Retrofit Folding mirrors on my US Spec 2004 530i
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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Hi Everyone! I finally did it! My 2004 530i with function folding mirrors with a press of a button. (still working on how to enable it for locking/unlocking).
My hands are torn up from this. Took roughly 5 hours to do. I can it a lot faster though since I figured out all the methods to route the wires.
BTW, Thanks to Bruce Miranda on some tips!
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to help you do this in the NYC area.
Enjoy!
Pictures of button:
Videos:
Without button installed on driver side console
With button installed on driver's side console
Outside of the car.
My hands are torn up from this. Took roughly 5 hours to do. I can it a lot faster though since I figured out all the methods to route the wires.
BTW, Thanks to Bruce Miranda on some tips!
Let me know if you have any questions or if you want me to help you do this in the NYC area.
Enjoy!
Pictures of button:
Videos:
Without button installed on driver side console
With button installed on driver's side console
Outside of the car.
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Thank Goodness - finally all the PMs will stop :-) just kidding great job and looks good.
We all better remember that car because when you sell it the next owner is bound to ask, what does this extra button on my door panel do?
We all better remember that car because when you sell it the next owner is bound to ask, what does this extra button on my door panel do?
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='881739' date='May 17 2009, 11:50 PM
Thank Goodness - finally all the PMs will stop :-) just kidding great job and looks good.
We all better remember that car because when you sell it the next owner is bound to ask, what does this extra button on my door panel do?
We all better remember that car because when you sell it the next owner is bound to ask, what does this extra button on my door panel do?
he's not selling it bruce....'til the wheels fall off 
but good point...that recent thread with the button by the shifter was funny...
Nig: congrats...no LED button?
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wow .... good job bro !!!!
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Nice work getting those rigs to fold!! 
Somebody better do a DIY ASAP using an OEM switch plate for my 9/05 build or you'll be getting more PM's on Monday when mine arrive.
Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='881739' date='May 18 2009, 01:50 AM
Thank Goodness - finally all the PMs will stop :-) just kidding great job and looks good.
We all better remember that car because when you sell it the next owner is bound to ask, what does this extra button on my door panel do?
We all better remember that car because when you sell it the next owner is bound to ask, what does this extra button on my door panel do?
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='881754' date='May 18 2009, 12:04 AM
Nice work getting those rigs to fold!!
Somebody better do a DIY ASAP using an OEM switch plate for my 9/06 build or you'll be getting more PM's on Monday when mine arrive.
Somebody better do a DIY ASAP using an OEM switch plate for my 9/06 build or you'll be getting more PM's on Monday when mine arrive.
hey john, just curious how much did you get it for and is this from your dealer that offers the discount too? pm me if you wish...thanx