Mirror Replacement Difficulty

Schnell67 · 08-16-2010, 02:09 PM

Replacing mirror on '07 328i sedan. Original mirror the basic - no auto dim, no homelink, no compass. Have mirror from '07 X5 with autodim, homelink, and hidden compass.

Easy removal of original mirror as per DIY. Electrical connector fits fine, but the X5 mirror won't mount up to the windshield. Original mirror has a smooth back with three screws holding a small plate. X5 mirror has some protruding metal nubs (that are probably the reason the mirror won't attach.) It starts like it will attach and then rounds off.

Anyone solved this one?

fisherbln · 08-16-2010, 02:11 PM

My nubs changed in a similar manner when I did the retrofit on my E92. It installed just fine though.

Schnell67 · 08-16-2010, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the reply - tried again, based on your info and the mirror did seat on the attachment - now to see if the homelink/compass can be brought on line. I was worried about nicking something on the replacement, so was glad to hear you had success - without changing anything.

fisherbln · 08-16-2010, 04:21 PM

Glad it worked out for you. Good luck on the rest!

mike-y · 08-16-2010, 04:27 PM

if your original mirror did not have autodim, homelink, etc., you'll need to install the retrofit wire to get those features to work with the X5 mirror. There is a guide in the DIY section, and the wire you need is about $20 or so from Tischer.

Schnell67 · 08-16-2010, 07:36 PM

Thanks - Tischer has the part on the way!

08-16-2010, 02:09 PM	#1
Schnell67 Machts nicht. 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 328i sedan & 1988 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fleming Island, Fl iTrader: (1)	Mirror Replacement Difficulty Replacing mirror on '07 328i sedan. Original mirror the basic - no auto dim, no homelink, no compass. Have mirror from '07 X5 with autodim, homelink, and hidden compass. Easy removal of original mirror as per DIY. Electrical connector fits fine, but the X5 mirror won't mount up to the windshield. Original mirror has a smooth back with three screws holding a small plate. X5 mirror has some protruding metal nubs (that are probably the reason the mirror won't attach.) It starts like it will attach and then rounds off. Anyone solved this one? Attached Images
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08-16-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
fisherbln Captain 12 Rep 859 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	My nubs changed in a similar manner when I did the retrofit on my E92. It installed just fine though. __________________ 2007 335i SG Coupe 2009 128i AW
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08-16-2010, 02:46 PM	#3
Schnell67 Machts nicht. 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 328i sedan & 1988 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fleming Island, Fl iTrader: (1)	Got it In Thanks for the reply - tried again, based on your info and the mirror did seat on the attachment - now to see if the homelink/compass can be brought on line. I was worried about nicking something on the replacement, so was glad to hear you had success - without changing anything.
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08-16-2010, 04:21 PM	#4
fisherbln Captain 12 Rep 859 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Glad it worked out for you. Good luck on the rest! __________________ 2007 335i SG Coupe 2009 128i AW
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08-16-2010, 04:27 PM	#5
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	if your original mirror did not have autodim, homelink, etc., you'll need to install the retrofit wire to get those features to work with the X5 mirror. There is a guide in the DIY section, and the wire you need is about $20 or so from Tischer.
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08-16-2010, 07:36 PM	#6
Schnell67 Machts nicht. 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 328i sedan & 1988 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fleming Island, Fl iTrader: (1)	Retrofit Wire Thanks - Tischer has the part on the way!
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