Driver side read view mirror keeps changing settings, common?

fabzz · 07-30-2011, 03:37 AM

I've noticed it a few times, but today it was way obvious. I get in my 335 e92 and the driver side mirror is pretty much Pointing downward. Before I thought it had just been the angle I was sitting in my seat, but this time it was quite obvious it was the mirror, anyone else experience this or know what could be causing it? I don't mess with the memory settings, I use the same key, don't have convenience package. I even had the switch set over to passenger side

SomeRandomer123 · 07-30-2011, 04:05 AM

Could be your wife. I would plug in the diagnostics and check her for error codes.

samchoi604 · 07-30-2011, 04:07 AM

were you in reverse?

Spoolin335 · 07-30-2011, 05:14 AM

I had the same problem. The wires that connect to the mirror are corroded and it not getting a good signal from the ecu. Take it to the dealer, they will replace the motor and connectors.

fabzz · 07-30-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

Could be your wife. I would plug in the diagnostics and check her for error codes.

I'm a college single student, no one else drives my car haha

fabzz · 07-30-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin335

I had the same problem. The wires that connect to the mirror are corroded and it not getting a good signal from the ecu. Take it to the dealer, they will replace the motor and connectors.

When you took it in did they just take your word for it and replace it? Or did they take it apart see the corrosion then replace it? I'm still under 4yr/50k warranty so I'm sure it'll be easier to get replaced

lawl2ez · 07-30-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

Could be your wife. I would plug in the diagnostics and check her for error codes.

lolololol

Tom K. · 07-30-2011, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoolin335

I had the same problem. The wires that connect to the mirror are corroded and it not getting a good signal from the ecu. Take it to the dealer, they will replace the motor and connectors.

Or, like my E91, the mirror is afflicted with terminal CRS and will need to be replaced - hopefully you are under warranty.

Tom

Bleep · 07-30-2011, 02:00 PM

It's a common problem. I had it too; it would reset itself when I would lock/unlock the doors or hit the memory settings. See if you can duplicate it but the dealer should cover it if you're under warranty.

Gator328i · 07-31-2011, 07:29 PM

I have a problem with my driver's RVM changing whenever I activate the folding mirrors. When I unfold the mirrors the driver's side is always messed up and I have to re-adjust it. PITA.

JUSTIN335 · 07-31-2011, 10:03 PM

I have the same problem with my passenger side mirror. Every morning when I get in my car I always look to see it pointing at the ground or up in the sky. I've even seen it drifting up as I was driving down the freeway. I'm taking it to the dealer... eventually.

hipnotic · 07-31-2011, 10:14 PM

take it to the dealer, this is a common problem

qclik · 08-01-2011, 01:17 AM

i have the similar problem, i had to readjust the mirror everytime i start the car, not due to memory or key setting, and i didnt realize it when doing my final service b4 warranty ended

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Bleep First Lieutenant 9 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	It's a common problem. I had it too; it would reset itself when I would lock/unlock the doors or hit the memory settings. See if you can duplicate it but the dealer should cover it if you're under warranty.
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Gator328i Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 235 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL iTrader: (0)	I have a problem with my driver's RVM changing whenever I activate the folding mirrors. When I unfold the mirrors the driver's side is always messed up and I have to re-adjust it. PITA.
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JUSTIN335 . 46 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2012 535i m-sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad/Laguna Beach iTrader: (1)	I have the same problem with my passenger side mirror. Every morning when I get in my car I always look to see it pointing at the ground or up in the sky. I've even seen it drifting up as I was driving down the freeway. I'm taking it to the dealer... eventually. __________________ 2012 F10 535i 2013 E70 X5M 2007 E92 335i - sold
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qclik Captain 23 Rep 702 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (20)	i have the similar problem, i had to readjust the mirror everytime i start the car, not due to memory or key setting, and i didnt realize it when doing my final service b4 warranty ended
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