Heated Wing Mirror

pollymol · 3rd March 2012, 10:28

The nearside mirror doesnt heat up. Is the heater element seperate from the glass or would I have to get complete replacement.
Can this be done with mirror in place without removing door trim and complete mirror.

bramblp · 3rd March 2012, 10:58

The heater is part of the glass and is stuck to the plastic back plate, this comes out as one unit on its own by pulling it out from the front. Check that you have a permenant 12V with the ignition on and check the connections before replacing anything

pab · 3rd March 2012, 11:05

The wiring connector and the spade connector at the mirror are two different metals,corrosion occurs.Perhaps remove the glass and clean the two connections initially.

pollymol · 3rd March 2012, 11:54

Thanks for comments.
Can I take glass out to check connections etc with door mirror in place on door and if so how do I take out glass. Can I still obtain new glass from somewhere if needed.
Thanks again.

bramblp · 3rd March 2012, 12:23

Simply lever the glass out with something wodden or plastic so as not to scratch the surround, the rest of the mirror stays without bieng disturbed. Replacement glass with heater available from Rimmers and ebay, I would say it is a supply problem rather than the element.

stocktake · 3rd March 2012, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

The wiring connector and the spade connector at the mirror are two different metals,corrosion occurs.Perhaps remove the glass and clean the two connections initially.

Almost certainly as said above the dissimilar metals react and it stops the current passing. pop out the glass and disc the wires and try to clean the joints use a multimeter to check the heater element for resistance as opposed to open circuit

pollymol · 3rd March 2012, 12:58

Thanks again for excellent advice.
I dont know where we would be without the knowledge of members.

Devilish · 3rd March 2012, 14:42

MkII skullcap do not have 3 ball and socket fittings like MkIs, if you lever it out it will break the single plastic plastic mount, as I did the first time I removed a MkII skullcap glass.

sturmovik · 3rd March 2012, 15:56

So how do you safely remove the skullcap mirror glass ?

Kevin

pollymol · 3rd March 2012, 16:03

Mine is Facelift 2004 so now with with conflicting advice I dont know what to do. EBay sell new for around £12. I couldnt find on Rimmers which I would prefer.
Can someone help please with definite advice for my model.Thanks again.

3rd March 2012, 10:28	#1
pollymol Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Folkestone Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Heated Wing Mirror The nearside mirror doesnt heat up. Is the heater element seperate from the glass or would I have to get complete replacement. Can this be done with mirror in place without removing door trim and complete mirror.

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Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,126 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	MkII skullcap do not have 3 ball and socket fittings like MkIs, if you lever it out it will break the single plastic plastic mount, as I did the first time I removed a MkII skullcap glass. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence

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bramblp Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 470 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	The heater is part of the glass and is stuck to the plastic back plate, this comes out as one unit on its own by pulling it out from the front. Check that you have a permenant 12V with the ignition on and check the connections before replacing anything

3rd March 2012, 11:05	#3
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	The wiring connector and the spade connector at the mirror are two different metals,corrosion occurs.Perhaps remove the glass and clean the two connections initially.

3rd March 2012, 11:54	#4
pollymol Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Folkestone Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for comments. Can I take glass out to check connections etc with door mirror in place on door and if so how do I take out glass. Can I still obtain new glass from somewhere if needed. Thanks again.

3rd March 2012, 12:23	#5
bramblp Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 470 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Simply lever the glass out with something wodden or plastic so as not to scratch the surround, the rest of the mirror stays without bieng disturbed. Replacement glass with heater available from Rimmers and ebay, I would say it is a supply problem rather than the element.

3rd March 2012, 12:58	#7
pollymol Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Folkestone Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks again for excellent advice. I dont know where we would be without the knowledge of members.

3rd March 2012, 15:56	#9
sturmovik Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTI saloon Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SE London Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	So how do you safely remove the skullcap mirror glass ? Kevin

3rd March 2012, 16:03	#10
pollymol Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Folkestone Posts: 124 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine is Facelift 2004 so now with with conflicting advice I dont know what to do. EBay sell new for around £12. I couldnt find on Rimmers which I would prefer. Can someone help please with definite advice for my model.Thanks again.