New mirror heater pads, May help someone

111 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 19:22

May have to try 2 of these as mine have both broken & Im not buying new mirrors for £80+
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HEATED-MIRRORS...QQcmdZViewItem

DSK · Mar 2nd, 2008, 22:40

Never seen anything like that before, provided it works safely I may be tempted to install them to my BMW (doesn't have heated mirrors).

Only thing that concerns me is that its directly and permanently connected to a 12V line, without the option of being able to switch it off (as you can do in cars genuinely fitted with heated mirrors). Even though the item is supposed to have overheating protection, I'm still wary.

CTCNetwork · Mar 2nd, 2008, 22:43

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSK

Never seen anything like that before, provided it works safely I may be tempted to install them to my BMW (doesn't have heated mirrors).

Only thing that concerns me is that its directly and permanently connected to a 12V line, without the option of being able to switch it off (as you can do in cars genuinely fitted with heated mirrors). Even though the item is supposed to have overheating protection, I'm still wary.

You can always add a switch into the circuit with a timer relay as well.
That way you turn them on, and they turn off after x minutes...

Des. . .

Viper_7 · Mar 2nd, 2008, 22:45

I have heated mirrors but never seen the point in them. A true gimmick.

Quick squirt of de-icer... 3 second job and done.

Perhaps in the really cold countries, maybe, but in the UK...waste of money.

craig8661 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 09:26

just seen it and added it to watch list could this one be fitted to the passinger mirror on my car as the element has failed so could connect to orig wireing would it be easy to part the mirror of the old element with out breaking it

CTCNetwork · Mar 3rd, 2008, 12:24

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig8661

just seen it and added it to watch list could this one be fitted to the passinger mirror on my car as the element has failed so could connect to orig wireing would it be easy to part the mirror of the old element with out breaking it

It may be a possibility, but you would want to check the wiring diagrams for the car..

Des. . .

craig8661 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 16:01

there is a working live feed to it all the heated ones i have seen for the passinger have been craked lol mirror is good just the element failed on it

111 · Mar 3rd, 2008, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig8661

there is a working live feed to it all the heated ones i have seen for the passinger have been craked lol mirror is good just the element failed on it

If you warm the mirror up "slowly" the old pad "should" peel off allowing the new one to be attached, You may have to make a hole for the spades to stick out of the old backing plate.
I managed to remove the glass out of the holder giving full access to the pads.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 19:22	#1
111 Darkest Stockton-on-Tees Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 08:06 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockton-on-Tees	New mirror heater pads, May help someone May have to try 2 of these as mine have both broken & Im not buying new mirrors for £80+ http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HEATED-MIRRORS...QQcmdZViewItem

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DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Never seen anything like that before, provided it works safely I may be tempted to install them to my BMW (doesn't have heated mirrors). Only thing that concerns me is that its directly and permanently connected to a 12V line, without the option of being able to switch it off (as you can do in cars genuinely fitted with heated mirrors). Even though the item is supposed to have overheating protection, I'm still wary. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

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craig8661 Master Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2018 11:16 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chesterfield View Photos By: craig8661	just seen it and added it to watch list could this one be fitted to the passinger mirror on my car as the element has failed so could connect to orig wireing would it be easy to part the mirror of the old element with out breaking it __________________ i kno im a dirty beastie sadley no longer rest in peace in volvo heaven NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER any information i give is soley on my own findings and mess ups

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craig8661 Master Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2018 11:16 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chesterfield View Photos By: craig8661	there is a working live feed to it all the heated ones i have seen for the passinger have been craked lol mirror is good just the element failed on it __________________ i kno im a dirty beastie sadley no longer rest in peace in volvo heaven NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER any information i give is soley on my own findings and mess ups

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