Seeking Advice on Defrosting Issue with 2012 Volvo V50 Exterior Mirror in Cold Weather

Hey, I had a similar issue on my 2010 Volvo XC60, sounds too familiar! I'd call myself a car enthusiast with some hands-on experience but I'm not a certified mechanic. When the mirror on my Volvo was throwing a tantrum, I took it to my local mechanic's. They found out that the culprit was a defective cable connection/plug. Cost me around 155 Euro to get it all sorted. Can you tell me a bit more about your vehicle? Like, any relevant error messages you've noticed? That way, I might be able to share more specific details from my ordeal and hopefully help you out! Keep warm!

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Hey there, I appreciate your quick reply! No error messages on my V50, everything seems perfectly fine except for the frosty mirror. I'll ask my mechanic to check that cable connection/plug aspect. It's taken about 167765 KM on the road, last serviced recently. But as you know, the cold doesn't care about mileage or servicing dates. Such a pesty problem to have in winter. Appreciate your help and stay cozy too!

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No worries, glad I could help! It's quite tricky when there's no error messages huh. Considering your mileage and recent servicing, the cable connection sounds like a solid bet. In the meantime, keep an eye on your mirror as you drive, if you can of course. See if there's any difference in its behavior—like, does it partially defrost ever or not at all? Any change when you rev the car's engine? I remember from my case that the mirror would sometimes slightly defrost when the engine was working harder. And one more thing - it's a long shot, but try to manually adjust the mirrors a little bit. There could be a loose connection somewhere that might just need a little jolt to click back in place - I'm talking about the simple mechanics here, we had such a case in our car club once. Don't let the frosty mirror get to you, it's a small problem in the grand scheme of things. Make sure to get yourself a nice hot coffee while dealing with this side mirror issue. Keeps the chill at bay, you know the drill!

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Thanks a ton! It's the little things, isn't it? I'll be mindful of any changes while driving. Maybe the cool down triggers something specific, who knows. Love your suggestion about a gentle jolt - can't hurt to try. And yes, the coffee ritual is regular as clockwork, warms me up and the car. I really appreciate your input, guy. I'll let you know how things pan out once it's checked. Till then, keep those cylinders firing and enjoy your cozy winter rides. You're a star! Cheers!

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