Can I Add Lights To Mirror

[cuban_bmwx5]

hey all just a question i wanted to add the lights on the mirror. but i did'nt know if i can add a bulb and cut a hole in the cover? or do i need to buy the mirrors from a 4.6is or 4.8is> hope some one can help me out thanks.

[David.X5]

I did buy new covers and saw how simple the mounting is. And an LEd could fit in a tiny hole...

But it's more complicated than that. I have a 2001 and I discovered it would need a newer light check module and coding to work. Figure out if you have the newer LCM3.

[cuban_bmwx5]

i dont know i have a 2001 so i might have the same as you have

[Qsilver7]

BTW...the lighted side mirrors were also offered on the 4.4...at least on the face lift.

[cuban_bmwx5]

yes i have a 4.4i but pre facelift that is why i ask if i can even do this.. i do know the part number of the LCM i do have 61 35 6 961 141 i dont know whice LCM that one is

[Rosssavage]

My 2001 3.0i has the mirror lights, so a 2001 LCM should work?

[gatojurko]

I thought every X5 has it... I even have it...on 2002 3.0 diesel! I even have folding mirrors!
It should pre wired there!

[cuban_bmwx5]

ross do you know what part number you have on your LCM? because i think the part number i have is the LCM 2 and and davidx5 said we need LCM3.

[cuban_bmwx5]

i hope it is pre wired gato .. but i wish i could just use my cover so i dont need to get new covers painted lol

[gatojurko]

Originally Posted by cuban_bmwx5

i hope it is pre wired gato .. but i wish i could just use my cover so i dont need to get new covers painted lol

U know...I have not seen under door panel the car with out mirror light! I am thinking if your car is pre wired and I think it is and I think that wires are not behind mirror but they could be wrapped under door panel or even worse some where else! Like I had experience with pre wired wires for heated seats and rear seat adjustment! I had to take off carpet!