Problems stemming from melted visor
08-02-2006, 02:47 PM
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Problems stemming from melted visor
So my sun visor melted today, due to three straight days with near 100-degree heat.
No big deal, I'd seen the posts on here about that problem so was aware it might happen.
What I didn't know, though, is that the wires inside the visor apparently have something to do with the car's interior electronics system. Once the visor fell off, and the wires were left hanging, my stereo went out, the interior lights went out and the advanced key no longer worked.
WTF is up with that?
I'm taking it in to the dealer Monday and they said they will repair it under warranty, so that's cool. But who would have thought losing a freaking sun visor would take down your stereo, interior lights and key functions!
No big deal, I'd seen the posts on here about that problem so was aware it might happen.
What I didn't know, though, is that the wires inside the visor apparently have something to do with the car's interior electronics system. Once the visor fell off, and the wires were left hanging, my stereo went out, the interior lights went out and the advanced key no longer worked.
WTF is up with that?
I'm taking it in to the dealer Monday and they said they will repair it under warranty, so that's cool. But who would have thought losing a freaking sun visor would take down your stereo, interior lights and key functions!
08-02-2006, 02:49 PM
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That is completely terrible. I can't believe the sunvisor is wired into everything like that!!! Come on, it's a visor, darn it!!!I can't imagine needing all that wiring for a visor. How could it possibly need that much just for a tiny lighted mirror?
08-02-2006, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LostAngel
it shouldn't unless the wires shorted...
08-02-2006, 03:01 PM
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I agree that the wires either shorted or in another way failed.
If the visors did melt from that low heat, All of us in the SW would be driving in hot plastic.
I just wonder how they failed. Strange.
If the visors did melt from that low heat, All of us in the SW would be driving in hot plastic.
I just wonder how they failed. Strange.
08-02-2006, 03:02 PM
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Wow, my visor suddenly became all screwed up this week too, and I had to get another one- didn't melt, but just wouldn't stay up. Wonder if that had something to do with the heat too...
08-02-2006, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 09Factor
I agree that the wires either shorted or in another way failed.
If the visors did melt from that low heat, All of us in the SW would be driving in hot plastic.
I just wonder how they failed. Strange.
If the visors did melt from that low heat, All of us in the SW would be driving in hot plastic.
I just wonder how they failed. Strange.
08-02-2006, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Elara
Wow, my visor suddenly became all screwed up this week too, and I had to get another one- didn't melt, but just wouldn't stay up. Wonder if that had something to do with the heat too...
08-02-2006, 03:11 PM
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All I know is I was driving around fine, stereo on - etc., then I went to pull down the visor - it fell into my lap leaving two wires dangling - and the stereo and the thermometer and and other info (not speedometer, thank god) were blacked out.
Then, when I went in to a press conference, the key wouldn't lock the door. I had to use the manual key. When I came back out later, I also had to use the manual key to start the car.
Then, when I went in to a press conference, the key wouldn't lock the door. I had to use the manual key. When I came back out later, I also had to use the manual key to start the car.
08-02-2006, 03:29 PM
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I'm fairly certain all that stuff is on a common circuit in the fuse block. When the visor fell, the wires shorted and blew the fuse, hence the darkness.
Fix the visor, replace the fuse, back in business. Not a big *** deal folks.
Fix the visor, replace the fuse, back in business. Not a big *** deal folks.
08-02-2006, 04:04 PM
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go here and complain http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ also see this thread https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/broken-visor-12572/
08-02-2006, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Aseras
go here and complain http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ also see this thread https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=12572
08-02-2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
doesn't that have to be a safety-related issue?
08-02-2006, 05:21 PM
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it's still a distraction that can cause a serious accident if it occurs at the wrong time. especially if you happen to have an exploding sunvisor that falls apart rather than the cracked floppy kind. I've had both.
08-02-2006, 05:41 PM
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.:. causing mischief
i was under the assumption that it broke while trying to put it down ... not just spontaneously combusting into people's faces.
i agree it's a hindrance/distraction but whether the gov't agency will consider it a safety-related issue is another story.
i agree it's a hindrance/distraction but whether the gov't agency will consider it a safety-related issue is another story.
08-02-2006, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
doesn't that have to be a safety-related issue?
Haha, the sad thing is, is that that would probably make case
08-03-2006, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by torbee
So my sun visor melted today, due to three straight days with near 100-degree heat.
No big deal, I'd seen the posts on here about that problem so was aware it might happen.
What I didn't know, though, is that the wires inside the visor apparently have something to do with the car's interior electronics system. Once the visor fell off, and the wires were left hanging, my stereo went out, the interior lights went out and the advanced key no longer worked.
WTF is up with that?
I'm taking it in to the dealer Monday and they said they will repair it under warranty, so that's cool. But who would have thought losing a freaking sun visor would take down your stereo, interior lights and key functions!
No big deal, I'd seen the posts on here about that problem so was aware it might happen.
What I didn't know, though, is that the wires inside the visor apparently have something to do with the car's interior electronics system. Once the visor fell off, and the wires were left hanging, my stereo went out, the interior lights went out and the advanced key no longer worked.
WTF is up with that?
I'm taking it in to the dealer Monday and they said they will repair it under warranty, so that's cool. But who would have thought losing a freaking sun visor would take down your stereo, interior lights and key functions!
I've been leaving the windows open all day, so heat doesnt build up in there. Park under trees, or in a shady area if you dont want to worry about leaves or sap falling on the car. Peak temperatures usually occur between 4-5 oclock PM, so park your car so that when that time rolls around it is facing away from the sun.
Haven't had any problems with my visor yet. (knock on wood). Outdoor parking lots in these temperatures are bad news.
A guy monday had so much pressure built up in the cabin of his VW that his front passenger window developed a huge crack in it. This heat is no joke. SO seriously. Leave your windows open, AT LEAST.
08-03-2006, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by torbee
So my sun visor melted today, due to three straight days with near 100-degree heat.
No big deal, I'd seen the posts on here about that problem so was aware it might happen.
What I didn't know, though, is that the wires inside the visor apparently have something to do with the car's interior electronics system. Once the visor fell off, and the wires were left hanging, my stereo went out, the interior lights went out and the advanced key no longer worked.
WTF is up with that?
I'm taking it in to the dealer Monday and they said they will repair it under warranty, so that's cool. But who would have thought losing a freaking sun visor would take down your stereo, interior lights and key functions!
No big deal, I'd seen the posts on here about that problem so was aware it might happen.
What I didn't know, though, is that the wires inside the visor apparently have something to do with the car's interior electronics system. Once the visor fell off, and the wires were left hanging, my stereo went out, the interior lights went out and the advanced key no longer worked.
WTF is up with that?
I'm taking it in to the dealer Monday and they said they will repair it under warranty, so that's cool. But who would have thought losing a freaking sun visor would take down your stereo, interior lights and key functions!
