Retrofit folding M3 mirrors - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

kfares · 01-27-2012, 10:27 AM

Just bought folding M3 mirrors for my E90
My car is 2009 330i without folding mirror option
So the question is to retrofit the M3 folding mirrors do I have an extra wiring for the folding option
The other question is how to code the car from non folding to folding option (the codes)I already bought the coding cable

Thanks guys in advance

Bendercle · 01-27-2012, 11:12 AM

Just from a little Googling it seems like not the easiest retrofit. From a coding perspective you need to add $313 to your VO, possibly others. As for wiring I have no idea, this is only a coding subforum after all.

1QuikWS6 · 01-30-2012, 03:47 AM

The door wiring harness for cars with folding mirrors is different than the one for non-folding - at the very least you will need the correct wiring harnesses + the switch for the door - and of course, then they will need coded...

yakev724 · 01-30-2012, 10:41 PM

Read this thread, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...49#post2687787

I think all you need is a new window switch (with the folding button) and to have it coded for the feature by a dealer Progman machine. GL

1QuikWS6 · 01-31-2012, 02:31 AM

And according to that thread (and the link to another site posted in it) you have to check the DS door wiring to ensure you have the correct harness.

Some cars that have memory seats and the auto-dip feature may already have the correct harness present - and then all that would be needed would be the switch and coding.

I've had my door panels off on the 09' E92 several times and I can attest to the fact that my car does NOT have the correct wires present for folding mirrors (I do not have memory seats or auto dip either).

Something has to send power from switch to FRM and back to mirror...

When checking on real.oem, there are definite different part numbers for the door harness depending on the options included.

jrdnlc · 01-31-2012, 02:39 AM

Let me know if you decide to sell the mirrors and can't get it to work.

kfares · 01-31-2012, 07:26 AM

Gents,
Finally retrofitted M3 Mirrors on my E90, all you gonna need is
1-OEM M3 mirrors (Make sure while ordering if it is for E90 or E92 they are different)
2-New door switch with folding option button
3-Coding (I already code it to close and open with key fob)

No extra wirring needed

1QuikWS6 · 01-31-2012, 08:05 AM

Good news

yakev724 · 01-31-2012, 08:00 PM

^^ Right, well that makes sense (door harness).

My mirrors, fully optioned (power/folding/dimming) have 5 wires going to the driver mirror and 3 to the pass mirror in case that helps anyone.

Selling them if anyone's interested, check my threads.

jrdnlc · 02-02-2012, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfares

Gents,
Finally retrofitted M3 Mirrors on my E90, all you gonna need is
1-OEM M3 mirrors (Make sure while ordering if it is for E90 or E92 they are different)
2-New door switch with folding option button
3-Coding (I already code it to close and open with key fob)

No extra wirring needed

So it looks like all I will need is OEM M3 mirrors? I already have the folding option on my car.

rayz · 02-22-2012, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kfares

Gents,
Finally retrofitted M3 Mirrors on my E90, all you gonna need is
1-OEM M3 mirrors (Make sure while ordering if it is for E90 or E92 they are different)
2-New door switch with folding option button
3-Coding (I already code it to close and open with key fob)

No extra wirring needed

Could you post a DIY with pics for this? Past threads seems to indicate that this was in the "pretty difficult" basket because of compatability/wiring issues.

Great to hear a success story!

J-Spec Dan · 01-17-2013, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayz

Could you post a DIY with pics for this? Past threads seems to indicate that this was in the "pretty difficult" basket because of compatability/wiring issues.

Great to hear a success story!

uh, bump!

huqiubo · 01-19-2013, 09:42 AM

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eddiem74 · 01-19-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayz

Could you post a DIY with pics for this? Past threads seems to indicate that this was in the "pretty difficult" basket because of compatability/wiring issues.

Great to hear a success story!

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Spec Dan

uh, bump!

