BMW 5 Series: Exterior/Interior Mirrors

Exterior mirror

System wiring diagram

Exterior mirror

1. Outside temperature sensor
2. Fuses in the power distribution box, front right
3. Body Domain Controller (BDC)
4. Exterior mirror, front passenger's side
5. Switch block, driver's door
6. Exterior mirror, driver's side
7. Instrument panel (KOMBI)
8. Inside mirror

The instrument cluster receives the value of the ambient temperature from the outside temperature sensor and makes this available via the PT-CAN. The Body Domain Controller evaluates the signal and triggers the activation of the mirror heating via the local interconnect network bus. The control of the heater output is dependent on the ambient temperature.

The mirror servomotors are activated by the mirror electronics. The request for adjusting the exterior mirror is received by the mirror electronics via the local interconnect network bus.

The exterior mirrors still retain the folding in function, but now they can be programmed to automatically fold inward when the vehicle is locked. This feature must be activated in the CID by selecting My Vehicle.

First select "My Vehicle"

Next select "Vehicle settings"

Select "Doors/Key"

Select "Fold mirrors in when locked"

Interior Mirror

System wiring diagram

Inside mirror

1. Inside mirror
2. Body Domain Controller (BDC)
3. Fuse for front right power distribution box
4. Roof function center (FZD)

The interior mirror is connected with the Body Domain Controller via LIN bus.

The LED for the alarm system is located in the interior mirror.

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