Should my TDV8 have heated wing mirrors?

If so how do they work?

Carn't find any ref. to having / using them in the handbook

I'd be amazed if it hasen't.

they just work automatically. FFRR TD6 06MY. Cairns Blue, Blue Hide. LR 7 Spoke 20" Wheels, S/C Grill and Vents. Privacy Glass and Side Steps

But like the heated washer jets, what starts them off?

Is it anything to do with having the lights on? I know it sounds weird but they can't be automatic or based on temperature.

I've seen them working on FFRR's, slight smoke lifting from the glass as moisture is evaporated. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

RAVE states that the wing mirrors come on automatically when outside temp is low (below 15c I think) but if you switch on the rear window heater this also overrides them on.

Also, I've noticed that the heating in the mirrors isn't too strong (certainly no audi!) But they do work just time.

Photochromatic (auto dimming) wing mirrors are also thicker so they take longer to heat. FFRR TD6 06MY. Cairns Blue, Blue Hide. LR 7 Spoke 20" Wheels, S/C Grill and Vents. Privacy Glass and Side Steps

Don't know how it works. Having just replaced my mirror, I can confirm that the mirror does have heating tracks at the back of the glass which are powered by two cables.

From Workshop manual

Mirror Heating
Mirror heating on the driver's and front passenger's doors is controlled by the respective door modules.
The BCU receives the outside temperature value via the K-bus. This outside temperature value is converted to a
switch on-time percentage according to the following table and then transmitted via the P-bus to the two door
modules. Mirror heating is active with the ignition at position II.
If the wiper is switched on, the switch on-time percentage is raised in accordance with the following table.... If you like it, who cares what other people think

Cheers Stoich

I've sent you have PM

As stated already, I can confirm my also come on when I press the rear window heater/demister button. Steve

Main car : FFRR L405 Vogue SDV8
Other car : Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
Past cars : FFRR L322 Vogue TD6 SE (Sept 2006 MY07) ; LandCruiser SWB ; 4-Runner ; Supras; XJS V12 LeMans

Does anyone know the cost of a left hand (passenger side) replacement heated mirror glass? or does anyone know the Land Rover part number for this glass?

Car is an early 2005 Vogue TD6 

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Currrent: 2005 FF Range Rover L322 Vogue TD6
Gone: 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE TD6
Gone: 1985 Land Rover 90 SWB diesel

At a dealer you will pay £150.  Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

And if replacing it is as difficult as it was on the RRS then it's something best left to the dealer, if only so they pay for all the mirrors they break trying to replace yours! 2018 Mini Countryman Cooper S E All4 PHEV in Melting Silver - it’s whisper quiet in EV and polluter modes

Last edited by Tim in Scotland on 28th Aug 2010 9:00am. Edited 1 time in total

Anyone know the part number (heated) 

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Currrent: 2005 FF Range Rover L322 Vogue TD6
Gone: 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE TD6
Gone: 1985 Land Rover 90 SWB diesel

Can't remember the part no's but non chromatic autodipping mirrors are between £70 and £90 and the auto dipping are £150 . 2008 MY Supercharged
Rimini Red / Jet
four zone climate
remote park heater
and no ugly kid windows.
magnus satis quod turpis satis

I need the whole unit......£595 plus vat from Landrover

Try Lookers Park Royal Parts Dept and give them your forum name and your real name........................ usually gets a little bit of discount  2018 Mini Countryman Cooper S E All4 PHEV in Melting Silver - it’s whisper quiet in EV and polluter modes