Re: E34 535i Visors

["Gerry Phillips" <gphill03@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard,

What you described sounds correct because I do see what looks to be 
hardened glue around the tracks.  I also see it on a few spots around the 
rear view mirror.  I do have a brand new bottle of goof off so I'll work 
on it this weekend.  Thanks for the tip.



Gerry A. Phillips
Atlanta CSC
800-934-7772 ext. 3712
770-724-3712






"Richard Vaughn" <rav3@domain.elided>
Sent by: owner-bmw@domain.elided
11/15/2002 09:02 AM

 
        To:     bmw@domain.elided
        cc: 
        Subject:        Re: E34 535i Visors


Gerry,
The problem with the visor mirror is a common problem with this model. 
Here's a temporary fix. The problem is caused by what appears to be "hot 
glue" of some type, being soften over time & oozing from around the mirror 

and getting on the plastic slide track. If you will push hard, it should 
break lose once you slide the cover open, apply some type of 'goop off', 
the 
stuff for removing the sticky residue from stickers. Take a Q tip or pipe 
cleaner and apply the Goop off' on the upper & lower slide tracks . Work 
the 
slide back & forth and then wiping with a paper towel or shop cloth. This 
will work until more of the 'glue' gets on the track. Mine would last 
about 
3-4 months before I had to redo.

I saw the same thing happening ti the rear view mirror. On hot days I 
would 
find this stuff coming out from around the glass part of the mirror. I 
would 
clean it the same way until I replaced it with a self dimming mirror from 
an 
E38.

Good luck


Richard Vaughn
BMW CCA #132931 Tarheel Chapter
'95 740i w/new engine hers
'92 535i 5 speed mine
'90 325i 5 speed '96 Z71 mine too


>Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 14:41:27 -0500
>From: "Gerry Phillips" <gphill03@domain.elided>
>Subject: E34 535i Visors
>
>Hello all,
>
>
>At the risk sounding trivial, I will ask my question anyway.   The slides
>on both of my sun visor mirrors are very difficult to open and close I
>need to fix this as soon as possible.  I'm hoping there is a quick and
>easy fix for this.  My girlfriend is starting to give me grief about it.
>Any suggestions on how to remedy this situation will greatly appreciated.
>
>
>Peace and blessings.
>
>
>
>
>Gerry A. Phillips
>
>Atlanta CSC
>800-934-7772 ext. 3712
>770-724-3712
>



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