torjan

Dear MBworld Members,
I would like to install the power folding mirrors on my E-class 2010 CDI (W212) purchased in Europe. Avoiding the expensive MB charges I will perform the installation my self.
I have read some threads for W204.
My questions are:
Which parts I will need:
- Door switch panel (Picture 1)
- 2 Power folding mirrors (Picture 2).
- and maybe 2 front door control modules (Picture 3)?

As far I think the procedure will be plug and play, I will remove the old parts and put the new parts? is it this correct ?
Do I need to do any wiring installation ?
any software update ?

I f any one did this before please give me a help.
Thanks

YYZ-E55

When I retroffited on a 2010 E-Coupe, only parts 1 and 2 were needed (and not full mirror housings, only the brackets). The door modules were not required.

Everything was plug and play (no re-wiring required). My mirrors worked without software by pressing the button, but programming them through the instrument cluster to work when locking/unlocking required authorization from Germany.

torjan

Hi, YYZ-E55, great thanks a lot. I think now I will take the step and buy the different parts.

w0rtez

keep us informed... let us know how it went...

torjan

as promised, parts arrived yesterday (picture attached), I will install them as soon as possible:

Power folding mirror part number: A2128100616
Mirror switch: A2129056100
Door clips (9 pieces): A0009918698
Door river (1 piece): A0009917940

Useful DIY links, that I will follow to make the install:

- Door switch replacement (you need to remove all the panel):

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-replaced.html

- Folding mirror replacement (DIY for W204, sorry didn't find something for W212 but should be the same)

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...up-inside.html

Youtube videos for W212 folding mirror:

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As soon as I do the installation I will post photos

CzchMex

Does anyone know if these are the same parts used for the C Class? I would like to do this on my 2010 C-class but it only seems that E Class owners take the initiative to actually do this...

torjan

Hi CzchMex,
All the parts I listed are also compatible with the C classe, only the Power folding mirror are not (not sure).
Rivet and clips I ordred them from Mercedes retail.
The Mirror switch and Power folding mirror from ebay.
Good luck.
I'm also going to install rear view camera and I have the wiring for the C classe original from Mercedes if you are interested.

Yosheego

awesome! How much did everything cost?

torjan

Hi,
I was lucky and found the Power folding mirror for reasonable price 300 euro both.
Mirror switch: 70 euro
Door clips (9 pieces): 2 euro piece
Door river (1 piece): 3 euro piece
in totale around 400 euro

CzchMex

I already have a rear view camera so thank you. The parts you purchased. Where they new or used?

Nuru

torjan, the C250 mirror cover removal instructions and the E350 mirror removal instructions are not all the same. I have a pair of 2011 E350 European folding mirrors and to get the cover off, you have to remove the mirror and then remove 2 screws, remove the bottom and then you can remove the top cover.

When researching this, I also found that my former 2010 car had the same door module part numbers as the modules I received from a 2011 car with folding mirrors. From those who have gone done this path before, they indicated that if you have the switch block module and the folding mirror frames, you can electrically fold the mirrors, using the fold switch button in the middle of the top of the switch block that has the folding mirror button. I am not sure that the door modules from a folding car are really required.

Removing the switch block, according to the remove/install instructions I download form MB's StartekInfo, there are two ways you can remove the switch block, one is by dropping the entire door panel, the other is by using special tool to pry the switch block out of the drivers side armrest.

The big hurdle is getting your datacard changed in Germany and then getting authorization from MB Germany to turn on the option for folding mirrors set for your car. I hope this helps.

Camber53

Hi i have done this on a W212 , W172 , W207 , W218 before

after install item 1 and 2 ( item 3 is not needed ) you have to reprogram the control moudle if not it wont wont work ..

cheers ......

torjan

Hi CzchMex, the parts are used, new are very expensive and I don't want to spend to much on this.

Hi Nuru, Thank you for the cover tip, actually I have tried to remove the cover but I was not able so I said that I will do that once I start the install, but thanks good you told me that there is some screws inside.

One question, from your reply and Camber53 I understand that only installing the switch and the folding mirror is not enough, I need to go to MB ?

Actually I need only to close the folding mirror by the switch and not the car key, does this need a program ? it will not work without software programming ?

Nuru could you please send me the remove/install instructions you download form MB's StartekInfo, I will be thank full.

aminis1

need help> where to find/locate the Right side mirror fuse, this coz my right one no functioning when switch singal to right then will hear loud sound as "tek tek tek tek" compare to left with soft sound. Do help. tq

torjan

Hi aminis1, yout car is W11 and this thread is for W212. For your problem i don't think that the fuse is the problem.

aminis1

i come accross the same prob which last time i were used W210 (Recently change to W211), the prob is fuse (after change it) that back to normal, so i think that the same case/isu?. Do i right?.

torjan

I'm not sure, try this video were they show were is the fuse diagram in your car

paulmadac

Madac Paul <madacpaul@yahoo.ca>

Hello. I have installed power folding mirrors on an 2012 e200 cdi including new door modules and door switch.they do not work.even at mb dealership they cannot add code 500,because the car is an ex taxi from germany.
Mirrors code A2128100616.
Door module.vl.a212820338
Vr.2128203685
Mirror switch is from an w204.
Car vin.wdd2120051a497042.
At mercedes dealership they claim that they cannot code the mirrors because the car is an ex.taxi an not an normal car.
Thank you for your help.Paul.

paulmadac

Madac Paul <madacpaul@yahoo.ca>

Hello. I have installed power folding mirrors on an 2012 e200 cdi including new door modules and door switch.they do not work.even at mb dealership they cannot add code 500,because the car is an ex taxi from germany.
Mirrors code A2128100616.
Door module.vl.a212820338
Vr.2128203685
Mirror switch is from an w204.
Car vin.wdd2120051a497042.
At mercedes dealership they claim that they cannot code the mirrors because the car is an ex.taxi an not an normal car.
Thank you for your help.Paul.

lionell247

did this ever work?

alexj

Wondering the same (4 years later) haha

NewShockerGuy

Same here. No update?! I guess it's probably a no since OP never came back and said hey look, it works!.

Shame it isn't easier to do. When I did the retro fit on our 2009 w211 it really wasn't bad at all. Get the correct mirror motors, and cabin switch, then program in STAR and done. Everything works.

-Nigel

W212 andy

Are the part numbers different from the right side and left side side view mirrors ? I’ve been trying to look up the part number but all I can find is the right side and not the left

torjan

Hi Andy,
That's the only part number I could find on the mirrors I bought. The problem is that the part number change depending on the other options that the mirror has. Like mirror heating, blind spot detection. Try either to ask the seller or MB dealer.
I recently found a really nice video on youtube explaning to procedure and you can also check part numbers for door modules.