320d M Sport - does it have tilt down passenger mirror when reversing??

hems77 · 08-24-2009, 05:51 AM

Hi

I hope someone might be able to help me out here. I recently brought this car and had it about a month now. A work colleague of mine has brought an almost identical car too but his is petrol. He was showing me how his passenger mirror tilts down when he goes in reverse gear. I thought mine would have this so gave it a try but didn't work. I read the manual and tried again but nothing. So I checked with the dealer and the guy says mine definitely has it, he reckons my key fob might need configuring to turn it on. Is this true? Does anyone know if this is a standard feature or optional extra? If I take it to dealer, will they set it for me and I assume it will be free as the car is under warranty?

Any advice appreciated!

Thanks

creepy coupe · 08-24-2009, 05:53 AM

Only with full leccy/memory seats

rogerxp · 08-24-2009, 05:59 AM

Mine doesn't have leccy seats and does it. I think it's linked with the electric mirror adjuster left/right selector. The selector either needs to be left or right for it to work; can't remember which though.

creepy coupe · 08-24-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Mine doesn't have leccy seats and does it. I think it's linked with the electric mirror adjuster left/right selector. The selector either needs to be left or right for it to work; can't remember which though.

Is yours a 320d though?

hems77 · 08-24-2009, 06:09 AM

i'm sure my work colleague doesn't have leccy/memory seats either.

the dealer and the book says put the mirror selector switch to drivers side position for it to work - but doesn't!

hmi1750 · 08-24-2009, 06:26 AM

Only works with electric seats or some other option.. my car does not do it. Search for it, been discussed many times.

J.Bradders · 08-24-2009, 06:27 AM

Mine doesn't do that im sure you have to have the memory seat option for it to work like 'creepy coupe' said.

rogerxp · 08-24-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Is yours a 320d though?

No, mine's a 330d but didn't think that would make a difference. I don't have memory seats but do have folding mirrors if that makes a difference.

AlanQS · 08-24-2009, 06:43 AM

If you have either full electric seats OR powerfold mirrors, the passenger mirror dips in reverse.

rogerxp · 08-24-2009, 07:24 AM

I wouldn't worry about it anyway, it's a completely pointless function that annoys me more than anything else. On the rare occassion you need it just dip the mirror yourself. My wife always switches it on so when I go to reverse all I can see is the road

creepy coupe · 08-24-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

I wouldn't worry about it anyway, it's a completely pointless function that annoys me more than anything else. On the rare occassion you need it just dip the mirror yourself. My wife always switches it on so when I go to reverse all I can see is the road

If you have a key each and memory seats, it retains each others settings.

hmi1750 · 08-24-2009, 07:43 AM

he doesn't have electric seats.. just folding mirrors.

I have neither and thus no dipping mirror.

creepy coupe · 08-24-2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmi1750

he doesn't have electric seats.. just folding mirrors.

I have neither and thus no dipping mirror.

Yes sorry Roger, you did mention that.

rogerxp · 08-24-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Yes sorry Roger, you did mention that.

I used to have electric everything in the 335i but not the 330d

Steve748 · 08-24-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

I wouldn't worry about it anyway, it's a completely pointless function that annoys me more than anything else. On the rare occassion you need it just dip the mirror yourself. My wife always switches it on so when I go to reverse all I can see is the road

I find it very useful as I have to park next to the kerb quite a lot. The option I like is the camera underneath the mirror so you can see the kerb on the screen, next car

illingworth22 · 08-24-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmi1750

he doesn't have electric seats.. just folding mirrors.

I have neither and thus no dipping mirror.

I seem to recall that the dipping mirror only comes with the folding mirror's

chris330D · 08-24-2009, 03:54 PM

On mine (2008) it is part of the folding mirrors option. Anything that gave folding mirrors gives dipping mirror which might be why some have it with electric seats etc etc.

AlanQS · 08-24-2009, 06:32 PM

Also, if you have all electric seats but no powerfold, the mirror can still dip.

Whether the mirror dips or not is set by the position of the mirror selector switch. The setting is not saved on the key fob.

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hems77 Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2019 G30 520i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	320d M Sport - does it have tilt down passenger mirror when reversing?? Hi I hope someone might be able to help me out here. I recently brought this car and had it about a month now. A work colleague of mine has brought an almost identical car too but his is petrol. He was showing me how his passenger mirror tilts down when he goes in reverse gear. I thought mine would have this so gave it a try but didn't work. I read the manual and tried again but nothing. So I checked with the dealer and the guy says mine definitely has it, he reckons my key fob might need configuring to turn it on. Is this true? Does anyone know if this is a standard feature or optional extra? If I take it to dealer, will they set it for me and I assume it will be free as the car is under warranty? Any advice appreciated! Thanks
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hems77 Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2019 G30 520i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	i'm sure my work colleague doesn't have leccy/memory seats either. the dealer and the book says put the mirror selector switch to drivers side position for it to work - but doesn't!
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J.Bradders Private 12 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 3GT 330D xDrive MS+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mine doesn't do that im sure you have to have the memory seat option for it to work like 'creepy coupe' said.
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AlanQS Colonel 243 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	If you have either full electric seats OR powerfold mirrors, the passenger mirror dips in reverse.
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rogerxp Major General 165 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	I wouldn't worry about it anyway, it's a completely pointless function that annoys me more than anything else. On the rare occassion you need it just dip the mirror yourself. My wife always switches it on so when I go to reverse all I can see is the road __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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chris330D Major 36 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	On mine (2008) it is part of the folding mirrors option. Anything that gave folding mirrors gives dipping mirror which might be why some have it with electric seats etc etc.
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