Side mirror won't tilt when in Reverse

FJUNO78 · 04-22-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by moff

The tilting side mirror is standard in all cars with electric folding mirrors, in Europe this is an option, so won't work in cars without this option.

i think you are wrong. I think it is standard in all cars. Again, no ZPP, no folding mirrors, but I have the option to have my mirrors tilt down in reverse.

jeremydgreat · 04-22-2010, 11:10 AM

wait wait wait... do all 1 series have this feature? I've never seen mine do this (although I've seen this feature on my friend's 335i).

I have a 2009 135i with only the M-Sports package.

Sylon · 04-22-2010, 12:57 PM

I was just at my dealer working out some things and I asked the question. The auto tilting mirror when thrown in reverse is standard on the 135i. The folding side mirrors is an option in the Premium package.

FJUNO78 · 04-22-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremydgreat

wait wait wait... do all 1 series have this feature? I've never seen mine do this (although I've seen this feature on my friend's 335i).

I have a 2009 135i with only the M-Sports package.

yea. There is a little button that toggles left to right near the mirror controls... switch it the other way, and when you go into reverse the passager side mirror will point to the ground... I never use it, I find it a pain in the neck the other times I reverse.

Tom K. · 04-22-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FJUNO78

... I never use it, I find it a pain in the neck the other times I reverse.

I find it quite simple to switch it on when needed and then off when not - as BMW apparently intended.

Tom

jeremydgreat · 04-22-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FJUNO78

yea. There is a little button that toggles left to right near the mirror controls... switch it the other way, and when you go into reverse the passager side mirror will point to the ground... I never use it, I find it a pain in the neck the other times I reverse.

Even on a manual transmission?

Dackelone · 04-22-2010, 03:56 PM

Guys... I just checked this out on my 2010 135i with a 6MT. My car does NOT have this feature.

In the owners manul there is a STAR denodting an optional feature. So... I think this must be part of the premium package. I tired moving my miror switch in both positions, and teh pass side mirror never tilts down.

But this doesn't really bother me either.

My car only has: M-sport pak, Cold weather pak, USB/Ipod and met paint.

jeremydgreat · 04-23-2010, 12:31 AM

I don't have the feature either. I ONLY have the M-Sports package (no premium).

dlmpesh · 04-23-2010, 01:41 AM

Boo. I dont have it...

moff · 04-23-2010, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJUNO78

i think you are wrong. I think it is standard in all cars. Again, no ZPP, no folding mirrors, but I have the option to have my mirrors tilt down in reverse.

I wish I was, but I'm not

Sylon · 05-07-2010, 11:43 PM

Bumping this thread because I gave it a try on my 135i and nothing happens. I tried it with the switch in both positions, passenger side mirror doesnt move at all when I put it into reverse.

BMW86 · 04-28-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

When I put my car into Reverse the side mirror does not tilt down and face towards the gutter like it normally does. It has only started happening today. I've driven my car a few times since then and it's still the same way. Anyone know how to fix?

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Bumping this thread because I gave it a try on my 135i and nothing happens. I tried it with the switch in both positions, passenger side mirror doesnt move at all when I put it into reverse.

Wow... this thread takes me back

iminhell1 · 01-03-2016, 12:01 AM

Seems like the best thread ...

Is the tilt adjustable?

6ixSpd · 11-05-2019, 04:51 PM

So to confirm, you guys with manual seats and non-folding mirrors have this feature in 2010 or newer cars?

I have a 2012 without premium package and mine doesn't tilt. It was very useful all these years in my other BMWs as I street park a lot and it's extremely helpful in that situation

golfer23rm · 11-07-2019, 06:30 AM

Better yet, whats the coding for it? so we can code it in.

6ixSpd · 11-07-2019, 11:53 AM

I tried that, no luck. You need option SA430 or power seats in order to have this feature from what I can tell (ie. LIN-bus wired side mirrors, not 5pin)

swunder · 11-07-2019, 04:35 PM

Do I have folding mirrors if I have the premium package? I just got them to turn down in reverse, but don't think they auto fold still.

Think I have the premium... garage door opener/compass etc.

Shortedaman · 11-07-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by swunder

Do I have folding mirrors if I have the premium package? I just got them to turn down in reverse, but don't think they auto fold still.

Think I have the premium... garage door opener/compass etc.

auto fold has to be coded in. I used carly for that.

04-22-2010, 11:10 AM	#24
jeremydgreat Captain 76 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) iTrader: (1)	wait wait wait... do all 1 series have this feature? I've never seen mine do this (although I've seen this feature on my friend's 335i). I have a 2009 135i with only the M-Sports package. __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	I was just at my dealer working out some things and I asked the question. The auto tilting mirror when thrown in reverse is standard on the 135i. The folding side mirrors is an option in the Premium package.
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04-22-2010, 03:56 PM	#29
Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Guys... I just checked this out on my 2010 135i with a 6MT. My car does NOT have this feature. In the owners manul there is a STAR denodting an optional feature. So... I think this must be part of the premium package. I tired moving my miror switch in both positions, and teh pass side mirror never tilts down. But this doesn't really bother me either. My car only has: M-sport pak, Cold weather pak, USB/Ipod and met paint.
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04-23-2010, 12:31 AM	#30
jeremydgreat Captain 76 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) iTrader: (1)	I don't have the feature either. I ONLY have the M-Sports package (no premium). __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.
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dlmpesh Private 5 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Boo. I dont have it... __________________ 2010 128i - MT - Crimson Red - Black Leatherette - Grey Trim - Comfort Access - Heated Seats - Ipod - Park Distance Control
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05-07-2010, 11:43 PM	#33
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Bumping this thread because I gave it a try on my 135i and nothing happens. I tried it with the switch in both positions, passenger side mirror doesnt move at all when I put it into reverse. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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01-03-2016, 12:01 AM	#35
iminhell1 C2H5OH 3915 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: 2010 SG 135i auto Join Date: May 2015 Location: Darwin, MN iTrader: (1)	Seems like the best thread ... Is the tilt adjustable?
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11-05-2019, 04:51 PM	#36
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6012 Rep 6,740 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	So to confirm, you guys with manual seats and non-folding mirrors have this feature in 2010 or newer cars? I have a 2012 without premium package and mine doesn't tilt. It was very useful all these years in my other BMWs as I street park a lot and it's extremely helpful in that situation __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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11-07-2019, 06:30 AM	#37
golfer23rm Private First Class 45 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 125i E82 Bluewater Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Better yet, whats the coding for it? so we can code it in.
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11-07-2019, 11:53 AM	#38
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6012 Rep 6,740 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	I tried that, no luck. You need option SA430 or power seats in order to have this feature from what I can tell (ie. LIN-bus wired side mirrors, not 5pin) __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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11-07-2019, 04:35 PM	#39
swunder First Lieutenant 304 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 135is, x3 m40i, V70R Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Do I have folding mirrors if I have the premium package? I just got them to turn down in reverse, but don't think they auto fold still. Think I have the premium... garage door opener/compass etc.
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