Heated Door Mirror Fault Diagnosis and Fix

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
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    In this video, I show that apart from the obvious checks of a blown fuse, there are some quick, simple and effective ways to diagnose or at least narrow down the cause of a heated mirror fault using a standard multimeter.
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Комментарии • 33

  • @cherrybomb786
    @cherrybomb786 7 дней назад

    So helpful! I was hopeless trying to diagnose my heated mirrors not working and then I found your video. Great work!

  • @mjbadboy14
    @mjbadboy14 3 года назад +3

    Followed your steps with my multimeter. Clear and straightforward. I learnt allot with this video and diagnosed my offside mirror as being defective and ordered a new one the next day. Thank you.

  • @Tod_Unctious
    @Tod_Unctious 4 года назад

    I am addicted to your videos at the moment.
    They are informative and very helpful with none of the usual erm erm erm.
    I reckon if I watch all your videos I will be a fully qualified auto electrician maybe 😂
    Awesome stuff. Please keep producing these quality videos.
    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @BoredGeese
    @BoredGeese 2 года назад

    Thank you for this! Will do this over the weekend.

  • @tommig910
    @tommig910 Год назад

    Thank you very much for this video, very clearly explained

  • @mikelangelo187
    @mikelangelo187 Год назад

    Can they be repaired if you can find the break like the rear window defrost or do you have to buy a new one?

  • @user-KoreanJB
    @user-KoreanJB 2 года назад

    great info. I feel I can check mine now. Thanks

  • @anzonix
    @anzonix 5 лет назад

    Nice video. I'm actually having this problem with my driver side (left) mirror not heating. I have just lived with it because last time I had a look new mirror was 50€ so I quess I should look again.

    • @henrikloiske8572
      @henrikloiske8572 Год назад

      Here in Sweden i can buy heated mirrors for my Volvo S60 for 24 euros a piece

  • @dayv
    @dayv 3 года назад

    Nice video and to the point 👍. What do you think would make the mirror read 0 resistance? Just old or damaged?

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  3 года назад +1

      Do you mean the meter was reading 0.000?

  • @Twister130
    @Twister130 Год назад

    Thank you really ever so so much

  • @arildanfinsen8288
    @arildanfinsen8288 3 года назад

    Thanks alof for great videos! I love them as they have helped me do alot of repairs and upgrades, f.ex. big/police brakes. I have a 2005 and would like to upgrade my mirrors in order to get mirrors with turning lights, but I don't know how to get them to work, as the wiring will have to be rebuild/led to the mirrors instead of beeing connected to the excisting turning lights on the sides. Do you know or would you tell me or make a video? I think many people would appreciate it, there is no video on the RUclips channel showing how to do this as I have searched for some time already. If you know of anywhere that shows this upgrade, I would be foreve greatful!!! Thanks alot in advance.

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  3 года назад +1

      I wouldn't go altering the wiring just for some extra lighting.
      Far too many things to go wrong.

    • @arildanfinsen8288
      @arildanfinsen8288 3 года назад

      @@sirobb thanks for the advice. I thought the 2005 had the same wiring as the 2007 as they are both facelift-models. I learned a lesson when consulting my Volvo-mechanic. You confirmed his comment. Thanks 🤗😊😇

  • @ttrs_8j_ss494
    @ttrs_8j_ss494 Год назад

    Are these mirrors polarity sensitive? Can any of the wires go back each/both ways? Thanks

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Год назад +1

      Pretty sure it doesn't matter but it's quick enough to check current draw in both positions with a multimeter like shown.

    • @ttrs_8j_ss494
      @ttrs_8j_ss494 Год назад

      @@sirobb Thanks, reason am asking is because i only have a light up meter and i tested my old glass for continuity and didn’t have any then when i received my new used glass it did have continuity however when i come back to fit i had forgotten which one went where but worked the way i had fitted it. Only just done the job 20mins ago seems to work but wanted to double check

  • @MrCosmin94
    @MrCosmin94 5 лет назад

    My mirrors just fell to the ground I glued them back but the heating isnt working anymore of course. I need to order new ones. Where can I get new ones?

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  5 лет назад

      I bought mine from a Volvo breaker on eBay.

    • @bigbluechopper24
      @bigbluechopper24 4 года назад

      I got a new pattern replacement for about £10 from ebay. Been working well for 2 years so far.

  • @anzonix
    @anzonix 5 лет назад

    Whats the milage on the D5? :D

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  5 лет назад

      205k miles

  • @mikhailgrigoryev5757
    @mikhailgrigoryev5757 9 месяцев назад

    ...Or check the continuity of the fuse?

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  9 месяцев назад

      Fuse continuity is tested and proved with voltage test across the fuse contacts. If the fuse was blown, the voltage drop would be out of range.
      The tests shown should be sufficient.

    • @mikhailgrigoryev5757
      @mikhailgrigoryev5757 9 месяцев назад

      @@sirobb a voltage test specially on a running vehicle could spike the current and if the fuse wasn't the problem before, it could be after the short caused by the volt meter

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  9 месяцев назад

      @@mikhailgrigoryev5757 A voltage test cannot short anything. That's not how meters work. If you feel my video lacks anything, please do your version and post the link. I'm always happy to learn more.

  • @cossiejay1
    @cossiejay1 Год назад

    why not scrap all this and just test the mirror first

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Год назад

      Please explain?

    • @cossiejay1
      @cossiejay1 Год назад

      not rocket science is it messing around just test the mirror glass with multimeter @@sirobb

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Год назад +1

      @@cossiejay1 I guess we weren't as lucky as you to be born with the knowledge of all things. Some have to be taught really basic lessons first in order to learn.
      In the meantime, I'll take a look at what rocket science is on your channel. 👍🏾😂

    • @sirobb
      @sirobb  Год назад

      @@cossiejay1 oh..... Just had a look at your channel. One average drone video. That's it?
      I was expecting some 1 million subscribers high level tech channel but.....
      Your contribution to the world's learning via RUclips is neither numerous nor rocket science is it? 😊

    • @gregsmith1089
      @gregsmith1089 8 месяцев назад

      You’re a tard