Side Mirror Fix

Supapac · 07-13-2018, 05:41 PM

Any one local to Brooklyn do the side mirror fix? (stopping my mirror from going all the way around-- pretty much pointing forward)

I would love for someone to correct mine from doing that.

LMK

E92TTCoupe · 07-17-2018, 12:15 AM

What you can do is put the switch (where you put left or right to adjust) on the passenger side and it won’t go down. At least that’s what it does on my F10.

E90joee · 07-18-2018, 10:04 PM

Do you mean when you close the side mirrors??

Spyro235 · 07-20-2018, 11:27 AM

He's referring to the detent pin failure, in which anytime the doors are unlocked, the mirrors turn all the way forward. I had this issue on my car when I first bought it, and what I ended up doing was to cut the power wire to the motor and kill the ability to fold remotely all together. I wish my car still could fold them in but the whole folding to far thing wasn't going to work for me.
I do occasionally spend nights in Astoria at my girlfriend's place, and I'd be happy to have you meet up with me to do this for you/ show you what to cut. It's been a year and a half since I since I did mine, but we could pop off my mirror cover to double check we have the right wire. All we'd need to do is to get it in the position you want them, and cut the wire.

msjt · 07-20-2018, 11:46 AM

Did you try any fixes from this thread?

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547111

Supapac · 07-22-2020, 11:33 PM

BUMP! anyone can help with these mirrors? Its rather annoying

idrift4wd · 07-28-2020, 07:36 PM

People just cut the power wire. Not really worth buying a new mirror base and used one will have the same issue. Cutting power wire will just stop the auto fold in and out but the mirror is fully operational.

Wolf 335 · 07-29-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Supapac

BUMP! anyone can help with these mirrors? Its rather annoying

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

People just cut the power wire. Not really worth buying a new mirror base and used one will have the same issue. Cutting power wire will just stop the auto fold in and out but the mirror is fully operational.

The issue is the pin inside the mirror housing that gets gummed up and stuck in the 'up' position. Dirt, grime, etc. ceases its vertical movement and spring is not strong enough to push it back down.

Cutting the wire (i believe the white one, not 100% sure of colour) will remove the folding feature.
If you choose to do this you have to make sure the mirror is back in the right position WITH the pin 'down', otherwise it will not be locked in the correct position and you may have some movement.

One member on here has found a solution to this and it is to use a small drill bit and drill a hole right above the pin. Once the hole is drilled you can then push the pin down. Spray some cleaner in there followed by lubricant.

I will try and locate the thread for you that describes the drilling position.
Thread found, link here: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1443528

This is what i did and its been fine since.

07-13-2018, 05:41 PM	#1
Supapac Enlisted Member 6 Rep 45 Posts Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: May 2018 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (1)	Side Mirror Fix Any one local to Brooklyn do the side mirror fix? (stopping my mirror from going all the way around-- pretty much pointing forward) I would love for someone to correct mine from doing that. LMK
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07-17-2018, 12:15 AM	#2
E92TTCoupe Major 153 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: x335i/x550i/x640i/x540i/c750i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (7)	What you can do is put the switch (where you put left or right to adjust) on the passenger side and it won’t go down. At least that’s what it does on my F10.
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07-18-2018, 10:04 PM	#3
E90joee Captain 150 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	Do you mean when you close the side mirrors??
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07-20-2018, 11:27 AM	#4
Spyro235 Captain 328 Rep 787 Posts Drives: '10 X5D, '08 e90 M3 6mt Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	He's referring to the detent pin failure, in which anytime the doors are unlocked, the mirrors turn all the way forward. I had this issue on my car when I first bought it, and what I ended up doing was to cut the power wire to the motor and kill the ability to fold remotely all together. I wish my car still could fold them in but the whole folding to far thing wasn't going to work for me. I do occasionally spend nights in Astoria at my girlfriend's place, and I'd be happy to have you meet up with me to do this for you/ show you what to cut. It's been a year and a half since I since I did mine, but we could pop off my mirror cover to double check we have the right wire. All we'd need to do is to get it in the position you want them, and cut the wire. __________________ Daily/ Tow: 2010 X5 35D - 340k, Deleted w/DUDMD Stage 2, Sutphin Trans tune, Comfort seat retrofit Fun car: 2008 e90 M3- 6mt, slicktop, AW, cloth Last edited by Spyro235; 07-20-2018 at 11:35 AM..
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msjt First Lieutenant 160 Rep 305 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: queens, nyc iTrader: (0)	Did you try any fixes from this thread? https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547111
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Supapac Enlisted Member 6 Rep 45 Posts Drives: e92 328xi Join Date: May 2018 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (1)	BUMP! anyone can help with these mirrors? Its rather annoying
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07-28-2020, 07:36 PM	#7
idrift4wd Brigadier General 151 Rep 3,549 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	People just cut the power wire. Not really worth buying a new mirror base and used one will have the same issue. Cutting power wire will just stop the auto fold in and out but the mirror is fully operational.
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