Retrofit power folding mirror

xdrive · 02-03-2008, 06:23 PM

I've been looking and searching around, but have not seen any retrofit for the power folding mirror.
This is one option I regret not getting with my car.

Has anyone done this?
Is this possible?

Thinking about ordering the power folding mirrors (OEM) and the driver window control panel with the power folding mirror switch.

I just don't see why this is not possible.
The only issue I can see is that the wiring to the motor might be a problem, but if you have power mirrors, you should be able to tap into the same wires.

Need help. It would be best if someone knows anything about this before I jump in and do the install.

Thanks!

ChadE · 02-03-2008, 06:33 PM

I have been wanting to do this for a while and actually started a thread on it a while back and was said it cant be done so i kind of gave up hope. But mabey not that the e90 has been out a little longer somebody has figured it out.

Edit: Heres the link to my thread a while back about it http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50249

323d · 02-03-2008, 06:34 PM

i'm interested in this.. hopefully someone here will have an answer.

my garage has a stupid poll dividing the two spaces.. so when ever i want to park the rear first, i have to fold my mirrors to avoid scratching/banging when opening the driver side door :-/

TTG · 02-04-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 323d

i'm interested in this.. hopefully someone here will have an answer.

my garage has a stupid poll dividing the two spaces.. so when ever i want to park the rear first, i have to fold my mirrors to avoid scratching/banging when opening the driver side door :-/

+1.... Power mirrors are THE ONLY reason why I am considering on getting Premium Pack next time.... I really wish that they were a stand alone option.

xdrive · 02-04-2008, 11:56 AM

Anyone know where I can buy the OEM power folding mirrors and switch for cheap?

Gonna attempt to install it and HOPEFULLY come up with a DIY.

jngjng72 · 02-04-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

+1.... Power mirrors are THE ONLY reason why I am considering on getting Premium Pack next time.... I really wish that they were a stand alone option.

Yep. Couldn't justify $2000+ dollars for power folding mirrors.

BMdblU · 02-04-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

+1.... Power mirrors are THE ONLY reason why I am considering on getting Premium Pack next time.... I really wish that they were a stand alone option.

They're about the only thing I'm missing from ZPP that I could care about.. I have Dakota and Bluetooth as stand alone

EastCoast335i · 02-04-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Don't take this the wrong way, but it really isn't worth it unless you have a garage that requires it. I might have used mine once or twice since last year. It's not that great - to have the automatically go back. Save your time and money.

I use it all the time when I park in a public lot or on a public street... I've seen too many cars with their side mirrors dinged or knocked off...

tintivilus · 02-04-2008, 03:49 PM

I've seen DIY's for retrofitting on E46. I don't *think* you'll need any coding if you just want the button to work; if you want to fold mirrors with key or CA some additional tweaking might be required.

xdrive · 02-04-2008, 04:00 PM

That is good NEWS!

I need help. Where can I order the OEM power folding mirrors for cheap? Would I have to order the whole assembly, or just the motor part of it?

Many thanks!

Richwm · 02-04-2008, 05:23 PM

Go here for your part numbers
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...05&hg=51&fg=10

and here

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...51&hg=61&fg=35

Put the part numbers in here http://parts.crownauto.com

then you get this

SHOPPING CART

OUTSIDE MIRROR HEATED WITH MEMORY, LEFT 51167189977- $340.99

OUTSIDE MIRROR HEATED WITH MEMORY,RIGHT 51167189978 $340.99

WINDOW LIFTER SWITCH 61316948632 $81.51
Total: $763.49

$763.49 + tax and shipping for folding mirrors.
Ps: my car came with them and I use them every day buy still would not pay $800 to get them and that is assuming you do all the work yourself.

ChadE · 02-04-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tintivilus

I've seen DIY's for retrofitting on E46. I don't *think* you'll need any coding if you just want the button to work; if you want to fold mirrors with key or CA some additional tweaking might be required.

Yea E46 dont require anything just plug and play....

Roowah · 02-04-2008, 06:22 PM

I agree that they are a great feature. I use them every time I park, and find them very handy in avoiding other people bumping into/scratching them. Plus, it makes it easier when going into a car wash. One push, and no problems!

