Side mirrors randomly tilting

JmanND · 03-23-2010, 12:55 PM

First off, let's be clear, I'm not referring to the "call up" feature or anything related to having 2 drivers and 2 keys or the reverse tilt feature. I am the only one driving my car and have been using the same key.

Basically my passenger side mirror will randomly decide to either a) tilt to the sky or b) tilt to the ground. I can't isolate exactly how or even when it's happening but I'll go to change lanes and realize i can't see anything. Sometimes I can hold my seat program button and it will go back to normal, but sometimes it's like my seat button has lost its setting for the passenger side mirror completely and I have to manually adjust it (everything else is fine, including driver's mirror).

Last night I actually noticed my passenger mirror would move when I pushed the lock/unlock button on the dash ( however, this is also not consistent).

Any ideas what this could be guys. I don't have time to take it into the dealer for a while, and especially if I cant' even tell them when its happening.

thanks in advance!

JustXtreme · 03-23-2010, 01:28 PM

I have the EXACT same problem

fdriller9 · 03-23-2010, 01:42 PM

I know when the mirror adjust switch is to the left it tilts down when you back up so parallel parking is easier. Sounds like a short. Do you know if any water has come into contact with the motor? I would let the dealer check it out, especially if you're under warranty.

fdriller9 · 03-23-2010, 01:43 PM

I know when the mirror adjust switch is to the left it tilts down when you back up so parallel parking is easier. Sounds like a short. Do you know if any water has come into contact with the motor? I would let the dealer check it out, especially if you're under warranty.

triplefive · 03-23-2010, 07:28 PM

not sure if this is the problem, but it could be the side mirror drive. I had the same problem on my 335 on the driver's side and the dealer took care of it. I remember seeing a post that had this info but i'm not sure if that was the exact problems. Anyway, can't hurt to go to dealer and ask

FAULTY MIRROR DRIVE. FOUND FAULT 9CCD STORED. REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR DRIVE

67-13-7-191-398 DRIVE, OUTSIDE MEMORY MIRROR : 671010

KL07RPH · 03-23-2010, 08:06 PM

+1

I had this happen to me once a few months back...was in reverse and when I switched back to D, the mirror tilted back up, UP all the way to the sky lol.

Thanks triplefive for the tip! I'll keep that in mind if it does it again (has only happened once the three years I've owned it)

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JmanND Member 6 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Side mirrors randomly tilting First off, let's be clear, I'm not referring to the "call up" feature or anything related to having 2 drivers and 2 keys or the reverse tilt feature. I am the only one driving my car and have been using the same key. Basically my passenger side mirror will randomly decide to either a) tilt to the sky or b) tilt to the ground. I can't isolate exactly how or even when it's happening but I'll go to change lanes and realize i can't see anything. Sometimes I can hold my seat program button and it will go back to normal, but sometimes it's like my seat button has lost its setting for the passenger side mirror completely and I have to manually adjust it (everything else is fine, including driver's mirror). Last night I actually noticed my passenger mirror would move when I pushed the lock/unlock button on the dash ( however, this is also not consistent). Any ideas what this could be guys. I don't have time to take it into the dealer for a while, and especially if I cant' even tell them when its happening. thanks in advance!
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JustXtreme Private 21 Rep 92 Posts Drives: White 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida iTrader: (0)	I have the EXACT same problem __________________ Check out My Moped Build========>> http://magnumbuild.blogspot.com
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fdriller9 Banned 253 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]	I know when the mirror adjust switch is to the left it tilts down when you back up so parallel parking is easier. Sounds like a short. Do you know if any water has come into contact with the motor? I would let the dealer check it out, especially if you're under warranty.
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fdriller9 Banned 253 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]	I know when the mirror adjust switch is to the left it tilts down when you back up so parallel parking is easier. Sounds like a short. Do you know if any water has come into contact with the motor? I would let the dealer check it out, especially if you're under warranty.
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triplefive Private 109 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2018 Black Sapphire M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	not sure if this is the problem, but it could be the side mirror drive. I had the same problem on my 335 on the driver's side and the dealer took care of it. I remember seeing a post that had this info but i'm not sure if that was the exact problems. Anyway, can't hurt to go to dealer and ask FAULTY MIRROR DRIVE. FOUND FAULT 9CCD STORED. REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR DRIVE 67-13-7-191-398 DRIVE, OUTSIDE MEMORY MIRROR : 671010
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KL07RPH First Lieutenant 217 Rep 341 Posts Drives: G01 M40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Diamond Bar; Naperville iTrader: (2) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 40i (De ... [0.00] 2021 X3 M40i (Nov 2 ... [0.00]	+1 I had this happen to me once a few months back...was in reverse and when I switched back to D, the mirror tilted back up, UP all the way to the sky lol. Thanks triplefive for the tip! I'll keep that in mind if it does it again (has only happened once the three years I've owned it)
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