Replace Heated Side Mirror Glass. EASY! (Any Volkswagen)
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- čas přidán 24. 03. 2019
- I got a quick video for you today! Replacing a broken or non-functional heated door mirror glass/heating element is incredibly easy. I did this on a 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen, but the job is identical on any Jetta, Passat, GTI, Golf, Alltrack, Tiguan, Touareg, etc after the mid 2000's.
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Sorry for the stupid question but does the battery need to disconnected?
No, probably not. I was a little overzealous the day I did this. :-)
@@JasonExplainsThings That's a relief. Thank you for getting back to me, seriously appreciate it!
Just did this without disconnecting the battey, so no. Good video though
@@JasonExplainsThings lol okay thank goodness 😅
Yep, confirmed, just changed it, didn't touch the battery. Connected the two electrical pieces with the car off though. Turned car back on and everything working fine!
I just did this today on my Volkswagen Golf. I was only able to find the new glass at the Volkswagen dealership. It cost a little more than $170. I was going to install it myself, but since the parts department was empty and there were no other customers the parts guy did it for me. It probably took him about 45 seconds. I wish I had known where to look to find the glass for $45.
I bowed to your superior intellect. I just did another search and found it for under $30 being sold by Amazon. I don't know why I couldn't find it the first time.
Oh man! Bummer!
I cannot express how thankful I am for this quick to the point and highly helpful video and item link. I almost paid $92.00+ tax for it and instead used the link provided and paid only $40 at Amazon. Much appreciated 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻
A couple of points, you don't need to disconnect the battery, but if you decide to do so, ALWAYS disconnect the earth first, it removes the risk of shorting your tools between the terminal and any parts of the car.
I was going to point out the same thing.
It can real interesting, real quick if the wrench you’re loosening the non ground terminal with comes into contact with any metal part in the engine compartment with the negative terminal still attached.
Which one is the earth ??
@@WatchTheTitles the black or negative side
should u reconnect with the earth first as well? or it doesnt matter?
I just replaced my touareg's mirror in under 5 minutes after watching this, thank you!
This gave me all the information I needed to do the job. Went so fast. Thanks for the reminder to disconnect the battery. I bought an OEM driver side mirror, about $102 out the door. I read the reviews on the Amazon cheapies and didn't get a warm fuzzy feeling (I depend on this mirror to see!), and FCPEuro had OEM but estimated a 9 day delivery, way too long. VW parts was $20 more, but had it to me the next day.
finally someone that made a good video thats clear to see and follow (not all the others out there where people can't even hold the camera still). Thank you!
Perfect, just what I needed. Nice video.
Excellent video, very uplifting and a real money saver!
The replacement driver's side mirror glass that I bought for my wife's 2007 Rabbit cost a mere $15, and installation was as simple as depicted in the video with one exeption: My replacement did not include the springy stainless steel thing that has a blob of grease on the end. I was able to remove it from the original mirror by force with a pair of pliers - Thus breaking a little bit of the black plastic. But the stainless part came out undamaged and snapped right into place on the new mirror. After that, everything went smoothly.
BTW I didn't bother disconnecting the battery because I figured there was no chance of the mirror de-fogger running without the vehicle's defroster turned on.
Thanks very much for this exceptionally helpful video.
Oh wow, seems so simple! I had some kids play target practice on my driver's side with a BB gun. So glad I didn't take this in to a dealer. Thank you!
Just wanted to say thanks, did this on my Mk7 Golf, an absolute doddle 👍👍👍
Amazing + Easy Pizzy. Thanks for the video. Got the mirror for about 80€ and fixed it myself using this video. God bless you.
This came in handy for us today! Thank you for posting!
Watched today changed the mirror on my Gold MK7 2013 in about 4 minutes, I was a little naughty and didn't disconnect the battery but all is working as it should. Many thanks for the vid really appreciated.
Yeah probably not necessary... but I try to take all precautions when I do how-to videos.
Thanks super helpful going to give it a try!
thank you so much! simple, perfect and informative excellent job man!
Thank you so much for this show 🌹🌹🌹
Didn't even think about being able to do this myself. Just paid $150+ to replace the mirror. Future reference I will come to CZcams first. Thank you for providing the world with your knowledge.
