rear view mirror

cmy32go · Mon, Oct-23-2006, 02:40:00 PM

i am getting my rear view mirror replaced under warranty. i have the rectangular one and want to get it replaced with the oval one. Is that possible? I called my SA and he said he doesn't think they can do that. Anyone got that done before?

Thanks

**Obioban** · Mon, Oct-23-2006, 02:48:58 PM

probably not. I've never been able to get the dealer to do anything like that before

backdoc · Mon, Oct-23-2006, 02:56:29 PM

If you have Assist/ homelink then you need the rectangular one. I would take the rectangular one any way. The oval ones are prone to leaking and failure of the autodim feature. Do a quick search and you'll see.

cmy32go · Mon, Oct-23-2006, 03:09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by backdoc

If you have Assist/ homelink then you need the rectangular one. I would take the rectangular one any way. The oval ones are prone to leaking and failure of the autodim feature. Do a quick search and you'll see.

my rectangular one failed on me cuz of the autodim as well. i don't have bmw assist anymore.

thanks

backdoc · Mon, Oct-23-2006, 04:07:38 PM

Grrreat, now the rectangular ones fail also. Maybe we can adapt one from a kia, they seem to be working

. I simply do not understand how long BMW can keep having failure prone parts and blame it on outside suppliers. They need to get thier act together or BMW's reputation will soon reflect the build quality thier cars. They can not keep resting on new fancy technology and funky design to awe people when the cars fall apart, ie door seals, or multiple sensors/electronics fail at such a rate it is considered a common and known problem but heavens forbid they issues a recall. Don't get me wrong, I truly love my car, but I have had more things fail on this car, and at expensive cost to me as they are out of warranty, then any of the previous cars I've driven. All cars/manufacturers have problems, but when have you seen a C-class, P-car or even a Japanes car in the $50-70K class w/ the amount of glitches the 3-series have had.

Sorry

Have not finished my coffee yet and need to call the Dealer to have my leaking mirror replaced and sched. a day to have the DSC control unit replaced, as it seems common but sadly out of warranty.

Michael-Dallas · Tue, Oct-24-2006, 02:04:04 AM

Two of the major auto-dimming mirror companies are Magna-Donnelly and Gentex. BMW sources mirrors from both. I know that the M ovals are Magna-Donnelly and I am certain that the squares w/ Assist or Homelink are Gentex.

If it's any consolation, Honda/Acura sources mirrors from Magna-Donnelly and Acura CL owners have had problems w/ them leaking.

///Michael

M_Thrizzle · Tue, Oct-24-2006, 05:52:50 PM

Is the leaking due to hot temps in the cabin while parked?
my 01 oval mirror (no clown nose) works. I use a windshield shade and vent the moonroof & rear windows to keep the cabin cooler.

viprstryc · Tue, Oct-24-2006, 07:18:54 PM

Crazy, I also checked with the dealer on how much the Oval mirror would cost and they quoted me $550!!

rbryant3 · Wed, Oct-25-2006, 02:10:12 AM

My oval mirror leaked and was replaced "under warranty" at nearly 70000 miles

Mon, Oct-23-2006, 02:40:00 PM	#1
cmy32go Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 33 Posts: 282 Reputation: 0 Location: Miami	rear view mirror i am getting my rear view mirror replaced under warranty. i have the rectangular one and want to get it replaced with the oval one. Is that possible? I called my SA and he said he doesn't think they can do that. Anyone got that done before? Thanks

Mon, Oct-23-2006, 02:48:58 PM	#2
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,587 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	probably not. I've never been able to get the dealer to do anything like that before __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool Clearing out the garage: Used TCK camber plates, Imperfect fitment Scorza CSL trunk, CHEAP snow tires

Tue, Oct-24-2006, 02:04:04 AM	#6
Michael-Dallas Baby got back Join Date: Oct 2003 Age: 38 Posts: 724 Reputation: 0 Location: Frisco, TX	Two of the major auto-dimming mirror companies are Magna-Donnelly and Gentex. BMW sources mirrors from both. I know that the M ovals are Magna-Donnelly and I am certain that the squares w/ Assist or Homelink are Gentex. If it's any consolation, Honda/Acura sources mirrors from Magna-Donnelly and Acura CL owners have had problems w/ them leaking. ///Michael __________________ 1995 M3 Coupe 2004 911 Carrera 4S

Tue, Oct-24-2006, 05:52:50 PM	#7
M_Thrizzle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,235 Reputation: 0 Location: Santa Clara, CA	Is the leaking due to hot temps in the cabin while parked? my 01 oval mirror (no clown nose) works. I use a windshield shade and vent the moonroof & rear windows to keep the cabin cooler. __________________ 2001 Jet Black ///M3 6MT rolling on 19" BBS CH's \| PSS-9 suspension \| OEM Strut Brace \| UUC Swaybars \| K&N CAI \| Powerflex RTAB's \| Rogue Engineering Rasp Pipe & RSM's \| Cold Weather Pkg \| Pwr Seats \| HK Audio \| Homelink RIP: 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe 6MT \| Diamond Graphite \| OEM Brembo's \| Z-tube, K&N, Plenum Spacer, Stillen Sway Bars

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Mon, Oct-23-2006, 02:56:29 PM	#3
backdoc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 265 Reputation: 0 Location: Northern New Jersey	If you have Assist/ homelink then you need the rectangular one. I would take the rectangular one any way. The oval ones are prone to leaking and failure of the autodim feature. Do a quick search and you'll see.

Mon, Oct-23-2006, 04:07:38 PM	#5
backdoc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 265 Reputation: 0 Location: Northern New Jersey	Grrreat, now the rectangular ones fail also. Maybe we can adapt one from a kia, they seem to be working . I simply do not understand how long BMW can keep having failure prone parts and blame it on outside suppliers. They need to get thier act together or BMW's reputation will soon reflect the build quality thier cars. They can not keep resting on new fancy technology and funky design to awe people when the cars fall apart, ie door seals, or multiple sensors/electronics fail at such a rate it is considered a common and known problem but heavens forbid they issues a recall. Don't get me wrong, I truly love my car, but I have had more things fail on this car, and at expensive cost to me as they are out of warranty, then any of the previous cars I've driven. All cars/manufacturers have problems, but when have you seen a C-class, P-car or even a Japanes car in the $50-70K class w/ the amount of glitches the 3-series have had. Sorry Have not finished my coffee yet and need to call the Dealer to have my leaking mirror replaced and sched. a day to have the DSC control unit replaced, as it seems common but sadly out of warranty.

Tue, Oct-24-2006, 07:18:54 PM	#8
viprstryc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 104 Reputation: 0	Crazy, I also checked with the dealer on how much the Oval mirror would cost and they quoted me $550!!

Wed, Oct-25-2006, 02:10:12 AM	#9
rbryant3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 40 Reputation: 0 Location: Clay, AL	My oval mirror leaked and was replaced "under warranty" at nearly 70000 miles

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