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Old 03-28-2015, 03:07 PM   #1
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Convert electric wing mirrors to heated?

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I have a 2015 Yaris SX that I am slowly getting used to. I remember reading somewhere that it is possible to add a heating component to electric wing mirrors (plus instructions), but can't find it now. I did ask my Toyota service agent if it would be possible, but they said it would be horrendously expensive due to all the rewiring required. Any suggestions out there? I am technically challenged so would have to have it done by a pro/Toyota. Thanks.
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Old 03-28-2015, 04:15 PM   #2
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In many markets the Yaris is pre-wired for it, so you just have to add the heating elements to the mirrors. In a worst case you are only running two wires through the door.
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Old 03-29-2015, 02:55 PM   #3
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Thanks for replying. Since I am in New Zealand (Australasia) I wouldn't think it would have been prewired. Any way it can be checked without dismantling the car?
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If you can track down the wiring diagrams for your area you can be sure before popping panels.
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Old 03-29-2015, 07:40 PM   #5
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This is how i did my 2010. There was no interest on this forum last time i posted it so it may not be as much help as i would have hoped.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pkbGxqhYZI
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Old 03-29-2015, 08:30 PM   #6
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CTScott,do you think the 2015 french versión is pre-wired?
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Old 03-29-2015, 08:35 PM   #7
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CTScott,do you think the 2015 french versión is pre-wired?
I am not sure if all are, but it was available for some areas from 2012 on for French made ones.
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Old 03-30-2015, 02:13 PM   #8
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Thanks Bairjo. No wonder the Toyota tech said it was expensive! I had hoped that since the mirrors already had electrical wiring, the wiring could be piggy-backed. Bummer :-( Thanks anyway. Cheers.
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Again, it depends on year and area. You may be prewired
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Again, it depends on year and area. You may be prewired
Exactly....Don't let my video discourage you on your efforts. My Yaris appeared to be semi pre wired. What I mean is that you may not need to do all the splicing and wire runs that I did. I clipped the wires at the kick plate wire harness since there was no power feeding it there.
Your Yaris may be ready to "plug and play". Just slap a few sticky pads on the back of the glass and run a pair of wires into the door. If I would have had that situation, the job would have been a snap, even though it really wasn't that bad as I did it.
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Old 03-31-2015, 02:36 PM   #11
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Thanks. I will see how the car deals with our winter (just around the corner) before I decide whether it is an essential or just a "want" :-). Cheers
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