Heated Door Mirrors
Heated door mirrors have a heating element behind the glass that clears ice, frost and condensation.
What is Heated Door Mirrors?
They often switch on together with the heated rear window. Some cars heat them automatically in cold or damp weather. The heating element is usually bonded to the back of the mirror glass. On some cars the heating also switches on when the rear window heater is used for demisting.
How it works
A thin heating film or printed track behind the glass warms it when current flows.
Why it matters for your car
Replacement mirror glass must include the heater and the correct contacts. Corroded or broken contacts on the back of the glass stop the heating.
Other terms
- A/C Compressor
- Alternator
- Anti-roll Bar
- CCS Connector (Combined Charging System)
- CV Joint (Constant Velocity Joint)
- Diesel Knock (Combustion Knock)
- Door Hinge
- Engine Break-in (Running-in)
- Engine Displacement (Engine Capacity)
- Engine Mount
- Hybrid Vehicle (HEV)
- Hydraulic Lifter (Hydraulic Tappet)
- Oversteer
- Port Fuel Injection
- Reference Voltage (5 V Supply)
- RTV Silicone Sealant (Gasket Maker)
- Turbo Actuator (Wastegate Or VGT Actuator)
- Voltage Regulator
- Wading Depth
- Wheel Cleaner