Passenger side (LHS) mirror problem

_ink · 09-30-2012, 02:49 AM

Hi Folks,

I have an issue with my passenger side mirror where it will not remain nor return to the exact setting that i have set it to. It will either be too high, low, left or right biased.

What do you think the problem is? And the associated solution for it?

It's really a PITA!

mmmmQuattro · 10-01-2012, 08:12 AM

I had the same problem and the updated the software, which solved it for a week or so, but later it needed a new motor to fully fix the issue.

_ink · 10-01-2012, 09:11 AM

I'm going to give this a go first:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764

pavo335 · 10-01-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

I'm going to give this a go first:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764

Interesting find, let us know how you go.

_ink · 10-04-2012, 10:23 AM

Tried this out today with the dielectric grease, took all of 10 mins to complete!

I tried placing into reverse with the auto dip feature a few times and it was successful in returning to set position on every attempt. Will keep an eye on it for a couple of weeks to see how it all holds up.

sleepysvt98 · 05-03-2013, 05:05 PM

My mirror would go past it's normal position due to the "folding option", even my key fob would throw it off. After trying all of the above, I just cut the yellow wire going to the motor. No more folding mirror option, but now I don't have to fight that damn thing anymore.

_ink · 05-04-2013, 01:03 AM

Mine is still going strong with no problems, although i don't have the folding mirror option.

09-30-2012, 02:49 AM	#1
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 641 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Passenger side (LHS) mirror problem Hi Folks, I have an issue with my passenger side mirror where it will not remain nor return to the exact setting that i have set it to. It will either be too high, low, left or right biased. What do you think the problem is? And the associated solution for it? It's really a PITA!
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mmmmQuattro Major 268 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: f83 / E93 335 / E70 X5 40d Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 320 E91 M-Spor ... [0.00] 2009 335-E93 M-Sport [0.00]	I had the same problem and the updated the software, which solved it for a week or so, but later it needed a new motor to fully fix the issue.
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 641 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	I'm going to give this a go first: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764
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10-04-2012, 10:23 AM	#5
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 641 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Tried this out today with the dielectric grease, took all of 10 mins to complete! I tried placing into reverse with the auto dip feature a few times and it was successful in returning to set position on every attempt. Will keep an eye on it for a couple of weeks to see how it all holds up.
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05-03-2013, 05:05 PM	#6
sleepysvt98 Private 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (2)	My mirror would go past it's normal position due to the "folding option", even my key fob would throw it off. After trying all of the above, I just cut the yellow wire going to the motor. No more folding mirror option, but now I don't have to fight that damn thing anymore.
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05-04-2013, 01:03 AM	#7
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 641 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Mine is still going strong with no problems, although i don't have the folding mirror option.
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