Door mirrors not heating?

[davidhowson]

Hi Guys

Earlier this year I replaced both of my door mirror glass components as neither was warming up any more and with the wintery mornings and evenings, they really do make a huge difference. So I am pleased I replaced them.
However, at £35 per side plus postage it's another expense if this goes wrong.

I wondered if anyone else has this problem as I am considering trailing a cheaper fix if there was enough interest?? This could apply to any model, but specifically the 3200 / 4200 / GS for now.

Please let me know if there's any interest.

I have also found a fix for the clock backlight which I will post about later.

Best wishes

-David-

 

[Steve GS]

Haven't been able to test mine as never driven in cold frosty mornings.

 

[karatemaserati]

forgive the captain obvious but... fuse?

 

[davidhowson]

forgive the captain obvious but... fuse?

No but good thought, as the glass still moves with the switch / reverse gear plus there was 12volts at the heater element connection.
It was definitely the heater elements, now the new glass is very toasty!

-David-

 

[Gp79]

These mirrors are the same as the Alfa 166, so should be able to get the mirrors a bit cheaper, rather than maserati prices.

 

[CatmanV2]

I've never even noticed mine getting hot.

C

 

[BennyD]

Why bother with what's behind? Any Blue lights will become apparent very quickly so bollox to anything else.