wrlominick

Hey, has anyone else without the premium package ordered a replacement rearview mirror and added homelink? I am thinking/hoping that all I need is a new mirror, but the dealer says he doesn't see a part for it.

I asked him what would happen if somebody's mirror was broken and he needed to order one. He said he would look it up by VIN but my VIN doesn't have it, so I can't order it.

Surely this is not true. Seems like you would have power from the rain sensor and alarm light, and the homelink itself should fit all inside the mirror assembly right?

stream

If the BMW configuration is like other manufacturers, there's more to it than what fits in the mirror (wiring harness changes, transmitter near front bumper, etc.).

Harry

We are talking about that electrochrome mirror with integrated home link transmitter? That one with those 3 buttons?

If so, than there should be no problem. I did this with my new E60. It came out of the showroom and had a normal electrochrome mirror.

We retrofittet that universal transmitter part with home link in a few minutes. There was no need for new wireing or something. Old mirror out new in, that?s it.

The antenna and tramsmitter are all in the mirror no external stuff necesary.

So have fun - i use it every day, all others, my dealer included think that?s an option for playing children, but I bought the home link in all 5?s.

wrlominick

Thanks for the info. I don't have the auto-dimming mirror (I guess that's what you are saying is electrochrome?). Sounds like it should work though from what you say, if all the required components are included in the mirror assembly, unless I need a different wiring harness.

I want it because right now I have my garage door opener laying around the inside of the cabin. I think having it integrated is just neater and cleaner.

E60Speed

Tell your dealer to look under the "electrical" menu on their parts computer, its there

If you dont have the Auto-dimming Interior mirror you must also get the fitment kit, it is listed with the mirror on the parts system at the dealer.

I have had these fitted to friends cars, and mine has the Auto dipping, so it took 5 min to put the mirror in

wrlominick

Thanks. Any idea how much I should expect to pay? My dealer told me $1700 for bluetooth (new TCU) until I told him that people on this forum got it for $500, so I don't trust their numbers.

Harry

Hi,
I know that doesen?t help you out but in germany the mirror is about 280 Euros.
If I had to do it again, I would order this thing with integrated compass
So go for that, it?s not too expensive in compare to the mirror without compass.

cobradav

I cannot speak specifically to the 5 series, but the 6 series Accessories catelog has two retofit mirrors offered. 1) w/compass only = $295 2) w/compass and Unicersal transcevier (3 button) = $495 - all US Spec. Look for the 5 series accessories catelog.

Harry

Yeah, what I mean is the difference between mirror with homelink and with homelink AND compass.
That makes a difference for about 30 Euros.

He wants that homelink anyway.