How-To: Heated mirrors (See post 22)

[VRMS6]

My VRMS6 sport did not come with heated mirrors. In this cold weather it seems like a worthwhile mod for my car so I researched on how to get this... Found that thru a vendor I could get the complete heated mirror assy for $105 shipped per side new. This would be a OEM part with the housing painted in factory color. I could not pass up such a good deal and ordered them today.... Will post pics when they arrive... Link to vendor for those who want to look into doing this upgrade.... http://onlinemazdaparts.com/ Jason is super cool to deal with....

[Killer]

of all the things I miss from my acura it is the heated mirrors.

[chacon101]

I have an MS3 GT and miss the heated mirrors in my VW GTi. Florida has a TON of fog around where I live in the mornings so this would be a great add on.

Looking forward to hearing how this works out.

[VRMS6]

I feel like a little kid the day before Christmas... Parts will not be here till middle/end of next week.... Cant wait...

[Killer]

keep us posted.

[unclejemima]

keep us posted! Pics pics pics!;)
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[chuyler1]

Do your mirrors fog up or something? I've never had any problems with previous cars and frankly don't notice the benefit on my MS6 GT. I certainly would not pay extra for them...the heated seats, however, are a different story. They are worth every penny spent.

[VRMS6]

They fog up alot over here. Also being further south we dont get alot of snow but do get the occasional ice storm. Heated mirrors in this area make sense....

[bova80]

according to mazda the gt version of the speed6 has heated mirrors.

[VRMS6]

^^^Yea thats the parts that I have on order..My Speed6 is a Sport... While it doesnt come with the heated mirrors the wiring is all there so its a plug n play option...

[chuyler1]

Oh I definitely have them...I've seen the snow melt off them when I don't clean them off....but I've never had a fogging issue before on any of my cars.

[Parad0x01]

Hmm I have a GT and ice seems to stay on mine....I'll have to check it out.

[dutchbuffalo]

I have an 07 GT and I've never noticed my mirrors to heat up and melt snow, is there a way to turn them on/off ?

[VRMS6]

they turn on with your rear defroster button...

[snooky]

i live in montreal and it gets freackin COLD here if i didnt have the heated mirrors on my ms6 id cry!, deff a good mod bro, good luck hope it works out for you!

[dutchbuffalo]

Well I turned on my rear defrost and it melted the snow off my back windshield but nothing on my mirrors which I still had to scrape, I think I'll be paying my dealer a visit to find out why this is as I have a GT but no heated mirrors.

[Parad0x01]

Bah, my car didnt come with an owners manual for some reason...otherwise I'd know this.

[VRMS6]

Mirrors arrived last nite (yippy)...Unfortunately UPS was their rotten self and apparently dropped the box a few times in shipping:'((fu) ....Drivers mirror internals are borked...(bang) Emailed Jason at onlinemazdaparts.com and hes sending a new one to me ASAP (headbang)(cool)...
Now the wait begins again....(beer)

[snooky]

Mirrors arrived last nite (yippy)...Unfortunately UPS was their rotten self and apparently dropped the box a few times in shipping:'((fu) ....Drivers mirror internals are borked...(bang) Emailed Jason at onlinemazdaparts.com and hes sending a new one to me ASAP (headbang)(cool)...
Now the wait begins again....(beer)

aww man sorry to hear that i feel your pain, thats happened to me soooo many times, good luck, its worth the wait!

[VRMS6]

At least it gives me time to figure out how to remove the door panels....

[VRMS6]

After having to wait a 2nd time the drivers mirror arrived yesterday....Will try to install tonite after work...Pics soon...

[VRMS6]

Well install was a breeze...Snapped a few pics for those intrested... Mirror wiring was plug n play so if your thinking bout it go for it....

