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when do the heated mirrors work?
What activates the circuit for the heated mirrors (92 300D)? The manual mentions that they operate at "low ambient temps." Does this mean it looks to the outside temp sensor for a signal?
Thanks!
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's) |
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I dont know how MB does it, but it is triggered by the rear defrost or the heated seats in most cars.
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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale 2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold 2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably) 1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast) 1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style) 2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails) |
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Hmmm... well mine are on at all times, but I don't have heated seats and the rear defrost is not on. My temp sensor is bad, though, and shows under freezing at all times. I thought maybe that was the problem. I have a different (known good) sensor to try, so maybe that'll help!
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's) |
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For the w201, there's a thermostat on the back of each mirror (see attached service manual section). Maybe yours is similar?
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Each mirror has a thermostat/switch stuck to the back of it.
Hard to tell when they're working without an ammeter.
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Thanks guys... I'll keep investigating! (They are definitely working, though -- or one is, anyway. It's very warm on cool days!)
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's) |
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