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According to my manual, they heaters are fully automatic and there are no switches to control them. How do I tell if they are heated>?>?
Any easy ID technique??
Dave __________________
Dave - PDX
1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan.
2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black |  |  | | 05-02-2005, 08:48 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 338 |
i think all TIs have heated mirrors washer nozzels and door locks, it might be hard to test them out since nice weather is right around the corner. The mirrors are always on so there's no need for an on off button | | | | | 05-02-2005, 08:58 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 |
Dave,
These mirrors are notorious for not working. I think it is the heating element in the glass that wears out. My passenger side hasn't worked for years and I haven't replaced it because the dealer wants $75 for the part. I've never tried it but I suppose the mirror would be warm to the touch with the car running.
David Bullman | | | | | 05-02-2005, 09:00 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 641 |
**** i just bought a replacement mirror, but bought non heated! **** **** **** ****
-chris __________________
18'' Ace Wheels • Pirelli P7000 SS Tires • Bosal Brospeed Exhaust • B&M Short Throw Kit • H&R Sport Springs • Euro Clears • cat delete • Rogue Engineering Clutch Stop • Modded Airbox • blacked out kidney grilles • Suede Headliner/A Pillars
S52 CONVERSION UNDERWAY | | | | | 05-02-2005, 09:03 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 338 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by schussey **** i just bought a replacement mirror, but bought non heated! **** **** **** ****
-chris | Chris where are you getting your mirrors, ive been looking around lately for a new pair since mine are cooked | | | | | 05-02-2005, 09:40 PM | #6 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
To turn the heated mirrors on you have to have the rear defroster turned on. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds 
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 05-02-2005, 09:49 PM | #7 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MA Posts: 30 |
The mirrors on my 98 sport are on all the time, regardless of the rear defrost being on. This is true for both the stock mirrors and now my M3 mirrors. Just stick your hand out the window and touch the glass, you can feel the heat even in 50-60 degree weather. | | | | | 05-02-2005, 10:00 PM | #8 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 47 |
I'm not sure that's true:
I think the heating element on these cars turns on with the key in the "on" position.
And its not dependent on the outside temp. (The washer nozzles are connected
to an odd, silver-dollar sized thermometer. Not sure what degree trips it. All I know
is this sensor is know to be left dangling in the right-side brake duct in TI's the
world over!)
When, and its not often, but when it gets say below 50 degrees in the morning--
I've had the key in the on position--not starting the car--and I see the heating
element's rectangle appear in my fogged mirror. Sort of cool.
i would like the replace both mirrors with the heated, euro-sepc. ones, but
that's so down my priority list.
-B __________________
'98 ti, open-air roof | | | | | 05-02-2005, 10:27 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 |
Like I said the manual says they come on by themselves at some temp (Don't remember right now) and it does say anytime the key is on....
Dave __________________
Dave - PDX
1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan.
2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | | | 05-03-2005, 08:03 PM | #10 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
If they were on all the time they'd burn out relatively quick. According to my owners manual it says they are activated once the rear defroster is turned on. I'll double check that when i get home. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 05-03-2005, 10:11 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 641 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by rendoll911 Chris where are you getting your mirrors, ive been looking around lately for a new pair since mine are cooked | I already bought one, and got it shipped to my house. But I think I ordered a non heated one.....so not sure if its gonna work. But here is the site.... www.fastbodyparts.com -chris __________________
18'' Ace Wheels • Pirelli P7000 SS Tires • Bosal Brospeed Exhaust • B&M Short Throw Kit • H&R Sport Springs • Euro Clears • cat delete • Rogue Engineering Clutch Stop • Modded Airbox • blacked out kidney grilles • Suede Headliner/A Pillars
S52 CONVERSION UNDERWAY | | | | | 05-03-2005, 11:55 PM | #12 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
hmmm ... heated 4-door, m3 mirrors are about $103 apeice right now. looks to be the same pic as the ones mickd linked to for like $60. don't see separate mirror glass w/o housing for 318ti, but they did have them for m3 (no specification as to heated or not). does anyone know if the heat is literally part of the mirror glass or sits behind it and is part of the mirror housing/mechanism? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-04-2005, 12:59 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Delafield, WI Posts: 471 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti hmmm ... heated 4-door, m3 mirrors are about $103 apeice right now. looks to be the same pic as the ones mickd linked to for like $60. don't see separate mirror glass w/o housing for 318ti, but they did have them for m3 (no specification as to heated or not). does anyone know if the heat is literally part of the mirror glass or sits behind it and is part of the mirror housing/mechanism? | Was going to buy those mirrors, were listed as $57.95, when I added them to my cart the price was $114.95. I sent an email to the company and asked what the deal was, and mentioned several of us from our BMW group were interested in these. I'll let everyone know when I get a reply. | | | | | 05-04-2005, 01:19 AM | #14 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i'm sure you'll get to the bottom of it mickd  i'll be working on rebuilding my calipers while i wait to hear  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 05-04-2005, 02:10 AM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 338 |
maybe they'll do a group buy! | | | | | |
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