You got it! Some stuff is surprisingly easy.
Thanks for the info, I just purchased a used mk7 GTI with a cracked drivers side mirror/glass.
Thanks so much for the video, really helpfully.🎉
I just did mine. I think I took 11 minutes. :) Most of that time was having to fiddle with a metal spacer that came with the replacement from Amazon. Super simple (and I did not disconnect the battery.)
Thanks for this video! It really helped.
You're welcome Sir.
Thanks for the video. It helped👌
Good video. Mine started coming loose today . Noticed it while driving. Damn thing was shaking big time. At first I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me 😂.
I just did this today on my Volkswagen Golf. I was only able to find the new glass at the Volkswagen dealership. It cost a little more than $170. I was going to install it myself, but since the parts department was empty and there were no other customers the parts guy did it for me. It probably took him about 45 seconds. I wish I had known where to look to find the glass for $45.
Hi can tbis be done for a 2017 vw beetle ? Thanks so much
Worth a try thanks. I’ve tried long nose pliers but even that’s too big.
Thanks to this video I have had several mirrors stolen!
Awesome! Thank you!
My rear view mirror is loose, just drove on the thruway and he bottom was shaking in the wind. From your video it seems it should just snap back on. Can you confirm?
I'm playing on just ordering the mirror and not the heating element, is there a specific glue I should use? I guess it's there a glue that doesn't take damage from heating up. Jb weld?
I need to replace the plastic ring around the mirror housing. Any help in doing this? Part of it is broken off.
Just watched this to figure out if I can DIY swapping to euro mirror glass on my JSW and that definitely looks easy enough lol. they are aspherical so there's way less blindspots
Did you have a link?
i tried to do everything same. Even mirror is also same size. but my mirror is no getting in. how to fix it???
Good into... Saved life
Where do I get that glass? Non heating. Just glass. Mine broke
That was a lot easier than I thought! I bought my mirrors from the dealer (2015 VW Golf Sportwagen TDi), and I paid $179 for the passenger's side and $189 for the driver's side.....
What happened?
@@Simon11354 the cause for buying the mirrors? The passenger's side mirror just started falling off of the backing, I think it delaminated from the really cold weather. I bought both mirrors because I figured if one reached the end of its life cycle, the other one might fail soon too.
@@d3w4yn3 Oh yeah happened to me too, i always have heating on and im thinking thats maybe why it fell off
Because it's a DC heating element, is the polarity of the heater connectors really all that important?
Thanks!
ok mine appears to have 3 wires and am having a hard time figuring out how to disconnect bottom wires, any help would be great
PS turn the ignition off again before you disconnect the battery. Thank you for the demo
Muchos gracias
If I'm not replying the heating element because my glass fell off what kind of glue can I use to attach it
That’s what happened to mine. I was going to just glue it back on but I’m having trouble finding just the glass (mine shattered). However, Automotive Goop is what was recommended.
I just used super glue and it worked without any issues
You should disconnect the negative to avoid shorting the positive with tools etc
Thanks man!! Very easy with the video.
is there a fuse for the heated mirror if so would i need to replace it and which fuse is it please and thank you ?
I suggest Googling that. :-) I don't have the car anymore.
Will that work on Tiguan 2017.
Should... your mirror would be different but the process is the same.
Thanks.
Quick question. The glass part only fell off for some reason for my Passat. Everything else is still intact. Can I just glue it or does it need replacing entirely?
From my research the defrost might not work properly if you just glue new glass on.
Living in the salt belt sucks.. My connecting pins are like fused to the prongs on the mirror or something, can't take it off.
On my Vw Caddy there is not enough length in the wires for the heating element for me to be able to get my fat fingers behind the glass to reconnect. Any tips?
Pry tool perhaps?
What if you don't connect the battery
So my connections on my 2013 jetta se are corroded & they won't come off any suggestions??
Thinking cut them off cause i dont drive the car in the winter anyway
Yeah, don't cut them... I'd suggest a penetrating oil and let it soak for a while.
