[bloppitybloop]

My mirror on my driver's side folds all the way out when it unfolds. Even when I put it into place manually, it folds back out the next time I start the car. Does anyone have a fix for this? I've searched the threads and none of them seem to have a definitive fix. Some suggest cutting a wire, which I'd rather not do as I want to actually fix the mirror and not cut the wiring. I've also tried some reset procedure that a user suggested in an old thread and that didn't work either.

[Saberdave]

I have been dealing with the same issue off and on for the last 2 years. BMW says it's the motor ($700 replacement) which I think is BS. I think there is a pin or something that just gets out of place and eventually resets after multiple "resets". I can go months without it moving and out of the blue it will start acting up again.

I also tried every "solution" on the various threads. None worked.

Just this weekend BOTH mirrors started doing it. What a pain in the ass having to reset the passenger side each time I start the car!!! May just sell the car if I can't get it to reset in a few days. My blood pressure rises each time I see the "flip out".

There is obviously an engineering issue with the mirrors themselves.

[hassmaschine]

how about used mirrors? I had 2 pre-lci's (just sold one) and never had an issue with the mirrors. Maybe they are getting moisture into the electronics or something?

[bloppitybloop]

Originally Posted by Saberdave

My blood pressure rises each time I see the "flip out".

I know your pain. I get very angry too.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by reckedhim

My mirror on my driver's side folds all the way out when it unfolds. Even when I put it into place manually, it folds back out the next time I start the car. Does anyone have a fix for this? I've searched the threads and none of them seem to have a definitive fix. Some suggest cutting a wire, which I'd rather not do as I want to actually fix the mirror and not cut the wiring. I've also tried some reset procedure that a user suggested in an old thread and that didn't work either.

This happened to me only 2 times I think in the last 10 yrs or so. I somehow I put it back in place carefully and played with button few times. Then all of the sudden was fixed...? has not done it ever since...

[bloppitybloop]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

This happened to me only 2 times I think in the last 10 yrs or so. I somehow I put it back in place carefully and played with button few times. Then all of the sudden was fixed...? has not done it ever since...

I used to get lucky and it would snap back into the correct spot after pressing the button a few times. But that time has passed and the sumbitch folds out all the way every time now.

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by reckedhim

My mirror on my driver's side folds all the way out when it unfolds. Even when I put it into place manually, it folds back out the next time I start the car. Does anyone have a fix for this? I've searched the threads and none of them seem to have a definitive fix. Some suggest cutting a wire, which I'd rather not do as I want to actually fix the mirror and not cut the wiring. I've also tried some reset procedure that a user suggested in an old thread and that didn't work either.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1417035

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by BimmerGeeks

Per the SIB:

1. Fold the mirror in using the power fold button on the door switch block.

2. Grasp the folding part of the mirror and fold it outward manually. The mirror housing will disengage from the mirror base and will now be in the breakaway position.

3. Operate the mirror via the power fold button. The mirror will now fold out past the expected end stop.

4. Operate the mirror via the power fold button again to fold the mirror in. When the mirror is fully folded in, the motor will continue to run until a clicking and/or popping sound is heard. This sound is the mirror housing resetting its position.

5. Fold the mirror back out, using the power fold button to ensure it has folded out to the correct position.

This method only works if you are lucky enough to have the pin free up and engage after clicking/popping. If the pin is really gunked up and stuck this procedure will not work.

[bloppitybloop]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1417035

Did this fix yours?

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by reckedhim

Did this fix yours?

Haven't tried it yet. Just last week mine started acting up and now it's possessed.

Next step will be either this method or wire cut.

[bloppitybloop]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Haven't tried it yet. Just last week mine started acting up and now it's possessed.

Next step will be either this method or wire cut.

I may try this after work today because this issue is really irritating.

[bloppitybloop]

I popped the mirror cover off today and just started inspecting the exposed mirror and then the mirror motor made a noise and it popped back in to place so it's fixed for now without any drilling and without any idea of how it fixed itself.

[PhaseP]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...7#post21716397