Power Mirrors

["Michael J. Oehler" <mjo@ai.net>]

Here is a little warning for anyone removing the
side-view mirrors off their Audi.

The power mirror motor in my Coupe burned out recently. I went 
to the auto-yard to find another and to practice "on their cars" ;-)
I discovered that it was easy to just pop off the side mirror and
expose the mirror motor. A simple flat screw driver did the trick.

I tried this on my '83 Coupe, but diaster struck! The same pressure
with the screw driver cracked the mirror! Infuriated, I just yanked it
out to discover a simple twist off tab.

Apparently, there are two side view mirror types.
Earlier cars have a rotating cover that is accessible from underneat the
mirror and newer cars with a pop off type.

For those who know this, there is no need to remind me (don't be childish).
For those who don't, don't fall pray to my mistake!
-Mike

Lastly, it looks as if the mirror parts are manufactured in Holland, and
not one of OEM I recognize (Bosch, Faag, ATE, Girling ... )
Anyone know who it is?