Wing mirrors driving me mad

BMW335iSport · 08-01-2017, 04:13 AM

Hi all,

It seems my wing mirrors on my 2007 335i have a mind of there own currently, every time I start it up I'm having to adjust them back to where I left them.

I don't really use the folding function so I'm not fussed if that is disabled as well.

Is there a specific fuse I can pull for this? I can't seem to find a definitive answer.

e28bmw · 08-01-2017, 04:24 AM

has this just started happening or always happened? do you have memory seats and mirrors and the memory is resetting them when you unlock or start the car?

BMW Steve · 08-01-2017, 04:32 AM

Looks like you need to re set the memory on the button.....

BMW335iSport · 08-01-2017, 05:31 AM

When I bought the car the previous owner had a few things coded as the seat assist was disabled and wing mirrors didn't move unless you pressed the buttons.

I recently got the car back from BMW and it seems they've reset the coding whilst replacing the hydro unit so ever since then the wing mirror has been moving itself.

I do have memory seats.

BMW335iSport · 08-01-2017, 05:44 AM

Just had a little play with the memory buttons and to see exactly when it's happening.

Notes:

The passenger side seems to be working as it should, it will stay in the same position I leave it, only pivoting down for reversing unless I move the switch to the passenger side.

The driver side is the issue, the mirror is pivoting downwards by a random amount once I turn the engine off and remove the key. It does not pivot back up once the keys are reinserted.

Phil325i · 08-01-2017, 10:02 AM

It'll be corrosion on the internal connector pins. There's a DIY cure guide here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=mirror

Rory · 08-03-2017, 04:14 AM

Yip I had the same thing. Pulled off the glass, cleaned the connectors and it's been fine since

Wolf 335 · 08-03-2017, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incrediblewoody

Just had a little play with the memory buttons and to see exactly when it's happening.

Notes:

The passenger side seems to be working as it should, it will stay in the same position I leave it, only pivoting down for reversing unless I move the switch to the passenger side.

The driver side is the issue, the mirror is pivoting downwards by a random amount once I turn the engine off and remove the key. It does not pivot back up once the keys are reinserted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

It'll be corrosion on the internal connector pins. There's a DIY cure guide here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=mirror

I did this DIY that Phil posted for you.

Very easy to do, it's a 15 min job. Mirror has been fine ever since.

One thing I would ask you to do if you decide to tackle this...
When you disconnect the motor, instead of cleaning the connector pins could you just plug it back in and see if that solves your issue?

There have been mentions that corrosion may not even be a factor but rather unplugging/plugging back in the motor causes a reset that solves this issue.

If the issue is still existent after that then well know that cleaning is a requirement.

BMW335iSport · 08-04-2017, 03:13 AM

Cheers all, will give this a go at the weekend.

Fingers crossed as it's rather annoying!

BMW335iSport · 08-08-2017, 04:04 AM

Thanks for your help all, I decided to just try unplugging and then plugging it back in.

It's worked perfectly since Saturday, fingers crossed!

Wolf 335 · 08-08-2017, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incrediblewoody

Thanks for your help all, I decided to just try unplugging and then plugging it back in.

It's worked perfectly since Saturday, fingers crossed!

08-01-2017, 04:13 AM	#1
BMW335iSport Private 21 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Citreon Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	Wing mirrors driving me mad Hi all, It seems my wing mirrors on my 2007 335i have a mind of there own currently, every time I start it up I'm having to adjust them back to where I left them. I don't really use the folding function so I'm not fussed if that is disabled as well. Is there a specific fuse I can pull for this? I can't seem to find a definitive answer.
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e28bmw First Lieutenant 301 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 1987 e28 and 2008 e92 335i msp Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	has this just started happening or always happened? do you have memory seats and mirrors and the memory is resetting them when you unlock or start the car? __________________ Instagram @Jay4000
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BMW Steve Captain 115 Rep 968 Posts Drives: F11 535D & e93 335i Highline Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Witlshire UK iTrader: (0)	Looks like you need to re set the memory on the button.....
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08-01-2017, 05:31 AM	#4
BMW335iSport Private 21 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Citreon Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	When I bought the car the previous owner had a few things coded as the seat assist was disabled and wing mirrors didn't move unless you pressed the buttons. I recently got the car back from BMW and it seems they've reset the coding whilst replacing the hydro unit so ever since then the wing mirror has been moving itself. I do have memory seats.
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BMW335iSport Private 21 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Citreon Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	Just had a little play with the memory buttons and to see exactly when it's happening. Notes: The passenger side seems to be working as it should, it will stay in the same position I leave it, only pivoting down for reversing unless I move the switch to the passenger side. The driver side is the issue, the mirror is pivoting downwards by a random amount once I turn the engine off and remove the key. It does not pivot back up once the keys are reinserted.
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08-01-2017, 10:02 AM	#6
Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	It'll be corrosion on the internal connector pins. There's a DIY cure guide here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=mirror __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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08-03-2017, 04:14 AM	#7
Rory Lieutenant 93 Rep 299 Posts Drives: E92 335i SE 6MT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4 3.0 6MT [0.00] 2007 335i 6MT [0.00]	Yip I had the same thing. Pulled off the glass, cleaned the connectors and it's been fine since
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08-04-2017, 03:13 AM	#9
BMW335iSport Private 21 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Citreon Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	Cheers all, will give this a go at the weekend. Fingers crossed as it's rather annoying!
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BMW335iSport Private 21 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Citreon Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: somewhere iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your help all, I decided to just try unplugging and then plugging it back in. It's worked perfectly since Saturday, fingers crossed!
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