I tried to change mine and when i got to changing the wires over i couldnt pull them off the original mirror thought they had been soldered or was i maybe not trying hard enough
I'd suggest using some penetrating oil... like WD40. Mine were stuck on as well.
Great video, but why not just pop out the correct fuse rather than disconnect the battery?
Will that work on Renault Kangoo 08?
How the fuck would he know you dafty
Does this work for an Audi A3/S3 as well?
Might be a different part number but the job would be the same.
Hi Jason! This looks very helpful. Quick question though: what was the reason you wanted to have the car on when replacing the glass? Wouldn't leaving the car off negate the need to disable the battery? I'm sure i'm asking a stupid question but I just wanted to verify/clarify. thank you!
Yeah disconnecting the battery was overkill
he only turned it on to move the mirror, I guess he never specified to turn it off. Disconnecting the battery was just an extra step since you’re working with the wires a little bit
Anyone know where to get the part - I just got a price of $130 Cant seem to find just the mirror and heating element anywhere
I have a link in the description.
Only the mirror GLASS broke, so can I just glue a new mirror back on with superglue?
So… apparently the defrost feature doesn’t work properly if you just glue on new glass.
Perfekt - thanks
Volkswagen parts quoted me $190 USD for JUST THE GLASS! Amazon replacement glass with adhesive $20 USD.
I can't take off the heating element wires, they won't 'pop off' or even wiggle, how can I get them off?
May need some lubricant of some sort. They do just disconnect as shown.
@@JasonExplainsThings thanks I had to snap them off the back of the mirror and get pliers to pull out the metal bit stuck in the wires. Happy I have a new mirror now tho,👍
Go Hawks!
why u need to disconnect battery ?
You probably don't. Force of habit with anything electrical. As long as your ignition is off.
Most new cars now, disconnecting the battery can reset electrical items in the car which then won't work, or need resetting via a PC. I wouldn't recommend disconnecting for this type of job.
Why you disconnect the battery?
You probably don’t need to. I just do that anytime I mess with wiring by habit.
Could I just glue the mirror back on
Apparently the defrost feature won’t work correctly if you glue it… so I’m told.
does it matter where 2 wires go on a heated mirror
I’m looking for this answer as well. On mine, RHS, from the vehicle it goes white , brown. Not sure about my LHS
@@bobf6259
Auto Mirror said no it doesn't matter
@@massey420 thank you.
If I don’t have a 10mm socket can I use a hammer instead? Asking for a friend.
You sir win best comment of all time!
#thestruggleisreal
you method does not apply my 2015 vw jetta.
Big fat fingers behind the pad 😂
It was €17 here in car l parts motor shop, we get ripped off here on everything.
Lame.
Don’t want to get those wires reversed or you’ll have a cooled mirror instead of a heated one!
Imagine i never knew this.....
Glad to help. :-)
I wonder how much a VW dealer would charge for the job !!
Mirror glass alone is $90, and that's before you factor in installation.
7th like
unfortunately I don't find it easy to click back on - not so great
Tutorial to replace right mirror:
1- start the engine
2- stop the engine
3- disconnect the battery
4- disassemble the air filter cap
5- disassemble air filter cap housing
6- disassemble the camshaft cover
7- place a c4 on the camshaft
Bruh for real though just yeet it out what’s up with all the extra steps
🤣
If only it was that easy. It's a lot more complicated than that when it's a different car. I tried that, and it didn't budge. I didn't want to risk breaking things as they're not that cheap to replace. I'm talking $300 -$ 400 just for a replacement.
Was so happy to have paid just 5 bux for a mirror from the wreckers - just to come home and realize the same year Golf isn't the same shape as the Jetta's. As for the whole unplugging battery debate: it's suggested for the truly dumb. A slightly less dumber person would simply remove one of the wires and wrap it in electrical tape until you're ready to reinstall. But what do I know, I bought the wrong mirror.
Why the hell would you disconnect the battery? 😂
Especially the positive rather than the negative. 🤨
@@Babz44 Yeah, with an uninsulated cheater bar to boot. You won’t ever make that mistake twice.
Next time disconnect the negative terminal
Good point.
тупой совет. Если тебе стекло нужно целым оставить, ты его также снимать будешь?... советчик гуев.
Thanks!