Hopefully you can find somewhere that can do it fairly economically.

xdrive · 02-04-2008, 07:44 PM

You shouldn't have to order the whole assembly.
It should be just the motor part with the housing.

I'm still searching.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys..

roofer · 02-05-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChadE

Yea E46 dont require anything just plug and play....

If memory seats fitted

KK3960 · 02-10-2008, 11:35 AM

THIS DOES NOT WORK EVEN WITH MEMORY SEATS!

I took the gamble and fitted the power mirrrors and switch as i have memory seats in my 2007 E91 but sadly the switch would only operate the mirror tilt and windows and would not fold! I spent around £350 after obtaining the correct parts from REAL, even the BMW parts chap said that they should work after cross referencing the part numbers to my cars spec!

I am an electrician so im going to do a bit more digging on this re the wiring, my mate has a 2005 E90 with folding mirors so if he lets me pop his arm rest switch out im going to test the wiring connections. My car has 7 wires into the back of the armrest switch, im hoping i may just need to fit a link from this to the mirrors but i will have to wait and see! Meanwhile if anyone with folding mirrors could pop their armrest switches out, gently with a blunt instrument such as an old credit card to get leverage, then id be very interested to find out how many cables and what colours there is.

KK3960 · 02-11-2008, 04:58 AM

Ive heard that after the retro fitment that the dealer needs to program the folding mirrors option into the car so thats my next step forward. Will keep yall posted!

cbad335 · 02-11-2008, 02:12 PM

good luck, hope you get it to work. I know it's a little thing, but i love the folding mirrors.

magmd · 02-11-2008, 02:20 PM

Interesting .....indeed.

KK3960 · 05-16-2008, 05:20 PM

After a lot of careful research and confirming wiring and specifications, retrofitment of power folding mirrors can be achieved (according to individual vehicle specification)

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50249

AWBimmer · 06-27-2011, 06:45 AM

@ KK 3960, just wondering.. any more news on the electric folding mirrors? I'd be interested to know more as I'm keen to do this on my car. Thanks.

Cozy · 09-12-2011, 05:10 AM

What was the outcome of this? Did it get done and if so, how so?

