11-18-2011, 02:51 AM | #1 |
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Power Folding Mirror Question
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My new x3 is due for delivery in week 50 After a long 6 month wait, can't wait to pick it up. I went for the 2.0d fully loaded (no point with anything faster living in Switzerland!). Checking on the options, it looks like I wrongly assumed the power folding mirrors were included in the comfort package. I have the interior mirror dimming only feature. Does anyone know if it would be possible to have this feature retro-fitted? I have word that the car has already been completed, so unfortunately missed the cut-off for changing the option. It is not a big deal, and I have never really needed this feature before. I do however think it would be nice to have. Thanks in advance for your advice! |
11-18-2011, 08:30 AM | #2 |
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Sounds like it's really a question for your local dealership.
However, the power drive unit is available as a internal replacement part (US$ 163 each in the US). It could probably be installed in each mirror but would be costly since it would require complete disassembly of each existing mirror and then completer reassembly. (lots of labor charges). Alternately, you could order complete mirror assemblies with new housings, internal parts and glass. (probably over 250 euros each). Either method would require reprogramming of the main controller and iDrive to recognize the new LIN bus component. Complete new mirror assemblies come with primed housing covers only, which means they would have to be painted. With the cost of painting, removal, replacement, and reprogramming you're probably into something like 1000 Euros total cost, if your dealer is willing to take it on. Just a very rough estimate to prepare you for the dealer's response. Adding "simple" options after delivery is always much more costly than [doing it] before the car is completed. Remember, the standard mirrors do fold manually for when you're parked on a narrow street or in a small garage. |
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11-18-2011, 10:01 AM | #3 |
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Wow, thank you very much for the detailed reply!! Really appreciate it.
It certainly sounds like a lot of money for the small benefit it would bring. I have never required to fold in the mirrors so far on my 3 series touring, and guess I may not need to on the new X3 either. Just slightly annoying as it is something I thought I had included...sure if I didn't think about it wouldn't have even noticed it was missing! At least I know it would be possible to do, if I really couldn't live without it Cheers |
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11-18-2011, 05:36 PM | #5 |
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11-18-2011, 06:42 PM | #6 |
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Be aware - the really annoying feature about the powered side mirrors is that they do not fold in when you normally lock your car. You have to hold in on the lock botton (on your fob) for 2-3 seconds to make them fold in (along with windows and sunroof closing). Looking forward - hopefully - for a software update to give you the option of them folding in when you normally lock the car.
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I think this is just a matter of software, they can just add "Fold-in side mirrors upon locking" under Lock menu on iDrive, and people can choose to turn on/off that feature as their wish. It does in here, maybe it's a matter of different option on different market. Power folding mirrors wasn't included on older BMWs (ie my aunt's E46 don't have them), but I'm sure many newer models have them as standard. It is a rather necessity to have power folding mirrors here I guess, as we are often faced with narrow streets and parking spaces. When I lived in Canada several years back, I don't remember ever needed to fold in my side mirrors at all. |
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11-18-2011, 10:33 PM | #11 |
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Although I'm not a Corolla fan, I believe all NA 2011 Corolla's come with heated power adjustable mirrors not power FOLDING mirrors, just like all base-level BWM X3s. Power FOLDING mirrors are not a Corolla option in North America. However, they do come with chrome exhaust tips.
Both JDM and Altis sell aftermarket power folding mirrors for Toyotas. Don't think they'd have much business if PFMs came as standard equipment. Last edited by Lotus7; 11-18-2011 at 10:45 PM.. |
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11-19-2011, 06:01 AM | #12 |
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Specs for Asia and Europe should show many "small" cars that at least have them available in a package -- a huge benefit in a city like Tokyo where folding your mirrors is a daily necessity for many car owners. I had a Nissan Sentra equivalent (a Bluebird) that came with power folding mirrors 12 years ago.
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BMW dealer told me retrofit can' be done. Next spring I'll ask my own "private expert". He did magic on my previous Audis. But it's true - folded doesn't fold very far. |
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11-19-2011, 03:28 PM | #16 |
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Should be standard. Would not be happy if my X3 didn't do something so basic
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11-20-2011, 03:28 AM | #17 |
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Yes, it is frustrating especially as I have added pretty much every extra aside from this. Glad to see I am not the only one though! With the sheer number of options available it is easy to miss something....
I have mailed the dealer, stating that I really wish to have this feature, and asked again if it can it be fitted before I take delivery. The answer will probably be no, but it is worth a shot. Thankfully I lease my car in Switzerland, so in the worst case it will be returned at the end of the lease. But this car was intended to be used long term. |
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11-20-2011, 11:11 PM | #18 | |
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when I asked about the folding window, all the sales person said was "sorry, don't have" and didn't even tell me that it was an option. well I found it out, it was too late!!! bad service i would say! |
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11-21-2011, 01:29 AM | #19 |
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I noticed that only driver side mirror folds fully whereas the other side mirror folds slightly when pressing the folding button. Is it correct or I need to check any setting or consult service dept?
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11-21-2011, 04:34 PM | #20 |
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My mirrors fold equally for both driver's and passenger's side, maybe you should have that checked.
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11-21-2011, 05:03 PM | #21 |
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Both mirrors should fold equally (about 35 degrees). The mirror may be defective, but more likely it may just need to be reset via dealer programming.
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