Auto Folding Mirror 2015 X3

ReturnZero · 10-14-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by inamik75

Are you saying without selecting the auto dazzling mirror option which gives you auto folding you can code the folding mirror?

I was talking about two different things in that post. The first is the folding mirror, where they tuck into the vehicle. You have to have the motors in the mirror housings to do this, so you'll need that option to code that.

The other thing I was talking about is the mirror dip, where the mirror glass moves down when the vehicle is in reverse. This should be available on every BMW regardless of option selection.

intercoms · 10-15-2014, 12:52 AM

Thank you for this tip returnzero! I swear it worked the day I picked up my car and it stopped working the day after... Because I just adjusted the side mirrors on the passenger side!! I'm sure that's the problem, Thank you!

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Originally Posted by ReturnZero

Yes, this should be on all BMWs regardless of options. To turn this on, leave the mirror adjust switch on the driver's side position at all times. If it's in the passenger side position it won't dip in reverse, if it's in the driver's position it will.

jvrb · 10-20-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ReturnZero

Mine came with manual power folding mirrors but they wouldn't go with the key. I coded mine using the threads and info around here to fold as some have described, and I set the delay to 0 seconds so they fold immediately when locking the vehicle instead of having to hold the lock button for several seconds.

You'll need to find someone who can help you do the coding or dive in yourself. The dealer won't do it.

How do you set the delay to 0sec? Or is that to hard to explain here? Or has it been explained elsewhere? I'll do a search. Hate having to hold the button for 5sec for the mirrors to fold everytime.

ReturnZero · 10-21-2014, 08:11 AM

I don't remember the exact setting, it's part of ESys. If you look through the coding cheat sheets you'll find the delay value which you can change to zero. No way to do it other than that - you have to code it.

jvrb · 10-22-2014, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ReturnZero

I don't remember the exact setting, it's part of ESys. If you look through the coding cheat sheets you'll find the delay value which you can change to zero. No way to do it other than that - you have to code it.

Thanks, I'll look into coding when I have more time. At least I know that it can be done.
Don't understand why the default value would be 5sec though. It is a long time to hold the button just to fold in the mirrors.
Previous car I had you just had to do a double click and the mirrors would fold.

Andy_o · 10-24-2014, 03:27 AM

Does anyone know if the standard non auto folding mirrors auto dim as per the interior mirror on the LCI model ?

m_alnimah · 10-24-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by aw2002

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Originally Posted by gregoryw1

Not sure what you mean by coded. But my '15 came with it already working. There is a little square button near the mirror adjustment thing that you just push and they fold in. Pretty darn cool - I used it tonight for the first time when pulling in to a parking garage. My wife said they look like our cat's ears when she is play fighting with her sister cat.

Good to know. Do you know if the keyfob can be programmed to fold the mirror as well or is that an existing feature as well?

Well if you have the Folding Mirror feature then upon locking if you keep holding the Lock Button the mirrors will fold in and upon unlocking the mirrors will unfold...

jvrb · 10-24-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy_o

Does anyone know if the standard non auto folding mirrors auto dim as per the interior mirror on the LCI model ?

I think that the auto dim or anti-dazzle function only comes with the folding mirrors (code 430?) At least here it does.

Andy_o · 10-25-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jvrb

I think that the auto dim or anti-dazzle function only comes with the folding mirrors (code 430?) At least here it does.

That's what I thought in the uk too ... I don't need the folding function but the auto dimming is brilliant. There is so much confusion and lack of clarity around what does or doesn't feature as standard or in the options and I read somewhere that the mirrors dimmed as standard which would negate my need for the option

PerryGunn · 10-25-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy_o

That's what I thought in the uk too ... I don't need the folding function but the auto dimming is brilliant. There is so much confusion and lack of clarity around what does or doesn't feature as standard or in the options and I read somewhere that the mirrors dimmed as standard which would negate my need for the option

I've just been out to see if the side mirrors dim (we don't have the auto-folding option) but the rear-view mirror is auto-dimming - IMO they do dim, as when I compared the brightness of car headlights behind me, they were always the same in rear-view and side mirrors

WatchThis! · 10-25-2014, 01:12 PM

Taken from the UK build tool: Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming
£ 300.00
Exterior mirrors, automatically dimming, folding. Light sensitive, fast reacting dimming effect reducing glare from following headlights. Exterior mirrors fold in to protect from damage when parked or negotiating narrow gaps.
I suppose it's safe to assume that without this option, they don't auto dim.

PerryGunn · 10-25-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchThis!

I suppose it's safe to assume that without this option, they don't auto dim.

I think you're correct, I must have been mistaken when looking at headlights in the mirrors whilst driving - not the first time I've been wrong and I'd be surprised if it were the last

I've just tried a (slightly) more scientific test - sitting in the car, in the near-dark, using a small torch held over the light sensor in the rear-view mirror. There were faint lights behind me that I could see in the mirrors and, when I switched the torch on, I could see the rear-view mirror dim but there was no change in the side mirrors.

WatchThis! · 10-25-2014, 04:00 PM

Your test sounds good - however I hope your weren't parked in a secluded spot flashing your torch as that might have taken some explaining....
My folding door mirrors are hopefully on a ship (perhaps the 'Courage'?) and I'd like to think that they're still attached to the vehicle. They were added as part of the "Active security package". If they hadn't have been part of that, then I don't think I'd have bothered as I don't use the ones I currently have.

PerryGunn · 10-26-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchThis!

Your test sounds good - however I hope your weren't parked in a secluded spot flashing your torch as that might have taken some explaining....

Luckily I was only on my driveway and my neighbours are used to me doing strange things to/with/in my cars...

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WatchThis! Private 4 Rep 83 Posts Drives: X3 20d SE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South East, UK iTrader: (0)	Taken from the UK build tool: Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming £ 300.00 Exterior mirrors, automatically dimming, folding. Light sensitive, fast reacting dimming effect reducing glare from following headlights. Exterior mirrors fold in to protect from damage when parked or negotiating narrow gaps. I suppose it's safe to assume that without this option, they don't auto dim.
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WatchThis! Private 4 Rep 83 Posts Drives: X3 20d SE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South East, UK iTrader: (0)	Your test sounds good - however I hope your weren't parked in a secluded spot flashing your torch as that might have taken some explaining.... My folding door mirrors are hopefully on a ship (perhaps the 'Courage'?) and I'd like to think that they're still attached to the vehicle. They were added as part of the "Active security package". If they hadn't have been part of that, then I don't think I'd have bothered as I don't use the ones I currently have.
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