I wanted to upgrade the rearview mirror in my.

Tiny
GREGGALSPACH
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  • 2008 BMW 535I
  • 100,000 MILES
I wanted to upgrade the rearview mirror in my car to one with garage door opener. I purchased a salvage mirror and installed it but how do I know if it works? It installed very easy. The red security flashes when the car is locked. But the small LED near the garage door buttons doesn't light. Is there something else needed? Regards, Gregg
Thursday, December 6th, 2012 AT 10:48 PM

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Tiny
MEKANIC4755
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If the car did not come with that type of mirror it will not work, it has to have a garage door transponder in the system, your car does not have this, it is quite expensive to add this option. Thanks for using 2CarPros
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Friday, December 7th, 2012 AT 2:29 AM
Tiny
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If only it were that easy, installation of the mirror is only the most visible step, there are electronic components that are associated with the GDO that will be required.
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Friday, December 7th, 2012 AT 2:30 AM

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