Driver side mirror and housing, difference between A and B?
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Driver side mirror and housing, difference between A and B?
I need to replace my whole drivers side side view mirror, housing, motor and all. There are a number of them on eBay but apparently Lexus made 3 versions, A, B and C. Most I am finding are the B version though that is still technically compatable with 03-07. But mine is an A model and I've been told I must replace with another A. Anyone know what the difference is?
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Im so tempted to just order a B for my car. No one seems to know what the difference is, everyone seems certain the B is for 04-06 and yet my 04 has A models on it. Im about this close to ordering a B and seeing what the deal is.
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The letter is on the bottom of the mirror in the circle where the puddle light is.
Mine is built Dec 2003 and it is type A.
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You might try Sewell Lexus web site and see if they list two different mirrors for your car. If they only offer the B and it replaced the A, then you might assume that it is compatible. Or you could go to your Lexus dealer and ask them about the difference. Surely they would know the answer.
A in a circle means it will fit 01-03 and a very few early 04.
B in a circle means it will fit later 04-06.
A and B are NOT interchangable. A mirror has straight mounting and B mirror has slightly slanted mounting.
If your original mirror says A then order A.
It has become very hard to find good used mirrors on ebay and prices for them are through the roof, with $200-300 for a left mirror and $350-500 for a right one. Just go to Sewel and get a new mirror for ~$325 + shipping and prepainted for your car, that is with CL discount. My right mirror is acting up a bit now, eventually I will get a NEW one from Sewel.
B in a circle means it will fit later 04-06.
A and B are NOT interchangable. A mirror has straight mounting and B mirror has slightly slanted mounting.
If your original mirror says A then order A.
It has become very hard to find good used mirrors on ebay and prices for them are through the roof, with $200-300 for a left mirror and $350-500 for a right one. Just go to Sewel and get a new mirror for ~$325 + shipping and prepainted for your car, that is with CL discount. My right mirror is acting up a bit now, eventually I will get a NEW one from Sewel.
