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Help with mirror/sensor and dealer.



I picked up my 172 on saturday from the dealer. I noticed halfway home, that the temperature display wasn't working, so when I got home, I had a look at the mirror, and there is no nipple under the mirror.

When I went to look at it, and test drive it, the mirror was wobbly, so they said they'd put a new mount on it, and by the looks of it, they've replaced the whole mirror, with a pattern part, which is fine, but no temp sensor!

It was there and working when I test drove it, as it was a cold day and I remember it flashing at me.

I phoned the dealer on sat when I got home, and he said he didn't know much about it, he'd need to see the car (40 mile trip lol), what should I do. I don't mind going there to have them fit a new one I suppose, but it's not a renault dealer, just a car dealer.

Am I right in wanting it to work? It comes standard so surely it should be there. I have seen the sensors on ebay for a tenner, but I cannot get the cap off the mirror to save my life. I was trying for 20 mins and gave up. It pops off halfway, but then wont go any further, and don't want to snap it.
 
  Clio 172 mk2
If it was there before it went into the dealers it should be replaced and returned to you as you left it.

I'd get back onto them and get it repleced with a proper one with the sensor in.
 
Well the bloke has just got back to me. A local bodyshop replaced the mirror. He said that they should still have the sensor, as there was one there when it went it, and he's going to let me know whether they still have it up there. If they do, then I can pop up there somewhen (80 miles round trip) and have it replaced.

If they don't have it, to go to my local renault dealers, and they'll foot the bill for a new one to be fitted.

If I have to go all the way back, can I claim for the expense or is that a bit anal?
 
  182
I supposed you could, but bth I wouldn't myself. Its not the dealers fault it wasnt replaced with the mirror. Sounds like they are being reasonable enough offering to pay for it if its not there. Up to you though.
 
They phoned me back. The bodyshop have the sensor. I have asked them to send it to me, as I can't justify a 80 mile trip for them to spend 10 mins fitting it.

So, just out of interest, will it be easy to fit? I'm not sure what state it's in after they've had it off though. I cannot for the life of me get the cap of the back of the mirror!! lol.
 


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