Heated mirror defrost speed, differences
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From: Bedford, MA
2013 S350, 2021 GLS450, 2003 SLK32
Heated mirror defrost speed, differences
As the temps have been dropping here, I have noticed a huge difference in the time it takes to defrost (de-mist?) my Driver's side and passenger side mirrors. The driver's side is clear within about a minute of turning on the rear defroster. The passenger side, after 5 minutes, has cleared about 2 inches of the mirror closest to the car, the rest slowly clears up as I drive.
My mechanic pulled the codes and didn't find any errors for the passenger side mirror. Is this normal or is the heating element failing?
My mechanic pulled the codes and didn't find any errors for the passenger side mirror. Is this normal or is the heating element failing?
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2008 ML320CDI
I ran into this issue as well. I took mine back and the dealer checked other cars in the lot and found the passenger side mirror was 10 degrees cooler than the drivers side when in heating mode. Seems to be designed this way. Doesnt make sense, as my Passat heats both at same temp.
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this is known as a 'white people problems'....
I too am white so this is not a racist comment....
we white's have the most annoying problems don't we??
selecting a language at an atm, waiting for the trunk lid to slowly close.....
etc........
:r olf::rol f:
I too am white so this is not a racist comment....
we white's have the most annoying problems don't we??
selecting a language at an atm, waiting for the trunk lid to slowly close.....
etc........
:r olf::rol f:
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Good one! And what about that front seat not moving back a few inches automatically when you open the door and having to tell your passengers the time because the clock is on;y visible to the driver? 
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Bedford, MA
2013 S350, 2021 GLS450, 2003 SLK32
I ran into this issue as well. I took mine back and the dealer checked other cars in the lot and found the passenger side mirror was 10 degrees cooler than the drivers side when in heating mode. Seems to be designed this way. Doesn't make sense, as my Passat heats both at same temp.
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