Quick write up for install///

Tools are:
1 phillips screwdriver
2 hooked pick
3 8mm socket/rachet
4 door panel clip removal tooks


Drivers door panel removal

1) Pull tweeter trim panel outwards until its loose. you can leave hanging no need to disconnect from wiring.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8437/ms6mirrors4zt3.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms6mirrors4zt3.jpg)
2) Using hook pick remove cover in door handel pocket
3) Remove screw now visable and store
4) Using hook pick pull back cover over screw behind door pull
5) Remove screw that is now visable and remove trim plate.
6) Unplug door lock switch and lay plate aside
(http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms6mirrors5hy8.jpg)
7) Pull cover over puddle light straight out and lay aside
8) Unscrew exposed screw and put aside with outers
Note those are the only screws holding the drivers door panel in place.
9) Now comes the fun part as seen on the diagram below there are 9 clips holding the panel to the door.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=123393
carefully pull back on the door panel and release those clips.
10) After they are all released pull door panel straight up
you can now lower door panel down no need to unplug all the connectors as you will only be accessing the screws/plug that were hidden behind the door panel to remove the mirror assy.
[IMG]http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3894/ms6mirrors1ci0.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms6mirrors1ci0.jpg)
11) Using the 8mm socket unscrew the 3 screws holding the mirror assy in place.
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1499/ms6mirrors3bk0.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms6mirrors3bk0.jpg)
12) Unplug electrical plug for mirror and remove mirror assembly
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8658/ms6mirrors2eh0.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms6mirrors2eh0.jpg)
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/4427/ms6mirrors7qm4.th.jpg (http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ms6mirrors7qm4.jpg)

13) Get heated mirror assy and reverse instructions to install heated mirror.

Pass side is same except there are 2 screws under door handle trim instead of one as in drivers side......


install was a breeze and taking my time only took 45 minutes.... Now for a icy day to test them out........

[MS6 - FNG]

Great write-up, and it seems pretty easy now that you have the diagrams of the door clips and screws.

I turned on my rear defoster just to check today, and put my hand on the mirror - sure enough, it warmed right up.

Has anyone installed the side viewmirrors with the led turn signal and puddle lights? What wiring needs to be done to make the signals work correctly?

[VRMS6]

thanks MS6...

i hadnt thought to put my hand to the mirror to check if it warmed up.. Did so last nite and sure enough it was warm....

[tunersteve]

Do you have the part #'s for those of us that might be interested in doing this? I live in MI and I'm seriously considering this mod.

[VRMS6]

GP9B69120B87
GP9B69180C87

Keep in mind those are color coded for Velocity Red. Your part #s may be different...

[tunersteve]

GP9B69120B87
GP9B69180C87

Keep in mind those are color coded for Velocity Red. Your part #s may be different...

Awesome man, thanks. I think this might be worth it.

[VRMS6]

Got to test them out in some icy conditions this past weekend and have to say they are definately worth the cost....

[MS6 - FNG]

Has anyone installed the side viewmirrors with the led turn signal and puddle lights? What wiring needs to be done to make the signals work correctly?

[wannabe]

i renamed this thread so that it fits in the how-to section

[mazda666]

Well I turned on my rear defrost and it melted the snow off my back windshield but nothing on my mirrors which I still had to scrape, I think I'll be paying my dealer a visit to find out why this is as I have a GT but no heated mirrors.

my drivers side mirror actually says "heated" on it.

[wannabe]

my drivers side mirror actually says "heated" on it.

its an option for some versions. hence why this is easily possible.

[VRMS6]

My mirrors do not say heated on them. Only visable difference is the part# stamped on them and the extra 2 wires in the harness plug...

[tunersteve]

I'm trying to get the part numbers for the Liquid Platinum mirrors. I think this is gonna be my next mod since I'm constantly waking up to fogged up mirrors in the morning.

[065]

I got my heated mirrors used off eBay. Even got the right color! Less than $100 for both shipped. Super easy install, door panel pops right off. Took me no more than 30 minutes for both sides. Didn't even break anything! That's a first.

[tunersteve]

Just a quick update on these, if you have a Liquid Platinum colored MS6, paint code 30S, the part numbers are:

GP9B-69-120B-06 MIRROR (RT)
GP9B-69-180C-06 MIRROR (LT)

[obylium]

I'm a bit confused as to what you are ordering... Is it the mirrors itself or the assembly that fits inside the mirror?

[tunersteve]

The entire mirror assembly.