Since I didn't have time to wait around for a custom ordered MINI, I had to pick up one that a local dealer already had in stock. One of the options I would have liked to have was the Universal Garage Door Opener (aka: UGDO or homelink) that is built in to the rearview mirror. When I found out you could just order the mirror for about $200, I called up Classic MINI, and ordered one! (Part # 51-16-7-133-702) UPS delivered the package today, and I installed the mirror on my 2006 MCS tonight.

Installation was simple, and only took about 10 minutes!
Just push up slightly on the headliner, and rotate the base of the mirror 90 degrees (either way). You have to use a good amount of force to rotate the mirror, I thought I was going to break something, but it just snapped off cleanly like it was suppose to. Once it was just hanging there by the wire, you have to push in on a small clip on the mounting shell, which will then just fall right off. Once the shell is off, you can unplug the wire harness from the original mirror, and plug in the new mirror. After that, just snap the mounting shell back on, and push the mirror up against the headliner, and rotate the mirror back into place.

Programming the buttons was easy, as it was detailed in the owners manual.

One small annoyance is that you have to hold the button down for a second or two before it sends the signal to open the door, not like the quick click of the normal garage door opener. On the positive side though, the range from which it works seems much further, and now I don't have all (3) of my garage remotes sliding around in my car!

Here are a few pictures of the new vs. old mirror, and a couple others. The UGDO mirror is the exact same size as the original 06 mirror.

 

Nice! One of the things I really wish my 04 JCW had.

Do you know if this same mirror would just plug in on an 04?

Thank you,
JBravoMC

 

I know in 05 they went to this larger mirror. I am not sure if the pre-05's have the same wiring harness that you could just plug into or not.

Anyone else know?

 

Will this mirror work in an 2005 MINI? Sounds pretty easy to install.

 

I just wish I had a garage!

 

I believe that it will work on a 05 or 06 MINI. Best to check with the parts person when ordering to be sure.

 

bump for good info. think I'll order this

 

Bump bump bump!

That's a great item! I wonder if it'd work with all garage doors?

 

nice, i heard the UGDO with the auto dim was like $400 and didnt know there was one with just the UGDO and not the auto dim

 

Sweet, something else I can add for my wife to get me for the holidays.

 

I guess MINI got wind of this thread. Price has now jumped at my dealership to $345!!!! Can you tell me where you ordered yours?

 

I guess I'll just have to keep using my old-fashioned remote garage door opener unit I keep stored in the parcel shelf!

 

Great mod - I just spent a half hour programming mine and my husband's Homelink. They've been non-cooperative with our new garage door opener until now, and I hadn't really had time til now to sit down and figure out what the problem was. The MINI directions didn't work but the ones from Homelink's website worked just fine. One less thing rattling around in my MINI!

 

Anyone know of a good place to order one of these for a decent price? Or is Classic Mini the only real option?

 

You can get them at any MINI Dealer. Price though, will have to be negotiated. Good luck.

 

FYI - Have a 2005 MCS and ordered the part (in original post) from Classic. Installed in 5 minutes. Thanks Joe Kewl!

 

Perfect...beats the 'cut-my-mini-up' approach that I was going to take.
Ummmm Can't find "Classic Mini"... can someone post the URL?

 

I'm looking for the info for classic MINI as well. Thx

 

I just installed my Autodimming mirror with Homelink. Install took less than 5 minutes thanks to the OPs info. I love it. Now I have another item to sell on the marketplace.

 

If you need OEM parts we sell them ALL, just don't have them all on our site, but we can beat Classic's prices no problem. Just give me a call

WAY
317.201.8670

 

That's good info, Way. I'm a cheap (poor) SOB, but happy to send biz your way.

 

I had a few people PM me about the Part # of the Autodimming Mirror with Homelink. The part number of the mirror I ordered is 51 16 9 134 363.
The price I paid was $345 and not the list price on that sheet.

 

Way, sent you a PM to see if you can beat Classic's price. Not sure if you got it as I've had some PM glitches. Please PM me with your price for this part.

 

Has anyone retrofitted a 2003 Mini MCS with a homelink/auto dimming rear view mirror?
I need help. Part numbers, suggestions, or other information would helpful.

 

Sorry for bumping up this old thread. Does anyone know how the R52 convertible mirror differs from the R50/R53? All the mirrors for the R52 seem to be incompatible with other models. Is it something to do with the key less entry receiver? Or the mount?


Thanks

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