# Funky Rearview Mirror **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** imprezawrxsti, subaru\ **Created:** [June 22, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354 "2015-06-22T03:37:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tattercat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tattercat/32/2951_2.png) [@Tattercat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tattercat)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354/1 "2015-06-22T03:37:57Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru WRX (NOT an STi) Impreza wagon. Just recently, the auto dimming/compass rearview mirror went dark except for a sort of clear, silvery ‘bubble’ that does not remain static. It seems to slowly change shape over the passing days. Is this a ‘fixable’ type of thing, or am I stuck having to pop for new mirror? If a repair is do-able, is it DIY or take it to a professional? I found some used mirrors on Google and wonder how much of a gamble a used part might be? I’m still looking at $120 there and I think a new one through Subaru is $200 or thereabouts. Has anyone been through this? Help! The mirror is not of much use in this condition, for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2015, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354/2 "2015-06-22T05:37:04Z")
You want to replace the rear view mirror now! Once the chemical inside the rear view mirror breaks down that allows the auto-darkening to occur and it leaks out, it can damage other interior components. I’ve seen it happen many times. You can look it up on the internet. The What? Tester ---
**Author:** ![MG-McAnick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mg-mcanick/32/188_2.png) [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2015, 5:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354/3 "2015-06-22T05:37:26Z")
I’m not that familiar with Subarus, but most all rear view mirrors these days have a metal “button” that is glued to the windshield. The mirror is attached to that button with a set screw or a spring slide mechanism. If that is the case, replacing it is no particular trick. Try [www.car-part.com](http://www.car-part.com) for a salvage yard with a mirror near you. They will probably offer some kind of guarantee on it. A long distance internet purchase may be difficult to collect on a warranty. ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2015, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354/4 "2015-06-22T19:27:39Z")
I would go to a pick-n-pull type auto yard. I picked a couple up for my cars at about $20 each, even got the ones with Temperature and compass. For the temp. models just have to remember to get the temp sensor while you are there. ---
**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354/5 "2015-06-22T20:46:15Z")
Why not buy an aftermarket for $99. [http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Rear-View-Mirrors/Gentex-Auto-Dimming-Rear-View-Mirror](http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/Rear-View-Mirrors/Gentex-Auto-Dimming-Rear-View-Mirror)