RLE

Nope. The folding mechanism is in the mirror. If you want the new (not any more) style mirrors and want to retain folding, you will have to get the mirrors from Europe or some other place that still offers folding.

benzo-boi

So am I correct in saying that all US spec "2nd generation" mirrors no longer have automatic folding options? Does it still ofer auto dimming?

Thanks

Raptorpower700

I just sent a PM

JaCe88

awesome write up! thanks!

Raptorpower700

Is C63dude still around with the contacts?

denot

Well this thread was created last year...

Bayou Benz

Haha good stuff.

icebergsupps

hi dude could you help me get a pair of these mirrors in tenorite gery? i cant find any in the uk? the dealers over here said you cant change them because the bolts are not in the right places!!! i acn now prove them wrong!

icebergsupps

hi, i have a c320 cdi on 2007 with old style mirrors, i would like to change mine too please could you help me find some in tenorite grey uk spec car,

cheers abz

Sanjit

Many thank's for the DIY as I picked up a set of the newer style one's(with all option's) from ebay for Ģ190,and they were already in the same colour as my car,weather here in the UK is crap so i'm waiting for the sun to show it's face before I have a go at this!

RickP330

Great thread,
Call me crazy, but I love my '08 mirrors. Wouldn't trade them for the world....
RP

RLE

First of all, the mounting bolts are the same for all years and models. Just pop off the triangular speaker cover and you will see them. You also must remove the panel just below it for access to the electrical plug.

The idea that the mirrors are not available in the UK doesn't make sense. Maybe you should try another dealer.

You might contact MBenz.nl.nl/ (I bought my mirrors and Euro taillights from him a few years back) and ask if he can obtain mirrors for right hand drive cars.

There is a difference, one being that the driver's side has the self dimming mirror feature which would mean that the wiring and plug would be different.

RLE

I posted that very picture when I swapped my mirrors which clearly showed the VERY minor difference in glass size.

Didn't matter to those who claim there is a big difference in glass size, despite the proof that they are wrong.

"OOO, my wife won't drive it because she doesn't like the tiny mirrors." That's just one nonsense posting.

goshinguy

Just wondering how would you know your side mirror have an autodimming option?

Or.... if my car do not have the autodimming initially and if I buy the side mirrors with an autodimming function, will the function remained or will there be an issue with the cable connections.

Helms

Great Thread.

Raptorpower700

I'm still debating whether it's worth taking my babe apart!

ex4Rings

So my neighbor grabbed me a set of newer style mirrors from a totaled car at his body shop, I installed them no issue but my older mirrors had 2 connection plug wires where as the newer models only had 1 plug. I do not have auto folding mirrors. The plug holes are labeled 1 and 2, and the new mirror plugs into 2. Any ideas what the 2nd set of wires was for on my older mirrors?

acr2001

This should be easy to figure out - what function worked on your old mirror that isn't working on your new mirror?

Folding? Heating? Dimming? Signal LEDs? Underside light? (this might only apply to 2012 models)

msallah

I want to know where can i get this mirror i want just the driver side. Please provide me info I am in the US. Thanks

erichighley

What's the difference between these and the ones on eBay for like $150 :/

msallah

I am not sure but I think those are just covers . I need the whole mirror including the frame mine got stolen . I need to replace it as soon as possible.

Any help on getting this cheap would be great

nzkaveman

n00b question - is autodimming a glare reduction thing, or is that where it points the mirror downwards when you put the car in reverse?

erichighley

auto dimming is just when the mirror is tinted through electrochromics to help lessen the glare of car lights behind you, think like your rearview mirror (presumably) works.

sharkey_lsu

Anyone know if there are extra steps to installing the auto-dimming, folding, heated mirror assy onto a 2009 that has all options but folding? I read that the switch assy would need to be updated as well but is it simply plug and play of the switch assy and mirror assy? Seems like there would need to be some rewiring done as well but hey, I'm no expert.

stratman1954

Who would of thought such a small change would make such a large improvement. Looks great.