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Retrofit Folding Power Mirrors BMW X5 F15
Hi all, recently purchased my first BMW X5 F15 2015 , one thing I really wish I had is folding mirrors. Because of where I park at work is a high traffic area. Someone has already bumped the mirror to make it fold in. So I'm worried the mirrors will get damaged because the car is so wide.
Is there anyway to add a power motor into the existing mirror housing? and do the wiring? I could also source second mirrors from a wrecker as long as the wiring isn't too complicated. Has anyone done any of this before? |
10-17-2018, 11:20 PM | #2 |
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My 2014 F15 X5 has power folding mirrors...I am not sure if this was a standard option, but you should check in front of the mirror buttons on the door, there might be a button that will fold them...
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10-17-2018, 11:53 PM | #3 |
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I've done this on my F11 a few years ago. I don't remember the entire process but here are some pointers.
First off, you definitely need a new mirror base. this is the folding part that houses the (all) electronics (what I've found is that for any change/upgrade to the mirror you need a different base). Second, you should check whether or not your current mirrors have a LIN connection. This can be told from the number of pins on the connector. I think you need 5 where mine had 3. If they do, it will save you some work routing a few wires. If your mirrors have any features apart from heating you should have a LIN connection there. You could also check TIS. You need a new switch block for the window as well, IIRC you don't need to route any cables, just re-pin a few to get the button to work. Alternatively, you could program it to use the remote for folding. I never like to fold my mirrors before opening my door anyway. I'm sure I have some data on this project somewhere, if you need anything specific I'm happy to look it up for you. |
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10-18-2018, 06:58 AM | #4 |
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Hello,
I think this is a standard option; there is a button on the side of the driver's armrest to have the mirrors fold and unfold upon pressing the button. it's right beside the button to choose whether you want to control the left or right mirror position. it is also possible to code the mirrors to fold/unfold when locking/unlocking the doors
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Mine unfolds when the x5 unlock, whether by key fob or by pulling on the door handle. I fold when parking into the garage too, I know the feels with a narrow garage!
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10-18-2018, 07:29 PM | #8 |
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I don't think folding mirrors is standard on the entry model F15 X5 x25d. I don't have a button to fold mirrors. Next to the left/right mirrors control there is a blank space where the folding mirror button would go.
I'd be happy to have mirrors only fold when locking/unlocking the car though. |
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I guess if i need new mirror bases, i'll try and source some power F15 mirrors from a wreckers. |
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10-19-2018, 04:11 AM | #11 |
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There are parts of the world where the X5 comes with halogen lights too...
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Oh I was not aware!
Well at least you are aware that it is possible to retrofit it to your X5. and yes, that's my set up as well; "mirrors only fold when locking/unlocking the car " best of luck!
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Interesting! I bought mine used about 6K miles ago and the mirrors have been like that since the day I bought her. I doubt the previous owner coded them. It was a lease and there were no mods done.
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