This thread should help!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=184

01-27-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
kfares Private First Class Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cairo Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	Retrofit folding M3 mirrors Just bought folding M3 mirrors for my E90 My car is 2009 330i without folding mirror option So the question is to retrofit the M3 folding mirrors do I have an extra wiring for the folding option The other question is how to code the car from non folding to folding option (the codes)I already bought the coding cable Thanks guys in advance
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01-30-2012, 03:47 AM	#3
1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Cpe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,180 iTrader: (68)	The door wiring harness for cars with folding mirrors is different than the one for non-folding - at the very least you will need the correct wiring harnesses + the switch for the door - and of course, then they will need coded... __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels//CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//M3 DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle/Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tailights//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//MTech Rear Bumper/iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X

01-31-2012, 02:31 AM	#5
1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Cpe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,180 iTrader: (68)	And according to that thread (and the link to another site posted in it) you have to check the DS door wiring to ensure you have the correct harness. Some cars that have memory seats and the auto-dip feature may already have the correct harness present - and then all that would be needed would be the switch and coding. I've had my door panels off on the 09' E92 several times and I can attest to the fact that my car does NOT have the correct wires present for folding mirrors (I do not have memory seats or auto dip either). Something has to send power from switch to FRM and back to mirror... When checking on real.oem, there are definite different part numbers for the door harness depending on the options included. __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels//CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//M3 DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle/Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tailights//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//MTech Rear Bumper/iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X

01-31-2012, 07:26 AM	#7
kfares Private First Class Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cairo Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	Mission Completed Gents, Finally retrofitted M3 Mirrors on my E90, all you gonna need is 1-OEM M3 mirrors (Make sure while ordering if it is for E90 or E92 they are different) 2-New door switch with folding option button 3-Coding (I already code it to close and open with key fob) No extra wirring needed

01-31-2012, 08:05 AM	#8
1QuikWS6 No 55mph Drives: 09 E92 328ix Cpe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 3,180 iTrader: (68)	Good news __________________ 2009 328ix E92 Cpe//SGM//ACS Roof Spoiler//MTech Aero Lip+Trunk Spoiler//M3 Side Skirts//CF Roundels//CF Grilles//M3 Novillo Interior//Perf Shift Lever+Boot//M3 DCT Wheel//M3 GT3 eBrake Handle/Boot//ACS Pedals//M3 Mirrors//LCI Tailights//LUX H8v3 AE/MTec 6000K D1S/HPB HID 6000K Fogs//HPB LED Interior//RPI Scoops//CF Euro Airbox+Underhood Hsgs//K&N//MTech Rear Bumper/iS Sport Diffuser//MFD Strut Brace//PBX//BMW 193M's+Kumho 4X

01-27-2012, 11:12 AM	#2
Bendercle Banned Drives: 2007 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Shore MA Posts: 264 iTrader: (3)	Just from a little Googling it seems like not the easiest retrofit. From a coding perspective you need to add $313 to your VO, possibly others. As for wiring I have no idea, this is only a coding subforum after all.

01-30-2012, 10:41 PM	#4
yakev724 Brigadier General Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,559 iTrader: (48)	Read this thread, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...49#post2687787 I think all you need is a new window switch (with the folding button) and to have it coded for the feature by a dealer Progman machine. GL

01-31-2012, 02:39 AM	#6
jrdnlc Captain Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 606 iTrader: (3)	Let me know if you decide to sell the mirrors and can't get it to work.

01-31-2012, 08:00 PM	#9
yakev724 Brigadier General Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,559 iTrader: (48)	^^ Right, well that makes sense (door harness). My mirrors, fully optioned (power/folding/dimming) have 5 wires going to the driver mirror and 3 to the pass mirror in case that helps anyone. Selling them if anyone's interested, check my threads.

01-19-2013, 09:42 AM	#13
huqiubo Registered Drives: ford Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: china Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	hi Nfrm Spiegel_komfort_einklapp Aktiv

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