side assist lamp for the blind spots which I cannot find anywhere

 

[B J G]

I would assume that first port of call would be a VW Dealer for parts availability but to expect the side assist to require a complete unit.

Retrofit might be able to assist??

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[kurienp]

side assist to require a complete unit.

Only the light for the side assist is in the mirror unit. The sensor is near top of both rear brake lights. It will only be 2 wires for the side assist indicator light (and 2 additional wires if the OP has heated mirrors).

 

[markusschork]

Only the light for the side assist is in the mirror unit. The sensor is near top of both rear brake lights. It will only be 2 wires for the side assist indicator light (and 2 additional wires if the OP has heated mirrors).

That is right, I can see 2 sets of 2 wires; one for the light, one for the heated mirror. Oh, and there is the antenna as well, but I think that is all still intact.

 

[Doorbundle]

If the antenna is flapping around it secures with slots over a couple of tabs at the bottom. Mine was flapping but undamaged. To preserve everything until I fixed it I isolated the mirror terminals & taped a plastic bag over the whole surviving unit.

 

[markusschork]

Ok, so after contacting LLLParts as I couldn't find the right diagram, I was able to get to this page here:

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/product/volkswagen-7e2857408af9b9-satin-black/mpn/7e2857408af9b9

And I think I need the parts 6, 13 and 16. But in the list at the bottom of the page, there are always multiple (with different prizes), how do I select them correctly?
Why is this page listed as fitting "2016 - 2019 Volkswagen Transporter", this is worrying to me

Thanks for all your help!

 

[Bertie17]

Hi - I will be no help but I have a similar issue but on the drivers side - VW Couldn't fix mine today as the connector plug isn't present on the wires to connect into the new Side Assist warning lamp!

Must still be connected to the lamp - wherever that is now! - Have you got 2 wires with a connecting plug that fit into the lamp - I dont suppose you can see which colour wire goes in which side of the connector??

 

[Ting Tong]

Yes it’s just a special mirror glass for blind spot: probably VW part only. The upper and lower casings are widely available elsewhere but you’ll have to get the upper painted whatever. My experience is don’t bother with copy parts as I tried 2 upper covers and they were badly made. Get the part numbers off the old parts and order via club shop. It all clips together easily enough… unclipping is a different story.

 

[markusschork]

I got the mirror glas from vanstyle. The casing upper part and the light signalling the blind spot from LLLparts. Hope this is helpful

 

[ignis]

May I resurrect this thread as a lovely neighbour knocked our passenger mirror off yesterday (and no, she doesn't admit it it despite having our paint on her broken mirror and us having white paint on ours).

The quote is just under £800 which we simply don't have at present so I wonder whether I can try to fix it myself. My major concerns are the plastic shield next to the side window and the mirror itself. It was on the road, kindly swept under the car... I put it in but not sure what might have been broken behind it - anywhere I can find a diagram?..

 

[markusschork]

Ouch!
You can definitely change the mirror and the mirror casing yourself. (That is why I did)
But I don’t know about the plastic parts which are on the car itself. Not sure where a diagram for this could be found either. Sorry

 

[vbk1975]

Ouch!
You can definitely change the mirror and the mirror casing yourself. (That is why I did)
But I don’t know about the plastic parts which are on the car itself. Not sure where a diagram for this could be found either. Sorry

Link to parts diagram if it helps

Google

 

[ignis]

Thank you, @markusschork and @vbk1975 . Played with it this morning in the hope that was just the casing but sadly it is the whole unit to be replaced, even bolts to the door got bent with the hit.

So now facing a dilemma of buying an original part or go the most basic manual unheated black just to have my mirror back and then figure out the proper solution later. Or see if a non-manufacturer version might be good (and safe) enough...

 

[vbk1975]

Thank you, @markusschork and @vbk1975 . Played with it this morning in the hope that was just the casing but sadly it is the whole unit to be replaced, even bolts to the door got bent with the hit.

So now facing a dilemma of buying an original part or go the most basic manual unheated black just to have my mirror back and then figure out the proper solution later. Or see if a non-manufacturer version might be good (and safe) enough...

The mirrors are very modular, so buying the cheapest part might actually allow you to build up a comparable mirror, swapping mirror motors, antennas, harness and accepting that you will need to buy heated mirror.

 

[Wannabecamperman]

Thank you, @markusschork and @vbk1975 . Played with it this morning in the hope that was just the casing but sadly it is the whole unit to be replaced, even bolts to the door got bent with the hit.

So now facing a dilemma of buying an original part or go the most basic manual unheated black just to have my mirror back and then figure out the proper solution later. Or see if a non-manufacturer version might be good (and safe) enough...

Or just photograph your despicable lying neighbour's broken mirror and the white paint from her vehicle and give her the option to come clean and pay for repairs to HER damage prior to submitingt a Police report getting an insurance log number and let the insurance sort it out?

Surely your excess is lower than £800?