Interior/Exterior How to remove the '05 rearview mirror
Couple points..
there have been other issues where Mini's position was that retrofit wasn't possible, but it was. But I'd bet that you have to watch what year the Homelink option started showing up (I really have no clue)....
The connector plugging into the basic rear-view is to keep it from rattling around in the car. They may be able to use the same part with no electronics installed....
Matt
The connector plugging into the basic rear-view is to keep it from rattling around in the car. They may be able to use the same part with no electronics installed....
Matt
Originally Posted by Dr Obnxs
there have been other issues where Mini's position was that retrofit wasn't possible, but it was. But I'd bet that you have to watch what year the Homelink option started showing up (I really have no clue)....
The connector plugging into the basic rear-view is to keep it from rattling around in the car. They may be able to use the same part with no electronics installed....
Matt
The connector plugging into the basic rear-view is to keep it from rattling around in the car. They may be able to use the same part with no electronics installed....
Matt
Learn something new...
Originally Posted by shooler
Actually...the sensor for the keyless entry is located in the mirror, so that wire serves a purpose. I found that out the hard way. I had removed my mirror to check if it was indeed prewired for the Homelink version and found that my remote no longer worked. It took a trip to the dealer to get it fixed.
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From: The OC
Originally Posted by shooler
Can someone please post the part # for the Homelink only mirror (no auto dim)? I was at the dealer today and they only show a listing for the mirror with both options. Thanks!
Thanks!
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Looks like it is part# 51167133702 (item #2 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...76&hg=51&fg=40).
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From: Reading, PA
Originally Posted by Tarzan
Hi In my 05 (10/04 build) MCS the rearview was pre-wired. Even though the stock mirror wasn't power-anything, it was still connected via a socket to the harness.
When I retrofitted on the Homelink mirror, I disconnected the stock mirror from the harness and plugged in the homelink one. That was it!
For autocross, you could just tuck the wiring connector up in the roof liner until you put the mirror back on. Just takes a second.
P.S. There's a whole line of products that can be activated by Homelink, such as deadbolts for locking/unlocking doors, lamp controls, sprinkler systems, landscape lighting, etc. Check out the Homelink website. I believe RadioShack sells Homelink compatible controls. The Homelink rearview comes with 3 buttons. I have 1 for the gate, 1 for the garage, and a third for future endeavors.
When I retrofitted on the Homelink mirror, I disconnected the stock mirror from the harness and plugged in the homelink one. That was it!
For autocross, you could just tuck the wiring connector up in the roof liner until you put the mirror back on. Just takes a second.
P.S. There's a whole line of products that can be activated by Homelink, such as deadbolts for locking/unlocking doors, lamp controls, sprinkler systems, landscape lighting, etc. Check out the Homelink website. I believe RadioShack sells Homelink compatible controls. The Homelink rearview comes with 3 buttons. I have 1 for the gate, 1 for the garage, and a third for future endeavors.
Classic Mini is having a difficult time agreeing to take it back if it doesn't work. I'm having an equally difficult time spending $420 not knowing if it will work. And I can't seem to find a definitive answer on whether it will work or not. The homelink website doesn't really say a whole lot. The best answers I got so far are "It should work" and "I don't see why it wouldn't work". My dealer has been "checking on it" for the past 6 weeks.
I'd really like to get this mirror. Yours works. I guess the big question now is "Is the '05 and the '06 the same?"
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The cars are wired the same, and the mirror will fit. The homelink will work. The only thing I don't know the answer to is whether the autodim will simply work while plugged in, or need programming, or what??? I just don't know.
A suggestion would be to ask the dealership to let you try the mirror off a car from inventory, or to swap mirrors with a local club member/owner.
It literally twists off and unplugs.
A suggestion would be to ask the dealership to let you try the mirror off a car from inventory, or to swap mirrors with a local club member/owner.
It literally twists off and unplugs.
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Originally Posted by Tarzan
The cars are wired the same, and the mirror will fit. The homelink will work. The only thing I don't know the answer to is whether the autodim will simply work while plugged in, or need programming, or what??? I just don't know.
A suggestion would be to ask the dealership to let you try the mirror off a car from inventory, or to swap mirrors with a local club member/owner.
It literally twists off and unplugs.
A suggestion would be to ask the dealership to let you try the mirror off a car from inventory, or to swap mirrors with a local club member/owner.
It literally twists off and unplugs.
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From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by jdjeff58
Ok....I'll go and try to do some twisting. But one thing I forgot to mention as I just got off the phone with Classic parts, was now I'm being told that the stem and base of the new mirror are different. And I will be required to order additional parts. This is getting pretty deep.
Items 3, 4, and 5 have the same part# in these diagrams:
manual mirror
auto-dim mirror
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by jdjeff58
Ok....I'll go and try to do some twisting. But one thing I forgot to mention as I just got off the phone with Classic parts, was now I'm being told that the stem and base of the new mirror are different. And I will be required to order additional parts. This is getting pretty deep.
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I just switched out the mirror on my 06' over the weekend, and posted a couple pics to this thread.
Just received my auto dimming mirror this morning. A few questions.
The new mirror does not have an cover pieces for the mounting arm. Are these reused from the original mirror?
Someone mentioned that they lost their ability to use their key remote after switching mirrors. Is this something I should expect? If so, what should I expect the dealer to charge me to reset it?
The new mirror does not have an cover pieces for the mounting arm. Are these reused from the original mirror?
Someone mentioned that they lost their ability to use their key remote after switching mirrors. Is this something I should expect? If so, what should I expect the dealer to charge me to reset it?
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From: Cincinnati Ohio area
Yes, I think you have to reuse the original cover pieces.
Regarding the key remote reset: I wondered the same thing - I called the MA who told me it was just the keyless receiver/antenae in the mirror, & the code is stored in the body control module. He said switching the mirrors shouldn't require a reset.
I do have an '06 though & ended up pushing the receiver up into my headliner (https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=91925)
Regarding the key remote reset: I wondered the same thing - I called the MA who told me it was just the keyless receiver/antenae in the mirror, & the code is stored in the body control module. He said switching the mirrors shouldn't require a reset.
I do have an '06 though & ended up pushing the receiver up into my headliner (https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=91925)
couldn't make it work and the Cabrio is sold. Classic MINI is telling me over $400 list and $328 for the Homelink only mirror now. How much are people paying? They told me there was a price increase.
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I've changed the smaller mirror on my 04 MC for one out of a 06 MC. The mounts are the same, but the plastic cover over the mount on the 2006 is larger. I was a little worried it wouldn't work, but to my delight it fit like a glove!
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I know this is an old thread, but I see a questions asked that I have an answer to.
I just removed my '03 mirror and there does not seem to be wiring.
Now it could be the wiring is buried up in the headliner, but it is certainly not in the base like later Minis.
I just removed my '03 mirror and there does not seem to be wiring.
Now it could be the wiring is buried up in the headliner, but it is certainly not in the base like later Minis.
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I found another thread where someone had to tap into power and place a ground on an '03, so it would appear this wasn't added until later.
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I have had the sunroof trim out of my car and there is a plug up there that isn't used. Can someone tell me what the Homelink power plug looks like and possibly the wire colors?