Heated side view mirrors

[Ry' N Jen]

Good day,

How hard is is to retro-fit heated side view mirrors?
Is the heating element already affixed to the back of the mirror panel or is it a peel and stick unit that you fit yourself to a replacement mirror panel?
I understand that they turn on when the rear defrost is turned on. Is the wiring already in the side view mirror housing?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Ry'

 

[offrovering]

pop your door panel off, see if you have wiring harness behind there. if you do, which you may, you just need to get the heated mirrors.

it is not just an element, you have to buy the whole new mirror, including the new housing.

 

[Atrus]

I'm not well edumacated here....were heated mirrors an option for US domestic Liberties? I have power mirrors, so does this mean the "wiring" you speak of is there? If so, I think I may be watching for a set of these because it'd be darn useful at times!

 

[Marlon_JB2]

I'm not well edumacated here....were heated mirrors an option for US domestic Liberties? I have power mirrors, so does this mean the "wiring" you speak of is there? If so, I think I may be watching for a set of these because it'd be darn useful at times!

Yes, it was an option. I'm not sure if it was ever standard on a specific model however.

and for future reference: There were no mirror changes from '02-'07.

 

[hyde]

There were no mirror changes from '02-'07.

08s will tell you who the most beautiful of all in the world is...
mirror mirror on the jeep..

 

[Dave]

08s will tell you who the most beautiful of all in the world is...
mirror mirror on the jeep..

Hyed........That only works if you are a Blonde Tinkerbell and have a nickel bag of magic dust....

Dave

 

[HIM_Tattoos]

I was thinking this exact same thing on the way to work this morning, sorry I'm not anymore help.

 

[J-Thompson]

I dont know much about what has them and if it was standard or not but our KJ has them and we love them
They even help in the rain ,keeps the mirrors dry

 

[Atrus]

do they have the "defrost" symbol engraved in the glass? It'd make it easy to spot them in a junkyard.

 

[Dave]

Socks.....I tried looking it up.....the heated mirror has a heating element (wires) built into it. So I guess you would have to change the mirror. If this is the case, it must come with a harness and connector attached to it. I guess you would need to take a door panel off and see what the wireing looks like and if there is a connector hanging there with nothing connected to it. The heated mirror has a little heat symbol on the bottom side closest to the door so it is a different mirror.

Couldn't find any more info. lf you check with a dealer to see what the replacement looks like, they should have a complete description and know if the mirror comes with a harness and can be just plugged in and work.

Sorry I can't be any better help.

Dave

 

[Gentleman]

The connector should have the wires for heat, 2 wires, the mirror if not heated will not have any connection to the 2 wires, but there is not a separate connection for the heat function,

 

[Atrus]

That's what I was wondering - so, the vehicle only has 1 standard harness going to the mirror? In the case of a non-heated mirror, the heating element wires just have nothing to connect to in the mirror?

This would mean that any KJ with power mirrors (did any come without?) would be plug and play for heated mirrors?

 

[maverick7321]

That's what I was wondering - so, the vehicle only has 1 standard harness going to the mirror? In the case of a non-heated mirror, the heating element wires just have nothing to connect to in the mirror?

This would mean that any KJ with power mirrors (did any come without?) would be plug and play for heated mirrors?

That will be great if that is the case I might even find a pair to install on my 05.

Atrus let me know if you find out that they wires are there and that it is just plug and play.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

That sounds to easy to be true!
I'll have to pull the door panel this weekend and hopefully find a small wiring harness just waiting to be plugged in to a heated mirror.

I have another question if you folks don't mind!
I figure it is easier to ask first before I f#$k something first.
Jeniffer and I are still unfamiliar with Jeeps so all the help we get is greatly appreciated.

How do you pop the door panel off?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

do they have the "defrost" symbol engraved in the glass? It'd make it easy to spot them in a junkyard.

I *believe* so. Just look on Limiteds and Renegades.

 

[offrovering]

How do you pop the door panel off?

Thanks in advance.

you can get a pin puller tool to remove the plastic pins that hold the panel on.

the easiest way, put your fingers on the top of the panel, up by the window, pull away, gently, but forcefully, you will feel the plastic pins pop out. work your way around the door.

before you do that, I think there are a couple screws that need to be unscrewed, one is in the door handle behind a little piece of plastic, maybe another in the little armrest type handle thing. also look on the side by the door jam.

its not hard, good luck. and if you break some of the plastic screws/pins, yo ucan buy more at the dealer or parts store.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Ok, that doesn't sound too difficult at all.
Thank you.

 

[Atrus]

That sounds to easy to be true!
I'll have to pull the door panel this weekend and hopefully find a small wiring harness just waiting to be plugged in to a heated mirror.

I'm not sure if you'd find the "small" harness. I know NOTHING about this, as I haven't had the door panel off at all. My assumption is it's all one plug. So, if you have power mirrors (I think all KJ's do?), then you may not see another plug. This is what Gentlemen is saying too. You'll have to get a wiring diagram or test the existing plug's pins to see if there is a provision for the heating element (i.e., current across two of them, or one to ground when rear defrost is on).

I have the 2006 service manual, so maybe I'll take a gander tonight and see what it shows.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I'm going to stop in at the local Dealerships parts department and ask some questions and see if I can get some information out of them.

Cheers
Ry.

 

[JeepJeepster]

I *believe* so. Just look on Limiteds and Renegades.

Mine do.