[robertkoors]

I have a 2012 Sport Line that only came with the standard mirror (no homelink or autodimming). I can't live without either of those it seems. Is there anyway to put a new mirror in its place that would have autodimming and homelink? I saw on the 2011 forums guys doing it all the time with a retrofit cable. I have the sunroof so would it be easy to get power to the mirror from there? Thanks for any info you can provide.

[DmitryF30]

Originally Posted by robertkoors

I can't live without either of those it seems.

Automatically dimming mirror with garage remote is one piece of premium package that I would purchase separately. I have spent 30 minutes at the parts counter a few weeks ago trying to figure out if the retrofit is possible. So far I have determined that BMW has changed mirror mounting method, so retrofitting used mirrors from other models will most likely not work (see TIS screenshot). Going with the new mirror, I think we would need PN 51169285514. The cheapest I could find it was at getbmwparts.com for $544 plus shipping. The parts guy at the dealership was certain that the harnesses for each mirror are different and at the moment no retrofit cables are available. I think tapping into existing power sources would be possible without the harness kit - I'll be keeping my eye out for a used F30 mirror on eBay. Dibs on the first one

[inChargeOfIT]

I do not use the home link feature, but the auto dimming mirror is the best I have ever had and I get night blinded easily. I could swear my side mirrors auto-dim as well, but I have window tint and am way too lazy to read my owners manual to find out.

My last two cars had auto-dimming mirrors and I still had to constantly move them around by hand.. although they sat much lower (Boxster and a 350z), so that probably has a lot more to do with it.

[franzzz]

Hi
This mirror work with 433MHz Garage ? (Like CAME, FAAC etc )

[feng]

Originally Posted by inChargeOfIT

I could swear my side mirrors auto-dim as well, but I have window tint and am way too lazy to read my owners manual to find out.

My 328i came with anti-dazzle rear and side view mirrors... so it wouldn't be all that unlikely that your side are auto-dimming.

Never know though. These different options for different regions frustrate me no end!

[franzzz]

Originally Posted by franzzz

Hi
This mirror work with 433MHz Garage ? (Like CAME, FAAC etc )

UP

[boafriend]

Totally bumping this ancient thread but anyone find a solution to this? My 2012 F30 has a completely barebones rearview mirror, too, and I'd like to be able to change it. Thanks.

[gotomoto]

This can be done very very easily if you have rain sensors.