Side mirror issue.

kraftyskillz · 01-04-2014, 08:16 AM

Ok, so I've had my car for just little over a week and then noticed this little issue with the side mirror. After parking up and possibly locking the car, the mirrors tilt to a real weird position. Initially, I thought the mirrors had the function to fold inwards and possibly having problems with the motor but I don't think that's the case.

Any ideas what the problem could be? Might I add that it seems its just the drivers side mirror. Could be wrong.

makkan00 · 01-04-2014, 08:39 AM

If you have memory seats, then worth of exploring that.

kraftyskillz · 01-04-2014, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by makkan00

If you have memory seats, then worth of exploring that.

Yes I do have memory seats. Would never have thought they had anything to do with the side mirrors, will check that out. Thanks.

G82Dude · 01-04-2014, 09:28 AM

Key memory/settings? Try locking with the other key?

BMW mirrors do not auto fold in (like MB); there's a little button near the mirror adjust.

Maybe also try "re-saving" the memory position and mirror settings.

kraftyskillz · 01-04-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

Key memory/settings? Try locking with the other key?

Thanks, will give that a go as well. I suppose it might be a good idea to try and read the manual.

kayfaz · 01-04-2014, 04:51 PM

I have the same problem and found this DIY post, but haven't tried it yet...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764

richard_tricky · 01-04-2014, 05:26 PM

I had this issue. Followed the above fix.

The contacts on the connector on the mirror motor build up corrosion. A quick rub of the contacts and the application of dielectric grease to keep moisture out sorted my issue.

Very easy to do.

Remove mirror glass and then remove one screw that holds the motor in place, pull the motor straight out and clean contacts on the motor unit itself.

Problem solved..

Dsport · 01-05-2014, 04:10 AM

Same here had the drivers mirror go into a random position every time I locked the car, cleaned the connections to the motor and all good now
Very easy to do 10/15 min

kraftyskillz · 01-05-2014, 05:08 AM

Thanks for the response. I'll try that after I get some dielectric grease.

alessiobat · 03-02-2014, 01:15 PM

Just in case you don't want to try dismantling the motor and would prefer to replace it (from ebay, lets say) you can use your mirror and back case and buy only the skeleton mirror, around 100 bucks on ebay. Here's a video that shows how to stop the mirror from folding outwards every time you lock/unlock your car, until you've bought a replacement.

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G82Dude - 294 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Key memory/settings? Try locking with the other key? BMW mirrors do not auto fold in (like MB); there's a little button near the mirror adjust. Maybe also try "re-saving" the memory position and mirror settings.
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kayfaz Lieutenant 31 Rep 572 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Reading, UK iTrader: (1)	I have the same problem and found this DIY post, but haven't tried it yet... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764
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richard_tricky Private First Class 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	I had this issue. Followed the above fix. The contacts on the connector on the mirror motor build up corrosion. A quick rub of the contacts and the application of dielectric grease to keep moisture out sorted my issue. Very easy to do. Remove mirror glass and then remove one screw that holds the motor in place, pull the motor straight out and clean contacts on the motor unit itself. Problem solved..
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Dsport Lieutenant 24 Rep 480 Posts Drives: E91 320d Lci Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Uk West Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	Same here had the drivers mirror go into a random position every time I locked the car, cleaned the connections to the motor and all good now Very easy to do 10/15 min
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kraftyskillz Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 325i Coupe M Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the response. I'll try that after I get some dielectric grease. __________________ BMW E92 325I M SPORT
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alessiobat Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E90 328i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Just in case you don't want to try dismantling the motor and would prefer to replace it (from ebay, lets say) you can use your mirror and back case and buy only the skeleton mirror, around 100 bucks on ebay. Here's a video that shows how to stop the mirror from folding outwards every time you lock/unlock your car, until you've bought a replacement.
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