Driver side mirror always aims down !

prell · 12-22-2010, 08:47 AM

Hey everyone, I just purchased a 2006 330i and I noticed that the driver side mirror always aims down. I did a search and could not find anything related to this issue. My electronic mirror control on my door panel works ok, I can move the mirror up and down but after about 15 seconds of driving the mirror just aims down again. It does this all the time, not just at night. Any ideas on why this is happening?

Thanks!

fdriller9 · 12-22-2010, 09:51 AM

Hmm I know the passenger side tilts when you put it in reverse and the switch to move the mirrors is to the left.

Maybe your motor is shot?

prell · 12-22-2010, 10:06 AM

well its wierd, the motor works ok when you manually press the buttons .... the passenger mirror does work normally when you go in reverse so you can see the curb etc.... I almost think it might be a software issue, its like it overrides my changes shortly after I make them. Is there a reset or something for this?

cb1111 · 12-22-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by prell

well its wierd, the motor works ok when you manually press the buttons .... the passenger mirror does work normally when you go in reverse so you can see the curb etc.... I almost think it might be a software issue, its like it overrides my changes shortly after I make them. Is there a reset or something for this?

Does your car have seat memory?

Tom K. · 12-22-2010, 08:52 PM

Had a somewhat similar problem with the passenger mirror on my CPO '07 328i. The mirror would randomly move to a position focusing about 15 feet above the car, even though the seat memory and mirror adjusting control worked fine.

The mirror was finally replaced under warranty.

Tom

chip2058 · 12-22-2010, 09:31 PM

It's a known defect. The mirror shorts while checking to look to see if its in the right position and then randomly adjusts to another position. Have your dealer verify it and they'll replace the motor with an updated one. Just had this done last week. http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/b513608g.htm

hipnotic · 12-23-2010, 11:14 AM

i have this same problem with my mirror too

prell · 12-26-2010, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone

Hey Chip2058 I am out of warranty, any idea how much this will cost me?

Thanks again for the help!

prell · 12-26-2010, 08:17 PM

I did some research and it appears the E92 as well as several other platforms have the same issue. A new mirror motor fixed the probably in all of the posts I read. Here is a good post for example:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230475

I also found the mirror motor on parts.com for $37, but it listed dealer retail at $49 so it might be easier to just go get it at the dealer.

Hope this thread helps others

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prell Private First Class 7 Rep 193 Posts Drives: E90 MR M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rock Hill, SC iTrader: (4)	Driver side mirror always aims down ! Hey everyone, I just purchased a 2006 330i and I noticed that the driver side mirror always aims down. I did a search and could not find anything related to this issue. My electronic mirror control on my door panel works ok, I can move the mirror up and down but after about 15 seconds of driving the mirror just aims down again. It does this all the time, not just at night. Any ideas on why this is happening? Thanks!
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fdriller9 Banned 263 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Hmm I know the passenger side tilts when you put it in reverse and the switch to move the mirrors is to the left. Maybe your motor is shot?
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prell Private First Class 7 Rep 193 Posts Drives: E90 MR M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rock Hill, SC iTrader: (4)	well its wierd, the motor works ok when you manually press the buttons .... the passenger mirror does work normally when you go in reverse so you can see the curb etc.... I almost think it might be a software issue, its like it overrides my changes shortly after I make them. Is there a reset or something for this?
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Tom K. Major General 125 Rep 5,626 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Had a somewhat similar problem with the passenger mirror on my CPO '07 328i. The mirror would randomly move to a position focusing about 15 feet above the car, even though the seat memory and mirror adjusting control worked fine. The mirror was finally replaced under warranty. Tom
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chip2058 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Sportline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i Sport ... [0.00]	It's a known defect. The mirror shorts while checking to look to see if its in the right position and then randomly adjusts to another position. Have your dealer verify it and they'll replace the motor with an updated one. Just had this done last week. http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/b513608g.htm
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hipnotic Major General 153 Rep 6,603 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	i have this same problem with my mirror too
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prell Private First Class 7 Rep 193 Posts Drives: E90 MR M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rock Hill, SC iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the replies everyone Hey Chip2058 I am out of warranty, any idea how much this will cost me? Thanks again for the help!
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12-26-2010, 08:17 PM	#9
prell Private First Class 7 Rep 193 Posts Drives: E90 MR M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rock Hill, SC iTrader: (4)	I did some research and it appears the E92 as well as several other platforms have the same issue. A new mirror motor fixed the probably in all of the posts I read. Here is a good post for example: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230475 I also found the mirror motor on parts.com for $37, but it listed dealer retail at $49 so it might be easier to just go get it at the dealer. Hope this thread helps others
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