andy4976 Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Hi All,I have noticed my drivers side heated mirror is not working, passengers clears in minutes, can anyone tell me how to replace the element, or is it a case of replacing the complete mirror/glass.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 You can dismantle the whole mirror and refit the motor/heater - its an easy job but fiddly and takes a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanley Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 I know this is a stupid question but do the heated mirrors, work when the rear heated switch is on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 yes, they do! from vw, you can only buy the glass with the heating element in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 ohi might have made an error thenif the element is in the glass its easy to replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogwood Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Did'nt even know they have heated mirrors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 I cant even get my mirrors off!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 mate its easy peasy - well on the GTI it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Its the manual ajument that is giving me a head ache.Its getting to the point where Im ready to snip the wires style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 oh yeah remember reading it now.... not as easy as GTI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 so when did they get heated mirrors then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 gti's ALWAYS had heated mirrors! they are switched on with the rear screen demistor switch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altern8 Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 do the tdis too style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 I have noticed my drivers side heated mirror is not working, passengers clears in minutes,Sounds daft mate but have you checked all connections first mate as ive known on vauxhalls at least that the adjustment electric plugs come loose and only work the mirrors occasionlyso are the electric adjustment and heated mirrors only fitted to the lupo GTI? or are they also on the sports etc? doubt it but worth a try i need some soon so if anyone is elling some then give me a pm wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyclone Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 I had electric adjustable and heated mirrors on my 2000 sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4976 Posted October 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 I had electric adjustable and heated mirrors on my 2000 sportCheers guys for all comments, I'll have a go looking at it this weekend, the electric mirror works fine, so hopefully it's just a case of a loose connectionbehind the mirror glass itself.Can anyone tell me where to start when dismantling the mirror ?, Any tricky bits i should be aware of ?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyclone Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Cheers guys for all comments, I'll have a go looking at it this weekend, the electric mirror works fine, so hopefully it's just a case of a loose connectionbehind the mirror glass itself.Can anyone tell me where to start when dismantling the mirror ?, Any tricky bits i should be aware of ?ThanksThe glass will come off seperatly so no need to take the whole mirror off! The heated element should have spade connectors a bit like a speaker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4976 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 so how do I take the mirror glass off ?anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 welli am not sure officially but you just leverage it out carefully, it just pops off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4976 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I was'nt sure if you maybe take the back cover off and get at it from there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 no need.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 gti's ALWAYS had heated mirrors! they are switched on with the rear screen demistor switch!Well I've learned something new today... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 how do you know whether you have heated mirrors? I believe my sport is meant to have them with its heated washer jets, but I can never tell, and never needed to test it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 how do you know whether you have heated mirrors? I believe my sport is meant to have them with its heated washer jets, but I can never tell, and never needed to test it yet?Heated washer jets? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> I know not of these things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petes 16V Sport Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 sports and gtis washer jets are heated to defrost your windscreen quicker/stop the screen wash freezing when its really cold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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