There is a known problem on Yetis and Roomsters where the rear view mirror on the basic models sits too far down the screen and is in direct line of sight of the driver creating a considerable blind spot.

 

This is exacerbated for me as having only sight in one eye and being light sensitive through glaucoma medication.

 

The blind spot combined with the massive screen pillar has caused a number of near misses, driving through a long LH bend or simply looking ahead at the horizon requires me to lean my head forward and to peer up under the rear view mirror and in doing so looking over the top of my glasses meaning what I can now see is blurred.

 

Night time driving is now a problem with more and more cars behind having LED matrix lights which flash very bright when the car goes over any bumps, I am having to dip the mirror constantly whereas if it were where it should be higher up I would not be dazzled by the lights except when I look up to use the rear mirror.

 

It was only through reading past threads that I realise I am not alone and the mirror is fitted far too low beneath the shaded area.

 

I would like to do 2 things, upgrade to an auto-dimming rear view mirror, I really liked the one on my MK2 Octavia, and to fit it higher up the screen, I realise that if it has a rain sensor it would be obscured by the shaded area printed on the screen but I am not intending activating that function.

 

The main problem is that the mirror base is attached to the screen in the glass factory, mine can remain where it is, I will not see it behind the new mirror in its new position.

 

My question is are the bayonet fitting bases available seperately to be glued on?

 

If not where can I find an auto-dipping mirror complete with base?

 

Or any other suggestions please.

Anybody?

It might be 6N0845543 - plenty on eBay

 

Auto-dimming mount is probably 3AA845543B.

Thankyou so much Langers, I will investigate.

 

Next problem removing the old one which might be a non problem as hopefully I wont see it behind the mirror.

 

Then how to secure the new mount on top of the screen printed shaded area, I'm sure the screen manufacturers have access to far better glues than I do, the base comes attached to a new screen and thats why I didn't go looking for a part number.

 

'kin-ell how much?!!!! 😲 it would seem the enterprising Lithuanians have cornered the market!

Heh yeah it's not cheap for such a small thing.

 

If it's metal, there are a few adhesives that claim to be suitable for bonding glass/metal rear view mounts. Google certainly suggested a few!

I used this https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/adhesives/loctite-rear-view-mirror-adhesive-kit-464404.html when I replaced the mirror in my Ibiza 

Hi, If this is still topical, I have retrofitted an SII autodimming mirror in my daughter's Fabia. I cannot really comment on the Yeti, but assume that it is similar to a Fabia / Roomster.

 

 

Edited 5 February, 20233 yr by 26DIPP