In this video i will show you how to retrofit power folding mirrors auto dim function.
Bmw e90 power folding mirrors.
Don t be fooled by other videos that say you have to remove the mirror d.
Bmw e90 models with folding mirrors have a few issues.
Mine is an 06 and there are thousands of reports for this on the bmw related forums.
The most common symptom is the mirror folding past the normal stop toward the front of the vehicle.
This time i show you how to retrofit your bimmer with a new pair of folding mirrors and autodimming function.
Same problem described the 1996 should be listed as 2006.
The fix for this is to replace the complete mirror.
Repair is to replace the whole mirror assembly approximately 800.
No need to cut t.
There were no power folding mirrors in 96.
Sometimes you have to think outside of the box.
If your mirrors are folding forward past the home setting this is an easy fix.
My car came pre equipped with light sensor and interior auto dim no.
Cause is a failure in the ring that senses the mirror location its plastic and wears away.
Simply lubricate the home pin so it works as bmw designed it.
So you can now fold the mirror through the fob.