Heated mirrors

ianfletcher · 30th August 2012, 19:04

On my last zt the wing mirrors used to get hot but on the zt I've got now they don't warm up at all.

Are there heated and non heated versions or will there be something wrong with them?

stocktake · 30th August 2012, 19:06

All mirrors on all models are heated

ianfletcher · 30th August 2012, 19:13

So something's wrong then!

Thanks Dave

pab · 30th August 2012, 19:21

Tilt the mirror glass downwards,this will reveal the spade connectors,Clean the contacts and this should eliminate the problem.

The two connections are two different metals which result in oxidisation,which prevents a good connection.

Chuckles · 31st August 2012, 07:06

That is a good tip - must check mine before winter!

I assume they only activate at near freezing or 8 degrees?

pab · 31st August 2012, 08:03

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Originally Posted by Chuckles

That is a good tip - must check mine before winter!

I assume they only activate at near freezing or 8 degrees?

The mirrors are constantly heated with the ignition on,so I suppose the elements do have a rather hard life.Mirror glass is available on eBay should the elements burn out,but the contacts are the first port of call.

ianfletcher · 31st August 2012, 14:43

Just checked the connections and they are as clean as a whistle so not that.

Guess the elements in both mirrors must of gone

Tatts · 31st August 2012, 14:53

Mine have never worked in the 7 years of ownership.

Can't say it's ever bothered me! Just lived with it.

ianfletcher · 31st August 2012, 15:24

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Originally Posted by Tatts

Mine have never worked in the 7 years of ownership.

Can't say it's ever bothered me! Just lived with it.

Its a good feature to have when its icy though

pab · 31st August 2012, 15:45

Fuse F35 5A Protects circuits.Heated Washer Jets,Heated Door Mirrors and Trailer Socket Relay.

It could be worth checking the fuse is intact.

30th August 2012, 19:04	#1
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Heated mirrors On my last zt the wing mirrors used to get hot but on the zt I've got now they don't warm up at all. Are there heated and non heated versions or will there be something wrong with them?

30th August 2012, 19:06	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	All mirrors on all models are heated __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

31st August 2012, 07:06	#5
Chuckles Gets stuck in NOW a Club Tourer was 1999 - 75 2.0Ltr Connoisseur SE petrol Saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iwerne Minster, Dorset Posts: 552 Thanks: 63 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	That is a good tip - must check mine before winter! I assume they only activate at near freezing or 8 degrees? __________________ Chuck Nth. Dorset. UK Membership #1896 Don't take life so seriously.... it is not permanent!

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Mine have never worked in the 7 years of ownership. Can't say it's ever bothered me! Just lived with it. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

30th August 2012, 19:13	#3
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	So something's wrong then! Thanks Dave

30th August 2012, 19:21	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Tilt the mirror glass downwards,this will reveal the spade connectors,Clean the contacts and this should eliminate the problem. The two connections are two different metals which result in oxidisation,which prevents a good connection.

31st August 2012, 14:43	#7
ianfletcher I really should get out more....... BMW 1 series Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bolton Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 12 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Just checked the connections and they are as clean as a whistle so not that. Guess the elements in both mirrors must of gone

31st August 2012, 15:45	#10
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Fuse F35 5A Protects circuits.Heated Washer Jets,Heated Door Mirrors and Trailer Socket Relay. It could be worth checking the fuse is intact.