Freelander 1 Heated Door Mirror

I noticed these foggy mornings that the driver's door mirror did not clear condensation, removed the mirror and one of the heater contacts has come adrift
Is it possible to solder back or is there another way the contact can be reattached?
Or do I buy new

If it were mine I would try soldering it flat to the other bit. Tin both bits seperate with solder first. Then solder together.

I've tried to solder the mirror heater in the past. It doesn't work as the heater element is some type of alloy that doesn't take solder.
I have replaced the heater pad, which is a much better, although not easy solution.

Thanks for advice. I'll have a go at soldering.

Are there any suitable glues that will conduct electricity? If there are this may be another option!

Border Boy said:

I noticed these foggy mornings that the driver's door mirror did not clear condensation, removed the mirror and one of the heater contacts has come adrift View attachment 162920
Is it possible to solder back or is there another way the contact can be reattached?
Or do I buy new

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Just how did you get the glass out without destroying the 'clips' or the mirror itself. The recommended way is to wear thick gloves (but that stops one getting fingers behind the mirror glass). Any comments appreciated.

Border Boy said:

Thanks for advice. I'll have a go at soldering.

Are there any suitable glues that will conduct electricity? If there are this may be another option!

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I don't know of any conductable glue

There used to be a product called 'Liquid Metal'. Don't know if it is still available but could that do the job and be conductive?

AFS1 said:

Just how did you get the glass out without destroying the 'clips' or the mirror itself. The recommended way is to wear thick gloves (but that stops one getting fingers behind the mirror glass). Any comments appreciated.

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I looked this up in the Haynes manual and followed their instructions ie position the glass so that the lower edge is fully in, then carefully ease your fingers in behind the upper edge of the glass and gently pull the glass outwards until released fro the retaining clips.
I was surprised how easy the mirror came away from the clips

dog-man said:

There used to be a product called 'Liquid Metal'. Don't know if it is still available but could that do the job and be conductive?

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I carried out a little "bodge" and now need to wait until the weather is foggy/frosty to see if it works. I'll post the results when known

Border Boy said:

now need to wait until the weather is foggy/frosty to see if it works. I'

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If it's working, the glass will feel warm to the touch.

there is a product called liquid solder but you will have to search for it you should be able to re solder and put a bit of flux on it.

Thread revival!
My heated mirror bodge did not work so I purchased a new mirror off Ebay for £12.
Fractionally smaller that the original but it works!