Heated Door Mirror Fault Diagnosis and Fix

[@cherrybomb786]

So helpful! I was hopeless trying to diagnose my heated mirrors not working and then I found your video. Great work!

[@mjbadboy14]

Followed your steps with my multimeter. Clear and straightforward. I learnt allot with this video and diagnosed my offside mirror as being defective and ordered a new one the next day. Thank you.

[@Tod_Unctious]

I am addicted to your videos at the moment. They are informative and very helpful with none of the usual erm erm erm. I reckon if I watch all your videos I will be a fully qualified auto electrician maybe 😂 Awesome stuff. Please keep producing these quality videos. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BoredGeese]

Thank you for this! Will do this over the weekend.

[@tommig910]

Thank you very much for this video, very clearly explained

[@mikelangelo187]

Can they be repaired if you can find the break like the rear window defrost or do you have to buy a new one?

[@anzonix]

Nice video. I'm actually having this problem with my driver side (left) mirror not heating. I have just lived with it because last time I had a look new mirror was 50€ so I quess I should look again.

[@henrikloiske8572]

Here in Sweden i can buy heated mirrors for my Volvo S60 for 24 euros a piece

[@user-KoreanJB]

great info. I feel I can check mine now. Thanks

[@mohammadahmadtallouj8243]

I have a 2021 Camry and it does not have heated mirrors. I want to modify it after the factory. My question is: Is it possible to search for the wire going to the rear window that works on the rear defroster switch and take two wires out of it. Each wire goes to a mirror. And connect the ground to the body of the car, so in this case the mirrors work with my rear window. Does this affect the electrical system, knowing that the car is a 2021?

[@sirobb]

Is your car already fitted with mirrors that heat up but they're not currently wired in?

[@mohammadahmadtallouj8243]

Thank you for the reply. Yes it is on its way I bought it online

[@sirobb]

@@mohammadahmadtallouj8243 Go on a Toyota Camry forum and ask if anyone has done similar and ask for instructions. I'm unfamiliar with such a new car. Good luck with the new car. 👍🏾

[@mohammadahmadtallouj8243]

@@sirobb Do I have any website I can go to and ask?

[@ttrs_8j_ss494]

Are these mirrors polarity sensitive? Can any of the wires go back each/both ways? Thanks

[@sirobb]

Pretty sure it doesn't matter but it's quick enough to check current draw in both positions with a multimeter like shown.

[@ttrs_8j_ss494]

@@sirobb Thanks, reason am asking is because i only have a light up meter and i tested my old glass for continuity and didn’t have any then when i received my new used glass it did have continuity however when i come back to fit i had forgotten which one went where but worked the way i had fitted it. Only just done the job 20mins ago seems to work but wanted to double check

[@arildanfinsen8288]

Thanks alof for great videos! I love them as they have helped me do alot of repairs and upgrades, f.ex. big/police brakes. I have a 2005 and would like to upgrade my mirrors in order to get mirrors with turning lights, but I don't know how to get them to work, as the wiring will have to be rebuild/led to the mirrors instead of beeing connected to the excisting turning lights on the sides. Do you know or would you tell me or make a video? I think many people would appreciate it, there is no video on the KZbin channel showing how to do this as I have searched for some time already. If you know of anywhere that shows this upgrade, I would be foreve greatful!!! Thanks alot in advance.

[@sirobb]

I wouldn't go altering the wiring just for some extra lighting. Far too many things to go wrong.

[@arildanfinsen8288]

@@sirobb thanks for the advice. I thought the 2005 had the same wiring as the 2007 as they are both facelift-models. I learned a lesson when consulting my Volvo-mechanic. You confirmed his comment. Thanks 🤗😊😇

[@dayv]

Nice video and to the point 👍. What do you think would make the mirror read 0 resistance? Just old or damaged?

[@sirobb]

Do you mean the meter was reading 0.000?

[@MrCosmin94]

My mirrors just fell to the ground I glued them back but the heating isnt working anymore of course. I need to order new ones. Where can I get new ones?

[@sirobb]

I bought mine from a Volvo breaker on eBay.

[@bigbluechopper24]

I got a new pattern replacement for about £10 from ebay. Been working well for 2 years so far.

[@Twister130]

Thank you really ever so so much

[@mikhailgrigoryev5757]

...Or check the continuity of the fuse?

[@sirobb]

Fuse continuity is tested and proved with voltage test across the fuse contacts. If the fuse was blown, the voltage drop would be out of range. The tests shown should be sufficient.

[@mikhailgrigoryev5757]

@@sirobb a voltage test specially on a running vehicle could spike the current and if the fuse wasn't the problem before, it could be after the short caused by the volt meter

[@sirobb]

@@mikhailgrigoryev5757 A voltage test cannot short anything. That's not how meters work. If you feel my video lacks anything, please do your version and post the link. I'm always happy to learn more.

[@anzonix]

Whats the milage on the D5? :D

[@sirobb]

205k miles

[@cossiejay1]

why not scrap all this and just test the mirror first

[@sirobb]

Please explain?

[@cossiejay1]

not rocket science is it messing around just test the mirror glass with multimeter @@sirobb

[@sirobb]

@@cossiejay1 I guess we weren't as lucky as you to be born with the knowledge of all things. Some have to be taught really basic lessons first in order to learn. In the meantime, I'll take a look at what rocket science is on your channel. 👍🏾😂

[@sirobb]

@@cossiejay1 oh..... Just had a look at your channel. One average drone video. That's it? I was expecting some 1 million subscribers high level tech channel but..... Your contribution to the world's learning via KZbin is neither numerous nor rocket science is it? 😊

[@gregsmith1089]

You’re a tard