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side mirror... 850

posted by  someone claiming to be val on  Sun Nov 30 10:58 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Hi,
94/850 drivers side-mirror does not defrost, any suggestion where the fault is? Thanks, val








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side mirror... 850

posted by  Gerald C on  Sun Nov 30 11:56 CST 2003
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The connector may be the problem (not likely, though). Adjust the mirror to its outboard extreme, and peak through the gap to see if the connector has come loose. If it has, use needle-nose pliars to replace it.

The most likely problem is that the heating element has failed, and you must replace the mirror to fix it. The mirror simply snaps off from a plastic connector. From the same outboard position, put your hand in the gap and pull firmly. This move takes some confidence, but it works. And since you are buying a new mirror glass, no need to worry about breaking the old one anyway. The new mirror just snaps on the same way with a little pressure.

Gerald C








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side mirror... 850

posted by  jda2000 on  Sun Nov 30 11:41 CST 2003
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check the wire connector at the back of the mirror, could be loose or disconnected.
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posted by  danielflading on  Sun Nov 30 11:39 CST 2003
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either there is no power to the mirror heater or the element has failed. check for 12volts going to the mirror heater first, then check the resistance through the element.

Dan







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