Re: Qns: What parts needed to convert PFL Side mirror to power fold LCI side mirror?
BMW-GK;1047985 said:
Can I ask 2 questions ?
1)how much is the LCI power fold side mirror ?
2)Can I just get the LCI power fold side mirror and do coding only? (meaning dun need any other hardware only remote lock to fold)
Thanks
LCI folding mirror comes in a few flavors.
a. folding mirror with heated glass with matte black trim pieces
b. folding mirror with heated glass with glossy black trim pieces
c. folding mirror with auto dim glass with matte black trim pieces
d. folding mirror with auto dim glass with glossy black trim pieces
price wise is cheapest from a to d.
from what i know, the most basic folding side mirror is around $500 to $600 a side brand new from stockist. this does not include the rear mirror cover.
folding mirrors with auto dim will be more expensive due to the glass itself which cost around $400 to $500 a piece from stockist.
the glossy black trims ones are for the high line range which is about 15% to 20% more than the normal matte black ones
For auto dim side mirrors you need to change the interior rear view mirror to one which is auto dim as well as the rear view mirror controls the dimming of the side mirrors. rear view mirror change to auto dim needs extra wiring and coding as well.
if you decide to just convert to power folding mirrors, you can do without the trim piece and use the remote to fold the mirrors after locking the car. the mirrors will auto unfold when you unlock the car.
beside getting brand new from stockists, an alternative is to buy from ebay UK. there are quite a number of folding side mirrors on sale now. I bought mine from ebay UK as well when i did my conversion to folding mirrors. make sure that the ones to be bought should come with 3 pins instead of 5 pins as the 5 pins ones uses a different control system. of cos if one wants to go the ebay route, it's best to do some research and determine what is exactly on the car first before buying someone online.
