Noise when folding outside mirror

boss2k · 12-18-2018, 07:06 PM

It seems to be coming from the right mirror. At the time of folding there is a loud clunking noise as if the mirror hits the glass.

Please check this video, and let me know if the clunking noise is normal or not.

halfempty · 12-19-2018, 02:23 AM

The only time I've heard a strange clunk from the mirrors is when I've folded them in by hand (during a wash to blow out the water) and then press the fold button to re-open. (Usually I will have gotten in the car, started it, and forgotten that I hand-folded the mirrors in the first place) The mirror motor, which is in the "out" position will move to catch up to the folded mirror and then there will be a loud clunk as it goes back into its gearing. You may be able to reproduce this yourself and compare the sound. Regardless it may be something that is still covered by warranty.

DanMpower · 12-19-2018, 03:19 AM

Mine makes the same noise but only on the driver side. Doesn't sound good...

nbennettksu · 12-19-2018, 12:28 PM

my passenger side makes a crunching sound. bout to warranty ole girl before it runs out.

gatorfast · 12-19-2018, 08:38 PM

Mine definitely does not make that noise.

JamesMA · 12-20-2018, 02:03 AM

As noted by another poster, mine also make a loud unsettling clunking noise if I fold a side view mirror by hand and then hit the button to correct it. The first time this happened I thought something broke big time.

SEXY-BEAST · 12-20-2018, 02:09 AM

Mine does not make that clicking noise.

boss2k · 12-20-2018, 09:04 AM

hmm.. warranty repair? Is it difficult changing the mirror without scratching the body, thats what i am worried about.

halfempty · 12-20-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

hmm.. warranty repair? Is it difficult changing the mirror without scratching the body, thats what i am worried about.

Yeah, that's a different sound that what I thought when I first read your post. It's not as loud/alarming as the resetting of the hand-folded mirror. It does seem to be working so the dealership might not want to do anything and given your concern over paint issues then it just might not be worth it to you. There's something to be said for learning to ignore all the strange noises from this car.

Poiseuille · 12-20-2018, 07:44 PM

my 2016 never ever does that. if halfempty didn't give you the answer, have your dealer explain it. let us know how this turns out.

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boss2k Colonel 1090 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	It seems to be coming from the right mirror. At the time of folding there is a loud clunking noise as if the mirror hits the glass. Please check this video, and let me know if the clunking noise is normal or not. __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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halfempty Private 26 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	The only time I've heard a strange clunk from the mirrors is when I've folded them in by hand (during a wash to blow out the water) and then press the fold button to re-open. (Usually I will have gotten in the car, started it, and forgotten that I hand-folded the mirrors in the first place) The mirror motor, which is in the "out" position will move to catch up to the folded mirror and then there will be a loud clunk as it goes back into its gearing. You may be able to reproduce this yourself and compare the sound. Regardless it may be something that is still covered by warranty.
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12-19-2018, 03:19 AM	#3
DanMpower Colonel 3237 Rep 2,160 Posts Drives: BMW M3s and a Red VW Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (28)	Mine makes the same noise but only on the driver side. Doesn't sound good...
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gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Mine definitely does not make that noise.
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JamesMA Lieutenant 81 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	As noted by another poster, mine also make a loud unsettling clunking noise if I fold a side view mirror by hand and then hit the button to correct it. The first time this happened I thought something broke big time. __________________ 2023 G80 ///M3x Comp. BSM on Black M Brakes Gone: 2018 F80 ///M3 ZCP 6 MT, 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport
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SEXY-BEAST Second Lieutenant 210 Rep 296 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Mine does not make that clicking noise. __________________ 2004 E46 6MT 2008 E92 6MT 2015 F82 M-DCT 2018 F82 ZCP
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boss2k Colonel 1090 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	hmm.. warranty repair? Is it difficult changing the mirror without scratching the body, thats what i am worried about. __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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Poiseuille Brigadier General 5393 Rep 3,737 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 DCT Tanzanite/Amaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Princeton iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [10.00]	my 2016 never ever does that. if halfempty didn't give you the answer, have your dealer explain it. let us know how this turns out.
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