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Hi guys I thought I would Intrude into your section to ask your advice.
Does anyone know if the X5 and X3 electric folding/heated mirror are the same or even use the same motor.
Finding parts for an X3 (E83) seems to be an impossible task.
I have stripped the mirror and the printed ribbon is burnt out where it enters the motor so not an easy fix, I guess there was an overload issue.

Many thanks in advance.

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Tbh it will be highly unlikely you find the same part number is being used across the ranges for things like mirrors. Mirrors are sold as complete units apart from the mirror glass and covers, so bases will be different just to start with. What you will need to do is try and find out if the same motor (with wiring) is used in any other model to see if you can purchase a secondhand mirror to strip down. Ribbon connection wiring isn't used in the E53.

E53 & E83 mirrors are a different shape & size and given the fact they were built on different continents too, it's unlikely they'll be identical.

Richard

I'm sure you could fix the ribbon, just be careful with the soldering iron.  Anything is possible


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[quote="Raj"]
Tbh it will be highly unlikely you find the same part number is being used across the ranges for things like mirrors. Mirrors are sold as complete units apart from the mirror glass and covers, so bases will be different just to start with. What you will need to do is try and find out if the same motor (with wiring) is used in any other model to see if you can purchase a secondhand mirror to strip down. Ribbon connection wiring isn't used in the E53.
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Had a check, your right on this one raj, but its often well worth checking as there's all sorts of parts that you would never suspect shared accross the model range and also spanning a lot of years

Thanks for the info guys i think I will give the repair a go nothing to loose so will let you know how it goes.

[quote="shadrack"]
Had a check, your right on this one raj...
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Ah such a familiar sound...... ) ) )