Defect on side mirrors?

vu · 08-07-2009, 07:47 PM

hey guys. need your help. i just noticed this today. both my side mirrors looks sketchy. like the bottom of them are chipping or something. check out the pics. you think i can get BMW to replace these? the crap thing is that i'm at 65,000 miles and no warranty. i'm hoping that since these are side mirrors, which i think is mandatory by DOT.. that it would be like some sort of safety issue (i.e if seat belt dont work).. i dunno.. kinda bummed out that my mirrors are all jacked up now, never noticed it until today. its freaking weird. i just might get pwnd...

any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

Roowah · 08-07-2009, 09:40 PM

I would say you pretty much have no chance that BMW will repair them post warranty. It's the same as if a bulb burned out now. It's your responsibility to keep your vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations after your warranty expires, not BMW's.

magmd · 08-07-2009, 09:53 PM

I can barely see the problem. Either just suck it up and buy the new mirrors or forget about it.

gimmethemuumuu · 08-07-2009, 10:07 PM

This happened in the last year or two on my '02 E46. It's like an orange-ish rust-looking discoloration, starting from the bottom edge of the glass. Over a fairly short time, it got worse, spreading further up into the glass.

My Audi bud mentioned that it was a common issue with these types of mirrors--with the heated element within. I ended up buying a replacement glass (not the whole mirror) from Tischer (about $40-50 for the E46). It was really easy to swap out.

Hope this helps

GregL · 08-07-2009, 10:22 PM

The blue (non-ZPP) glass is decently priced http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...93&hg=51&fg=10

But the auto-dimming electrochromatic glass is ridiculously expensive http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=51&fg=10
However I checked with Tischer and they're a fair bit better than MSRP; $234 for left and $245 for right.

MrZ · 08-07-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmethemuumuu

My Audi bud mentioned that it was a common issue with these types of mirrors--with the heated element within. I ended up buying a replacement glass (not the whole mirror) from Tischer (about $40-50 for the E46). It was really easy to swap out.

Hope this helps

+1

Seen it a lot on older cars with heated mirrors. Also seen that stuff on e46s.

vu · 08-08-2009, 01:21 AM

40-50 bucks aint bad. i was think it would be alot more expensive. plus i dont think my mirrors are heated so.. even better..

cool.. just wasnt sure if this was a common problem or a reason for it.. no hurt in asking. thats what the forum is for... it looks alot worst in real life though, but whatevs... if i can replace it relatively cheap i'm cool with it. thanks for the help

By the way... how would i know if my mirrors are heated? i just have the sport package w/nav and xenon... no premium package

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrZ

+1

Seen it a lot on older cars with heated mirrors. Also seen that stuff on e46s.

BMWinNorthdakota · 07-12-2011, 12:28 PM

Same problem on my whip

Not sure what to do at the moment beings that its only a sliver of the mirror right now.

No heated mirrors here.

Thoughts?

e36 · 07-20-2011, 12:43 AM

hey all

i have this issue and broughtit to the dealer. My e90 330 has 49k miles. Dealer says its the heating mechanism and is not covered under warranty since it is considered a trim piece?

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vu vucorp & sons 13 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: chula vista iTrader: (2)	Defect on side mirrors? hey guys. need your help. i just noticed this today. both my side mirrors looks sketchy. like the bottom of them are chipping or something. check out the pics. you think i can get BMW to replace these? the crap thing is that i'm at 65,000 miles and no warranty. i'm hoping that since these are side mirrors, which i think is mandatory by DOT.. that it would be like some sort of safety issue (i.e if seat belt dont work).. i dunno.. kinda bummed out that my mirrors are all jacked up now, never noticed it until today. its freaking weird. i just might get pwnd... any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
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Roowah Captain 28 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (0)	I would say you pretty much have no chance that BMW will repair them post warranty. It's the same as if a bulb burned out now. It's your responsibility to keep your vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations after your warranty expires, not BMW's. __________________ 2006 E90 330i 6MT: TiAg\|Black Leather\|Poplar Trim\|Premium Package\|Cold Weather Package 2003 E46 325i 5MT: Retired - The beginning of my BMW obsession!
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magmd Major General 161 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I can barely see the problem. Either just suck it up and buy the new mirrors or forget about it. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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gimmethemuumuu Captain 80 Rep 945 Posts Drives: '17 F80 M3, SO/Bk Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (15)	This happened in the last year or two on my '02 E46. It's like an orange-ish rust-looking discoloration, starting from the bottom edge of the glass. Over a fairly short time, it got worse, spreading further up into the glass. My Audi bud mentioned that it was a common issue with these types of mirrors--with the heated element within. I ended up buying a replacement glass (not the whole mirror) from Tischer (about $40-50 for the E46). It was really easy to swap out. Hope this helps
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GregL Brigadier General 100 Rep 3,618 Posts Drives: 2016 CLA45 AMG Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA iTrader: (4)	The blue (non-ZPP) glass is decently priced http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...93&hg=51&fg=10 But the auto-dimming electrochromatic glass is ridiculously expensive http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=51&fg=10 However I checked with Tischer and they're a fair bit better than MSRP; $234 for left and $245 for right. __________________ 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 - Gone 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic - Gone 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone 2001 Infiniti QX4 - Gone
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BMWinNorthdakota Banned 246 Rep 1,106 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fargo ND iTrader: (0)	Same problem on my whip Not sure what to do at the moment beings that its only a sliver of the mirror right now. No heated mirrors here. Thoughts?
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e36 Lieutenant 102 Rep 432 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	hey all i have this issue and broughtit to the dealer. My e90 330 has 49k miles. Dealer says its the heating mechanism and is not covered under warranty since it is considered a trim piece?
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