Heated Mirrors

[JimbobA2TDiSport]

I've just got the heated mirror glass from Vagparts
I'm now trying to work out how the get the mirror glass out of the mirror. I presume its just a case of pulling it in the right way but don't want to pull too hard without knowing I'm doing it right.
I think I'm gonna have to mail skipton01 and get the workshop manuals.

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[Rob Earl]

It's really easy. Move the mirror to the extreme left or right so you've got a gap to get your fingers behind & then give it a tug. It's held on by a circular plastic clip in the centre of the mirror.

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[JimbobA2TDiSport]

Cheers Rob
Sounds simple. I'll try it tomorrow. I'd already had a little go but didn't want to pull too hard without being sure I was doing the right thing.


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[mustoes]

Is there an easy way of knowing whether you have the wires present for the heated mirrors i.e. from chassis code/yregistration year/model etc other than pulling the mirror off?

Also...how do the mirrors turn on????

[JimbobA2TDiSport]

I'd heard they were there on all so took the risk. they come on with the heated rear screen, I've also heard but can't confirm they come on below 5 degrees as well but that may be BS or something I've made up.
The mirrors aren't too hard to take off, although I managed to crack one of them through over confidence, the first one went really well and I got ****y. but hey the old ones would only end up cluttering my garage as I a hoarder and probably would never have got round to selling the none heated ones anyway.

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[spike]

To help removal and replacement of the mirror glasses you can unscrew part of the casing on the underside of the housing - a torx type driver is required. With the mirrors on full lock, you can pull from the front and poke from the back.(It helps if you have got long fingers) On replacement, I also lightly greased the retaining ring so the new glass popped back in without exerting too much force

[alanm]

I've just done mine and your tip about removing the underside cover on the mirror housing made the job a real doddle.

The heated mirrors are a great help de-icing the car these frosty mornings.

[Emm]

Hi

Just found this:

Hi,

I heard that you can retro-fit heated mirrors on an Audi A2 by simply replacing the existing plain mirror glasses with heated mirror glasses.

Apparently only one type of door control unit is fitted - irrespective of whether or not the Winter Pack is factory-fitted. The CAN bus supposedly "trains" the mirrors automatically and they are then switched together with the heated rear window via the HRW switch.

Maybe I just got lucky - I tried this out on my 2005 Audi A2 and amazingly it worked without any problems. Has anyone else had any experience with this "plug & play" upgrade? Would it work on all models, or just on the post 2004, slightly facelifted models (like mine) with the ribbed service flap/grille?

On A2's where it may work, it would be a cheap upgrade. While not really essential in our temperate climate, I do find the upgrade useful for clearing the mirrors when they're covered in frost, dew or raindrops.

I'd be interested to hear anyone else's experiences? Is it a well-known fact amongst the A2 internet community or have I discovered something new here?

Cheers, 8Z0



Any idea if it works??

[alanm]

At first I thought my 2003 tdi SE didn't have the necessary wiring & connectors but they were tucked away neatly behind the wiring to the electric mirror motors.

Turned out to be one of the easiest mods I've ever done on a car.

[Emm]

So any ideas of the cost?

[alanm]

From vagparts.com (prices minus 10% with A2OC discount card).

For RHD cars:
RHS = £32.91
LHS = £27.22

[erstens]

Hi

The CAN bus supposedly "trains" the mirrors automatically and they are then switched together with the heated rear window via the HRW switch.


Not automatically on every A2! It works with some (so mine) but other models (the newer ones?) need VAG-COM for program the controlunit correctly.
What needs to bee done is here: http://www.a2-freun.de/forum/showthread.php?p=644264#post644264
(change chanal 60 from 0 to 1).

[herusix]

I have a 2001 (51 reg) A2 and although it doesnt appear to have been specced with the winterpack ,I can confirm that on mine the mirrorglass was already of the heated variety and comes on with the heated rear window.

Is this just a fluke or was the removal of heated mirrors as standard, a cost cutting measure for later model years.

[spike]

Hi herusix
I think you were just lucky as I'm almost certain none of our other club members without the winter pack found they had the heated mirrors.
My May 2001 TDi did not have them so its not something Audi just took off the spec on later cars.
It does appear however that every car has the wiring for the heated mirrors.

Cheers Spike

[erstens]

Spike is correct 100%

cheers erstens

[alanm]

....... will the heated mirrors work when you switch the HRW on?

Or, is it possible with a 2003 car that I'll have to go to Audi to get them activated?

I've presumed that if the wiring is there, the heated mirrors will be 'plug and play'. I'll be well miffed if this ain't the case!

[ULP]

Maybe I just got lucky - I tried this out on my 2005 Audi A2 and amazingly it worked without any problems. Has anyone else had any experience with this "plug & play" upgrade? Would it work on all models, or just on the post 2004, slightly facelifted models (like mine) with the ribbed service flap/grille?

On A2's where it may work, it would be a cheap upgrade. While not really essential in our temperate climate, I do find the upgrade useful for clearing the mirrors when they're covered in frost, dew or raindrops.

I've done it (2005 registered, 2004 built) and it was easy - the wires are tucked away behind the glass mounting and I believe this is true of all A2's.

I fitted mine in about 5 minutes without damage (and I'm a ham-fisted clot), simply put masking tape over the old mirror and along the outside edge of the mirror housing, gently level the glass away using a palete knife or similar (pushing against the masking-taped mirror housing) and then push the new glass in.

I have to say I never use them (my car is garaged and it never clears quick enough when I reverse out of a parking space) but...well...it's done now...

[Skipton01]

....... will the heated mirrors work when you switch the HRW on?

Or, is it possible with a 2003 car that I'll have to go to Audi to get them activated?

I've presumed that if the wiring is there, the heated mirrors will be 'plug and play'. I'll be well miffed if this ain't the case!

Alan, I've yet to encounter a UK car where the function needs activating in the comfort module, but you could be the exception!

If you are, no need to visit Audi, just find a local VAG COM equipped member who will be able to do it for you for a lot less than your dealer.

Cheers,

Mike

[erstens]

....... will the heated mirrors work when you switch the HRW on?

Or, is it possible with a 2003 car that I'll have to go to Audi to get them activated?

I've presumed that if the wiring is there, the heated mirrors will be 'plug and play'. I'll be well miffed if this ain't the case!
I answered this question allready:
Not automatically on every A2! It works with some (so mine) but other models (the newer ones?) need VAG-COM for program the controlunit correctly.
What needs to bee done is here: http://www.a2-freun.de/forum/showthr...264#post644264
(change chanal 60 from 0 to 1).

So it works automaticly by some A2 but not in every one.

[alanm]

Is there any way of knowing whether the mirrors will work, other than by trial and error?

[Skipton01]

Is there any way of knowing whether the mirrors will work, other than by trial and error?

Strictly speaking, no, but as I said before, I've yet to come across one that didn't work 'out of the box' in the UK.

Cheers,

Mike

[alanm]

Within a minute of switching the HRW on, the heated mirror lenses were nice and warm to the touch.

So, heated mirror lenses are deffo 'plug & play' for an April 2003 tdi 75 SE.

In the UK, that is.

[Xiter]

I had them on my previous Mauritius blue petrol, and I second the fact they only come on in combination with the rear screen. I rarely had any use of them though, even in this climate. -11 degrees celsius today...snow expected tonight. I wouldn't want to be without the heated seats, though.