Evalia mirror heating fault

That sucks! I had a similar issue with my old 2012 Opel Astra. The mirror heating just died one day. For me, it turned out to be a corroded connector in the door wiring harness. Basically, the wires run from the car's main body into the door, and that's where they are exposed to water and stuff. Corrosion is when metal degrades because of a chemical reaction, often with water or air. Have you checked the wiring where it enters the door? That might be a good starting point.

Interesting, thanks! So, you're saying it wasn't actually the mirror itself, but the wiring leading to it? Was there a specific way you diagnosed that, or did you just start poking around with a multimeter?

Yeah, exactly! I thought it was the mirror at first, but a mechanic friend suggested checking the wiring first. I started by visually inspecting the connector and the wires for any signs of damage or corrosion (that green gunk that sometimes forms). Then, he used a multimeter (a tool that measures voltage, current, and resistance) to check if power was actually getting to the mirror. Since there was no power, he traced it back to the corroded connector. Honestly, unless you're comfortable with electrical work, I'd recommend having a workshop take a look. It could save you a lot of time and potential headaches. For me it was a similar cost to yours. I got it fixed for 85€.

Alright, appreciate the insight! Sounds like checking the wiring is the way to go. But since I'm not too keen on messing with electrics myself, I'll take it to the workshop. They quoted me around 95€, so that confirms your cost. Thanks for sharing your experience!