VW Passat B6 Heated Mirrors Not Working - Replacing Heater Element Passat Mirrors

We've had our VW Passat B6 (2005-2010) model for 3 years but until recently it wasn't our main car so didnt often get driven. As such I didn't get to test out all the features and found that the heated mirrors didn't seem to be working and clearing frost/condensation on cold days.


As of today I've realised there is part of the switch that isn't visible from the driver's seat position that you need to turn the mirror adjustment dial to so that the heated element comes on and will clear the any condensation from the mirror glass. The dial needs turning 180 degrees so that the dial is away from the default rest position and pointing to the heater element sign - obvious really - at least if you can see it properly!



VW Passat B6 Heated Mirrors Stop Working - Replacing Heater Element Passat Mirrors

If the heated mirrors on your VW Passat B6 aren't working then this would be a first item to test to check if they can work before taking to a garage for the mirrors heater element to be replaced.