Windshield Question

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2003Vibe
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Windshield Question

Post by 2003Vibe »

Does anyone know what the black spots are on the windshield near the rear-view mirror? I have searched and cannot find out.
pmh013
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Re: Windshield Question (2003Vibe)

Post by pmh013 »

I assume they are there as a sun-block ... to prevent that horrible glare that comes in around the rear-view mirror.
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NovaResource
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Re: Windshield Question (pmh013)

Post by NovaResource »

Yes. The block the sun in the space inbetween the sunvisors when they are both down.
Pix Doc
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Re: Windshield Question (NovaResource)

Post by Pix Doc »

Ther is also a "Stripe" of these "Dots" along the passenger side edge of the windshield.
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Stang2Vibe
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Re: Windshield Question (Pix Doc)

Post by Stang2Vibe »

Yes, that "stripe" has mystified me too.
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NovaResource
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Re: Windshield Question (Stang2Vibe)

Post by NovaResource »

The stripe on the passenger side is very common on alot of cars. My old Pontiac had them around every non-moveable window. The thing that makes the Vibe different is that there is no-stripe on the driver side. This was done because the light sensor is on that side of the dash and the dot-stripe would cause more shadows over it.
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Re: Windshield Question (NovaResource)

Post by Zamboni Guy »

NovaResource, did you change your Avatar? I loved that guy on the soapbox...
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