absolutcq20v

...buy a new switch for $70. What says the C5 forum?

My lovely (but rough on cars) girlfriend accidentally broke the **** off the mirror adjustment switch in my A6 this weekend. After breaking a sweat and biting my tounge, I started to imagine the cost of replacing that little bugger.

When we got back home, I briefly searched the archives and found a few relative posts: There are apparently 2 different switches; one for non-dimming mirrors and one for those with. Does anyone have a part number handy for the dimming-type switch?...also, other suggestions are very welcome.

BTW, I'm going to try and repair the broken tab and search for a used switch in the meantime.

As always, thanks in advance.

PS - I installed my custom lower grills, but left my camera at home and have a court appearance scheduled for today/tomorrow. But I'll snap photos this week and post 'em. Stay tuned.

no.radar

Girlfriend shouldn't BE sitting on the mirror-adjustment ****...unLESS....

carbonLORD

Get a small drill and drill a hone in the broken base, insert a small post (modify a small nail). Do the same to the broken mirror now, drill a small hole, connect the two with the post and add a little super glue at the seam.

I'd think that would do it.

Or pay $70.

Cargasm2.7

That's what i was going to say. Find a drill press and a small threaded peg.

atgmartin4.2

so you can still rotate the switch to select which mirror you are adjusting.

Cargasm2.7

blue lok-tite should work.

absolutcq20v

I'll pull the switch out and get a close look at it. IIRC, the shaft is translucent plastic about 1/8" diameter, but drilling it (them) would definetly require close tolerances.

Esquire6

I too was wondering how that happened.

NSX JR

I dont suppose you're still under warranty... I got mine replaced under warranty earlier this year.

carbonLORD

You dont know this history on that car do ya?