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2008 prius both side mirror is not heated

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  1. richard203

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    so i pressed the rear defroster and try to feel my side mirror both of them are not heated. I thought all years 2nd gen Prius have heated mirror.
     
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    I never thot so . I don't see a fuse for. but eh what do I know. I added aftermarket heated mirrors to my 01 sienna van 44 dollars each. Easy connection . Never been on .

    SM-A715F ?
     
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    It's listed on my 2007 window sticker as:

    Dual Color-keyed Power Heated Outside Mirrors

    So yes, it was available. It is listed under Standard Equipment, whether that means it was put on every car or not, I don't know.

    The Optional List includes:
    FE Fifty state emissions
    HE Package #1 Includes: Backup Camera, Smart Key System, AM/FM CD with 6 Speakers, Aux Audio Input Miniplug, and MP3/WMA Playback Capability
    TV Touring Edition
     
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    maybe you can't feel it
     
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    If somebody you know has a thermal imager, it should be pretty easy to see (if you get a good angle so the mirror isn't reflecting the sun or something).
     
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    According to this 2008 brochure, it is not available on the base model, a package option on the mid level, and standard on Touring models:
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    oh i guess only some prius have heated mirror. I was wondering is the wiring there? can i just buy heated mirror and plug it in and done with it or i ned to wire it?
     
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    I honestly don't think the wiring is there if you look for the heated mirrors fuse if you look in the slot where the heated mirror fuse would go you see blank plastic you don't see any wiring in that spot where the fuse goes I'm sure it'll be the same on the Prius I have a touring model 05 and a nicer model 09 but it's not a tourer no fog lights and I don't believe it has heated mirrors now adding the heated plate to the back of my mirror may not be a big deal but in the southeast United States I'm certainly not going to be one to be fooling with that

    SM-A715F ?
     
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    Correct can't feel 9n my van but they clear fast. My fluke heat gun thingy say 97 degree @28 outside

    SM-A715F ?
     
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    I checked my prius with the vin and mines a package 2 with HG package and HZ package which have outside heated mirror. i'll use a temp gun to see if it working or not, I'll post an update after i use a temp gun to see if its heating up.
     
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    So my question would be. do you live somewhere where you notice heated mirrors working ? Or new to you vehicle? Or just checking my car sticker to things really in vehicle ?

    SM-A715F ?
     
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    most of my car have heated mirrors so im not new to it. i live in CA and at night when its get cold the mirror would fog up and I usually use the heated mirror to clear it but when I use it on my prius doesn't look like its going away thats why i asked.
     
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    Yes humidity build up is like water droplets very small and close together. Or something like it's not frost to be removed . In my van I don't think that would clear as fast as ice snow . I don't spend alot of time in rearviews. They're back they're.

    SM-A715F ?
     
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    most of the time my other cars they cleared the side mirror very fast which is why i love having heated mirror on all my cars no ned to go out and use a towel to clean them up. I will update this when I get it tested with a temp gun.
     
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    ok, so i just tested the temp on both mirror and its 65-68 degree which i think its like outside temp. I will be checking the side mirror heater rely since the mirror heater fuse is good.
     
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    The mirror glass comes out by popping the bottom edge toward you (easiest by aiming the mirror way up first), then it kind of hinges around clips at the top until you tug it off of those.

    If nothing else solves the mystery, you can pop the glass out and see if you've got the glass with heater wires attached on the back, or not.
     
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    to bring this from the dead i will give an update in a few days. I ordered a new heated side mirror from amazon to see if it heat up or not and check the wiring for voltage at the sametime.
     
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    if any1 have wiring diagram for the side mirror that would be great too.
     
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    Did you buy a driver or passenger side?

    If you need a passenger side too, there's a member selling one for $15 plus shipping.
     
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    i brought the passenger side since driver side is out of stock
     
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