How to Heat the Modified Rearview Mirror of Chery Tiggo 8?
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Rearview mirrors can be heated via an electric heating film embedded behind the mirror surface, ensuring clarity and enhancing driving safety. How to Fold the Rearview Mirror: Hold the rearview mirror and push it slowly backward toward the car until it folds into place. Rearview Mirror Heating Method: The heating function of the rearview mirror utilizes an electric heating film embedded behind the mirror surface to ensure clarity and enhance driving safety. The working principle of the electric heating rearview mirror is very simple: an electric heating film is installed inside the mirror. When the rearview mirror heating function is activated, the film heats up quickly and steadily within a few minutes.
I've always been a hands-on person and have even installed heated mirrors myself. If the original mirrors on the Chery Tiggo 8 don't have heating, you'll need to buy a heated mirror kit, which costs around 50 yuan online. Remove the door panel to access the mirror wiring, but be careful not to break the clips. Attach the heating element to the back of the mirror using thermal adhesive, then route the wiring into the car and connect it to the rear defroster circuit or a separate switch. It's advisable to connect it through a fuse to prevent short circuits. The whole process takes about two hours, and once done, you won't have to deal with foggy mirrors in snowy winters. Before testing, use a multimeter to check the voltage to ensure it's at 12V; otherwise, you might burn out the components and have to start over. Safety first—wear insulated gloves while working.