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mini-kerm · Jan 10th, 2008, 07:20 PM

Forgive my dumbness, but how exactly do these work and turn on/off? I only picked my mini up the other day so i'm a total newbie.

rkw · Jan 11th, 2008, 06:26 AM

They are always heated while the car is turned on. Yes, that means even during warm weather. It is described in the Owner's Manual.

LoDRpR · Feb 15th, 2008, 08:05 PM

I don't have the heated mirrors on my '04 Cooper.

Do you think it's possible to add this option somehow? What do I need to buy

Fizzoid · Feb 15th, 2008, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original)

They are always heated while the car is turned on. Yes, that means even during warm weather. It is described in the Owner's Manual.

Really? The dealer I bought mine from said the mirrors don't heat up unless the temp is 7 degrees or less.

cristo · Feb 16th, 2008, 01:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fizzoid (original)

Really? The dealer I bought mine from said the mirrors don't heat up unless the temp is 7 degrees or less.

My initial thought is that he lied,
but on further thinking, he's merely ignorant.

LeakyTurnip · Feb 16th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fizzoid (original)

Really? The dealer I bought mine from said the mirrors don't heat up unless the temp is 7 degrees or less.

Your dealer is right about the mirrors, not to sure about the temperature though. The manual states that they come on automatically at a preset temperature, but I thought it was around 5c. The washer jets are always heated.

cristo · Feb 16th, 2008, 10:47 PM

The 1st Gen MINI mirrors and washer jets (what fizzoid has) are on whenever the car is on,
whatever the temperature.

mikeythemini · Feb 17th, 2008, 08:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LoDRpR (original)

I don't have the heated mirrors on my '04 Cooper.

Do you think it's possible to add this option somehow? What do I need to buy

I have retro fitted them to my car, you need to buy new glasses, then wire them into the car

3rdpillar · Feb 18th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

I have retro fitted them to my car, you need to buy new glasses, then wire them into the car

I like this, supporting vendors offering solutions. This is how this community thrives. Long may it continue.

mikeythemini · Feb 18th, 2008, 11:46 AM

p.s. I wire mine into the heated rear window circuit so you can have them on when you want - a more co2 friendly solution

LoDRpR · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Thanks a lot mikey for the advice. Though, one more question arises: can you tell me what kind of wires have you used to get the proper energy to the mirrors? I'm not a specialist but I believe the cables should also have some specs

Thanks!

appmacguy · Apr 24th, 2008, 09:24 AM

Hi guys, I got a used 4 month old (57 plate) Cooper last week and wondered if there is any way to tell if you have heated mirrors and washer jets at all. It has the visibility pack which includes the heated front windscreen, but heated mirrors & washer jets weren't mentioned on the advert.

Do I have to wait for a frost to tell?

Fizzoid · Apr 24th, 2008, 09:43 AM

Nope, after the car's been running for say 5 mins, put your hand on the wingmirror and if it's warm, they're heated.

appmacguy · Apr 24th, 2008, 09:46 AM

Do they get that hot they would feel warm to the touch? I feel a bit of a plonker for not trying that!

Fizzoid · Apr 24th, 2008, 09:49 AM

The don't get hot, but warm enough so you know.

Jan 10th, 2008, 07:20 PM	#1
mini-kerm MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halifax Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Heated Mirrors & Washer Jets Forgive my dumbness, but how exactly do these work and turn on/off? I only picked my mini up the other day so i'm a total newbie.

Feb 16th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
LeakyTurnip Mull Fember Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 115 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fizzoid (original) Really? The dealer I bought mine from said the mirrors don't heat up unless the temp is 7 degrees or less. Your dealer is right about the mirrors, not to sure about the temperature though. The manual states that they come on automatically at a preset temperature, but I thought it was around 5c. The washer jets are always heated. 2007 Pepper White/Black - MINI Cooper D Complete with Go Faster 'Bonnet' Stripes!

Feb 17th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LoDRpR (original) I don't have the heated mirrors on my '04 Cooper. Do you think it's possible to add this option somehow? What do I need to buy I have retro fitted them to my car, you need to buy new glasses, then wire them into the car Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Feb 18th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	p.s. I wire mine into the heated rear window circuit so you can have them on when you want - a more co2 friendly solution Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 24th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 234 Offline	Hi guys, I got a used 4 month old (57 plate) Cooper last week and wondered if there is any way to tell if you have heated mirrors and washer jets at all. It has the visibility pack which includes the heated front windscreen, but heated mirrors & washer jets weren't mentioned on the advert. Do I have to wait for a frost to tell? 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

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Jan 11th, 2008, 06:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 06:18 PM Posts: 589 Offline	They are always heated while the car is turned on. Yes, that means even during warm weather. It is described in the Owner's Manual.

Feb 15th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoDRpR MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucharest Local Time: 04:18 AM Posts: 20 Offline	I don't have the heated mirrors on my '04 Cooper. Do you think it's possible to add this option somehow? What do I need to buy

Feb 15th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fizzoid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original) They are always heated while the car is turned on. Yes, that means even during warm weather. It is described in the Owner's Manual. Really? The dealer I bought mine from said the mirrors don't heat up unless the temp is 7 degrees or less.

Feb 16th, 2008, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 2,202 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fizzoid (original) Really? The dealer I bought mine from said the mirrors don't heat up unless the temp is 7 degrees or less. My initial thought is that he lied, but on further thinking, he's merely ignorant.

Feb 16th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 2,202 Offline	The 1st Gen MINI mirrors and washer jets (what fizzoid has) are on whenever the car is on, whatever the temperature.

Feb 18th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
3rdpillar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 509 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) I have retro fitted them to my car, you need to buy new glasses, then wire them into the car I like this, supporting vendors offering solutions. This is how this community thrives. Long may it continue.

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
LoDRpR MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucharest Local Time: 04:18 AM Posts: 20 Offline	Thanks a lot mikey for the advice. Though, one more question arises: can you tell me what kind of wires have you used to get the proper energy to the mirrors? I'm not a specialist but I believe the cables should also have some specs Thanks!

Apr 24th, 2008, 09:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Fizzoid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Nope, after the car's been running for say 5 mins, put your hand on the wingmirror and if it's warm, they're heated.

Apr 24th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
appmacguy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 234 Offline	Do they get that hot they would feel warm to the touch? I feel a bit of a plonker for not trying that! 57 Mini Cooper, Astro Black.

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Apr 24th, 2008, 09:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
Fizzoid MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Local Time: 02:18 AM Posts: 129 Offline	The don't get hot, but warm enough so you know.

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