02-03-2008, 06:23 PM	#1
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Retrofit power folding mirror I've been looking and searching around, but have not seen any retrofit for the power folding mirror. This is one option I regret not getting with my car. Has anyone done this? Is this possible? Thinking about ordering the power folding mirrors (OEM) and the driver window control panel with the power folding mirror switch. I just don't see why this is not possible. The only issue I can see is that the wiring to the motor might be a problem, but if you have power mirrors, you should be able to tap into the same wires. Need help. It would be best if someone knows anything about this before I jump in and do the install. Thanks!
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02-03-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
ChadE Major 112 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	I have been wanting to do this for a while and actually started a thread on it a while back and was said it cant be done so i kind of gave up hope. But mabey not that the e90 has been out a little longer somebody has figured it out. Edit: Heres the link to my thread a while back about it http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50249 __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	i'm interested in this.. hopefully someone here will have an answer. my garage has a stupid poll dividing the two spaces.. so when ever i want to park the rear first, i have to fold my mirrors to avoid scratching/banging when opening the driver side door :-/ __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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02-04-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where I can buy the OEM power folding mirrors and switch for cheap? Gonna attempt to install it and HOPEFULLY come up with a DIY.
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02-04-2008, 03:49 PM	#9
tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	I've seen DIY's for retrofitting on E46. I don't think you'll need any coding if you just want the button to work; if you want to fold mirrors with key or CA some additional tweaking might be required.
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02-04-2008, 04:00 PM	#10
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	That is good NEWS! I need help. Where can I order the OEM power folding mirrors for cheap? Would I have to order the whole assembly, or just the motor part of it? Many thanks!
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02-04-2008, 05:23 PM	#11
Richwm Captain 65 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 06 E90 330i 6MT, 01 E46 330i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canyon Country, CA. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Jeep JLU Wrangler [0.00] 2006 (Mar 05 build ... [8.00] 2001 330i [9.00]	Go here for your part numbers http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...05&hg=51&fg=10 and here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...51&hg=61&fg=35 Put the part numbers in here http://parts.crownauto.com then you get this SHOPPING CART OUTSIDE MIRROR HEATED WITH MEMORY, LEFT 51167189977- $340.99 OUTSIDE MIRROR HEATED WITH MEMORY,RIGHT 51167189978 $340.99 WINDOW LIFTER SWITCH 61316948632 $81.51 Total: $763.49 $763.49 + tax and shipping for folding mirrors. Ps: my car came with them and I use them every day buy still would not pay $800 to get them and that is assuming you do all the work yourself. __________________ Mar 05 Build date,2006 E90 330i, Sport Package, Premium Package, TR MT-1's . V-1 Hard-wired power with custom V-1 Concealment Display . Rear fogs, Rear power outlet's, M short shifter knob, BlackLines, BMW Strut tower bar, CDV Delete, Front M3 wishbones + tension struts, BMW Performance shocks and springs, BMW Performance Brake kit F&R, OEM short shift kit. Rear M3 Guide rods and Wishbones. 2006 E-90 330i with 302,000 miles.
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02-04-2008, 06:22 PM	#13
Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	I agree that they are a great feature. I use them every time I park, and find them very handy in avoiding other people bumping into/scratching them. Plus, it makes it easier when going into a car wash. One push, and no problems! Hopefully you can find somewhere that can do it fairly economically. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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02-04-2008, 07:44 PM	#14
xdrive Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	You shouldn't have to order the whole assembly. It should be just the motor part with the housing. I'm still searching. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys..
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02-10-2008, 11:35 AM	#16
KK3960 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 330D M SPORT TOURING / WAGON Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	THIS DOES NOT WORK EVEN WITH MEMORY SEATS! I took the gamble and fitted the power mirrrors and switch as i have memory seats in my 2007 E91 but sadly the switch would only operate the mirror tilt and windows and would not fold! I spent around £350 after obtaining the correct parts from REAL, even the BMW parts chap said that they should work after cross referencing the part numbers to my cars spec! I am an electrician so im going to do a bit more digging on this re the wiring, my mate has a 2005 E90 with folding mirors so if he lets me pop his arm rest switch out im going to test the wiring connections. My car has 7 wires into the back of the armrest switch, im hoping i may just need to fit a link from this to the mirrors but i will have to wait and see! Meanwhile if anyone with folding mirrors could pop their armrest switches out, gently with a blunt instrument such as an old credit card to get leverage, then id be very interested to find out how many cables and what colours there is.
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02-11-2008, 04:58 AM	#17
KK3960 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 330D M SPORT TOURING / WAGON Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Ive heard that after the retro fitment that the dealer needs to program the folding mirrors option into the car so thats my next step forward. Will keep yall posted!
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02-11-2008, 02:12 PM	#18
cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	good luck, hope you get it to work. I know it's a little thing, but i love the folding mirrors.
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05-16-2008, 05:20 PM	#20
KK3960 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 330D M SPORT TOURING / WAGON Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	After a lot of careful research and confirming wiring and specifications, retrofitment of power folding mirrors can be achieved (according to individual vehicle specification) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50249 __________________ 2007 E91 330D MSPORT AUTO - PANORAMIC ROOF - NAV PROF - VOICE - BLUETOOTH - XENONS - HEATED SEATS - SCHWARTZ LEATHER - FULL MEMORY SEATS - WALNUT BURR TRIM - ELECTRIC FOLDING MIRRORS - 275 BHP - 598 Nm / 441 LBFT - 40 AV. MPG! Last edited by KK3960; 05-17-2008 at 06:33 AM..
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AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	@ KK 3960, just wondering.. any more news on the electric folding mirrors? I'd be interested to know more as I'm keen to do this on my car. Thanks. __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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09-12-2011, 05:10 AM	#22
Cozy Major 113 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England iTrader: (0)	What was the outcome of this? Did it get done and if so, how so?
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