Folding mirrors

RyanF99 · 11-02-2023, 03:17 PM

When I press the button to fold my mirrors in it only folds the driver side mirror. When I move it over to passenger side it still doesn’t close but closes the drivers side no matter what one is selected. I can still adjust the passenger mirror and when I put it in reverse it moves the mirror down.

marvinstockman · 11-02-2023, 05:52 PM

Most likely a bad 'folding' motor or a broken wire to the motor.

crashoverride · 11-03-2023, 03:20 PM

well consider yourself lucky the driver side hasn't failed you yet... and it will. When it does the mirror will not stop at the correct spot and give you constant trouble a huge defect on this car

At least the important bits of mirror adjustment still work. But yea the folding motor bit sounds broken buttons inside won't change the brokeness.

BRG_N54 · 11-03-2023, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanF99

When I move it over to passenger side it still doesn’t close but closes the drivers side no matter what one is selected.

Just an FYI, the fold button does both mirrors at once, no need to toggle it between left and right. That only affects the adjustment dial.

Sounds like your passenger folding mechanism needs attention.

StradaRedlands · 11-03-2023, 08:28 PM

Pop the back off and check for a broken wire. Does it move by hand? It may be frozen for some reason???

RyanF99 · 11-08-2023, 03:47 AM

If it’s a broken wire or motor can I replace these?

vwrestler171 · 11-08-2023, 08:19 AM

I know my motor on my drivers side appears to be stripped out. Doesn't rotate down when in reverse like the drivers side, even when I select that side and when folding in, I hear a clicking and it appears to hang up.

StradaRedlands · 11-08-2023, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanF99

If it’s a broken wire or motor can I replace these?

Wire should be easy to repair, I don't know about motor. The entire unit is cheap and easy to replace though, just diagnose it better before throwing $$$ at it.

RyanF99 · 11-09-2023, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Wire should be easy to repair, I don't know about motor. The entire unit is cheap and easy to replace though, just diagnose it better before throwing $$$ at it.

The mirror does move by hand. I will try and get the cover off. Any tips to getting the cover off without damaging it?

StradaRedlands · 11-09-2023, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanF99

The mirror does move by hand. I will try and get the cover off. Any tips to getting the cover off without damaging it?

Lots of videos, here's one:

11-02-2023, 03:17 PM	#1
RyanF99 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	Folding mirrors When I press the button to fold my mirrors in it only folds the driver side mirror. When I move it over to passenger side it still doesn’t close but closes the drivers side no matter what one is selected. I can still adjust the passenger mirror and when I put it in reverse it moves the mirror down.
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11-02-2023, 05:52 PM	#2
marvinstockman Major 433 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	Most likely a bad 'folding' motor or a broken wire to the motor.
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crashoverride Lieutenant 190 Rep 585 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: na iTrader: (0)	well consider yourself lucky the driver side hasn't failed you yet... and it will. When it does the mirror will not stop at the correct spot and give you constant trouble a huge defect on this car At least the important bits of mirror adjustment still work. But yea the folding motor bit sounds broken buttons inside won't change the brokeness.
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StradaRedlands Brigadier General 6464 Rep 3,862 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.45] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [8.00] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.80] 2011 BMW 528i [8.70] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Pop the back off and check for a broken wire. Does it move by hand? It may be frozen for some reason???
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11-08-2023, 03:47 AM	#6
RyanF99 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (0)	If it’s a broken wire or motor can I replace these?
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11-08-2023, 08:19 AM	#7
vwrestler171 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Tooele, UT iTrader: (0)	I know my motor on my drivers side appears to be stripped out. Doesn't rotate down when in reverse like the drivers side, even when I select that side and when folding in, I hear a clicking and it appears to hang up.
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