Rear view mirror replacement

Original · Wed, Jul-11-2012, 07:33:59 PM

I am looking to replace my rear view mirror since it started leaking from inside i can't see anything at night since its all blueish tinted looking.

I am not looking to get the oval mirror again i was going to see if there is a cheaper route since i don't really need the auto dimmer.

Is there a specific mirror that can directly work in our cars. I was going find one from regular e46 3 series, but if there is a better route that would help a lot i will be using Broadway mirror attachment as well.

Thanks in advance.

I M Legend · Wed, Jul-11-2012, 09:46:33 PM

search "bmw rear mirror" on ebay. you can get one from the E9X, plug and play. you can even get one with a flat clone nose and homelink and/or compass.

you can also have it fixed for $99 at radar-mirror (Forum sponsor)

andrewpj · Thu, Jul-12-2012, 02:23:01 AM

I just got an oval mirror from a 2006 M3 vert, plugged it in assuming it would be plug and play and all that.... NOPE.... burning smell and some smoke.... did not see that coming...

LooKitsCHAVIT · Thu, Jul-12-2012, 02:57:24 AM

http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html

I M Legend · Thu, Jul-12-2012, 04:01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewpj

I just got an oval mirror from a 2006 M3 vert, plugged it in assuming it would be plug and play and all that.... NOPE.... burning smell and some smoke.... did not see that coming...

Verts have different wiring if I recall correctly. There's a thread on Fanatics I think.

not///Mpōrtant · Thu, Jul-12-2012, 11:20:09 AM

I installed a mirror from a 2006 5 series. It was plug and play, well, kind of.
My vert originally had an oval mirror with auto dim and the clown nose. I installed a rectangular mirror with auto dim, clown nose AND home link. This is where it gets interesting. The verts do not come with home link AND more importantly, the receiver for the remote features of the key (locking and unlocking doors, etc...) is located INSIDE the rear view mirror in the verts as opposed to being in the headliner on the coupes.
The mirror was plug and play. When I plugged it in everything worked, the auto dim along with the home link. The only thing that required more attention was getting my remote features to work again. This is where the wiring between the verts and coupes differ. To make my remote features work again I had to remove the receiver board from the old oval mirror and identify the four wires that operated it. I traced the wires back to the connector and spliced into them up inside the trim above the mirror. Lastly, I relocated the receiver board up inside the trim and all is well. On a coupe, I would imagine it would be 100% plug and play.
Here's a mini DIY I wrote when I did it. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=379230

Chofmann · Thu, Jul-12-2012, 11:24:34 AM

hey laguna car looks clean bro( i got the same color) did you buy those rims seperate? or they come with

JerseyShoreM3 · Thu, Jul-12-2012, 02:34:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chofmann

hey laguna car looks clean bro( i got the same color) did you buy those rims seperate? or they come with

m3dc2544 · Thu, Jul-12-2012, 03:21:17 PM

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http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html there cheap and oem look

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Wed, Jul-11-2012, 07:33:59 PM	#1
Original Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,811 In the garage: '02 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: East Bay	Rear view mirror replacement I am looking to replace my rear view mirror since it started leaking from inside i can't see anything at night since its all blueish tinted looking. I am not looking to get the oval mirror again i was going to see if there is a cheaper route since i don't really need the auto dimmer. Is there a specific mirror that can directly work in our cars. I was going find one from regular e46 3 series, but if there is a better route that would help a lot i will be using Broadway mirror attachment as well. Thanks in advance. __________________

Wed, Jul-11-2012, 09:46:33 PM	#2
I M Legend Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 377 Reputation: 0	Re: Rear view mirror replacement search "bmw rear mirror" on ebay. you can get one from the E9X, plug and play. you can even get one with a flat clone nose and homelink and/or compass. you can also have it fixed for $99 at radar-mirror (Forum sponsor) __________________

Thu, Jul-12-2012, 02:23:01 AM	#3
andrewpj Phil Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 169 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Re: Rear view mirror replacement I just got an oval mirror from a 2006 M3 vert, plugged it in assuming it would be plug and play and all that.... NOPE.... burning smell and some smoke.... did not see that coming... __________________ Volk TE-37: 19x9 245/35/19 19x10.5 275/30/19 /// Dinan Cold Air Intake with Mass Air /// Dinan Stage 3 Software /// H&R Springs (Coilover Shopping) /// Meistershaft GT Race Exhaust & Straight Pipe Section 2 /// AC Schnitzer rear diffuser /// UUC Short Throw w/ DSSR /// Turner Pulley Kit

Thu, Jul-12-2012, 02:57:24 AM	#4
LooKitsCHAVIT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 54 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Colorado Springs	Re: Rear view mirror replacement http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html

Thu, Jul-12-2012, 11:20:09 AM	#6
not///Mpōrtant Captain Obvious Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 446 Reputation: 0 Location: SoCal	Re: Rear view mirror replacement I installed a mirror from a 2006 5 series. It was plug and play, well, kind of. My vert originally had an oval mirror with auto dim and the clown nose. I installed a rectangular mirror with auto dim, clown nose AND home link. This is where it gets interesting. The verts do not come with home link AND more importantly, the receiver for the remote features of the key (locking and unlocking doors, etc...) is located INSIDE the rear view mirror in the verts as opposed to being in the headliner on the coupes. The mirror was plug and play. When I plugged it in everything worked, the auto dim along with the home link. The only thing that required more attention was getting my remote features to work again. This is where the wiring between the verts and coupes differ. To make my remote features work again I had to remove the receiver board from the old oval mirror and identify the four wires that operated it. I traced the wires back to the connector and spliced into them up inside the trim above the mirror. Lastly, I relocated the receiver board up inside the trim and all is well. On a coupe, I would imagine it would be 100% plug and play. Here's a mini DIY I wrote when I did it. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=379230 __________________ -Brian 2003 Titanium Silver SMG Vert. GSP Pedals, H&R Coilovers, OEM 359M, 3000K Fog Lights. 1994 Schwarz Black E36. TRM Coilovers, Ground Control anti-roll bars, Treehouse Racing FCAB, SPC control arms, X-Brace, Mason Engineering strut tower brace, Z3 steering rack, Mishimoto aluminum radiator, Zionsville aluminum shroud & expansion tank, Fan Delete Mod, Spal electric fan, Stewart WP, Conforti CAI, Dr. Vanos stage II, Powder Coated valve cover, Stromung catback, MA Shaw carbon fiber GTR hood, MA Shaw front bumper, MA Shaw carbon fiber front splitter, APR splitter supports, VIS carbon fiber CSL decklid, CA Automotive carbon fiber rear diffuser, CA Automotive carbon fiber rear splitters, Smoked lighting, OEM Motorsports door handles, Tilt steering column retrofit, Euro three spoke steering wheel, Pioneer AVIC-N2. Last edited by not///Mpōrtant; Thu, Jul-12-2012 at 11:50:32 AM.

Thu, Jul-12-2012, 11:24:34 AM	#7
Chofmann Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6 In the garage: '01 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Rear view mirror replacement hey laguna car looks clean bro( i got the same color) did you buy those rims seperate? or they come with

Thu, Jul-12-2012, 03:21:17 PM	#9
m3dc2544 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 203 Reputation: 0	Re: Rear view mirror replacement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html there cheap and oem look --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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