Mirrors gone mad

StuP · 07-06-2018, 04:41 PM

So, all of a sudden, when I fold the mirrors, either manually or using CA, when they unfold the mirrors on BOTH sides are aligned down, (like the passenger mirror when set for reverse). The tilt for reverse feature still works fine.

I've not messed with anything, they never used to do this, very annoying !

Has anyone else experienced this ?

Matticus91 · 07-07-2018, 02:03 PM

Haven't seen this myself, you're saying that the mirrors auto-fold with the glass set normally and then when they straighten out they've tilted down? I didn't even know the driver's side had the ability to tilt like the passenger mirror. I also would have figured that the auto-fold function wouldn't have any impact on the glass positioning.

Sorry for my lack of help on this one, I'd suggest a call to a dealership to see if it's a known issue

drunkenup · 07-07-2018, 02:22 PM

I had this problem with my previous E92. I never fixed it but I believe the solution was cleaning the harness on the motor or something along those lines.

StuP · 07-07-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

Haven't seen this myself, you're saying that the mirrors auto-fold with the glass set normally and then when they straighten out they've tilted down? I didn't even know the driver's side had the ability to tilt like the passenger mirror. I also would have figured that the auto-fold function wouldn't have any impact on the glass positioning.

Sorry for my lack of help on this one, I'd suggest a call to a dealership to see if it's a known issue

I don't think it's the same function as the passenger side mirror tilting in reverse, but the effect is the same.

StuP · 07-07-2018, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkenup

I had this problem with my previous E92. I never fixed it but I believe the solution was cleaning the harness on the motor or something along those lines.

I've read similar, I just thought it very strange both mirrors would start doing it at the same time, and only when they're folded / unfolded, (I've read about one or the other adjusting themselves at random).

cherrypopper135i · 10-15-2018, 09:05 AM

Bump, just ran into this problem...

dsocold · 10-16-2018, 06:42 PM

its called ghost phantom mirrors pull the mirror glass out and unscrew the circular motor then clean the metal pins theres 6 i believe. Use a Q -tip and some alcohol and try your best not to bend the pins if this doesnt fix it then you need a new motor/mirror assmbly

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StuP Private First Class 95 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: May 2018 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Mirrors gone mad So, all of a sudden, when I fold the mirrors, either manually or using CA, when they unfold the mirrors on BOTH sides are aligned down, (like the passenger mirror when set for reverse). The tilt for reverse feature still works fine. I've not messed with anything, they never used to do this, very annoying ! Has anyone else experienced this ?
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Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Haven't seen this myself, you're saying that the mirrors auto-fold with the glass set normally and then when they straighten out they've tilted down? I didn't even know the driver's side had the ability to tilt like the passenger mirror. I also would have figured that the auto-fold function wouldn't have any impact on the glass positioning. Sorry for my lack of help on this one, I'd suggest a call to a dealership to see if it's a known issue __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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drunkenup Captain 214 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I had this problem with my previous E92. I never fixed it but I believe the solution was cleaning the harness on the motor or something along those lines. __________________ MHD \| BMS \| VRSF \| APEX \| RECARO \| TC Kline \| BERK \| Turner Motorsport \| Eibach \| BMW Performance
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cherrypopper135i Private 5 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: tx iTrader: (0)	Bump, just ran into this problem...
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dsocold Captain 198 Rep 684 Posts Drives: f06 640i GC. E82 N54 135i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	its called ghost phantom mirrors pull the mirror glass out and unscrew the circular motor then clean the metal pins theres 6 i believe. Use a Q -tip and some alcohol and try your best not to bend the pins if this doesnt fix it then you need a new motor/mirror assmbly
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