E92 Electric Mirrors

Simpson196 · 12-18-2017, 09:42 AM

I bought a a 320d M Sport Coupe from Evans Halshaw back in Feb. The driver side mirror was always in a good spot for me so I have no reason to move it.

I let me missus drive it the other week and she noticed that while the passenger side mirror will move using the buttons on the driver door, the driver side mirror wont move.

My mirrors dont fold in so havent got that issue but I also noticed, now that its icy, that it doesnt clear the condensation/ice like the passenger side does.

Any help?

Phil325i · 12-18-2017, 11:14 AM

Could be an electrical connection issue. No power to the mirror, so no movement and the heating element isn't activating to demist...

Chappers 71 · 12-18-2017, 01:31 PM

Bit obvious but did you flip the switch to operate the passenger side?
Although that wouldn't account for the glass not defrosting.

RajB · 12-18-2017, 02:07 PM

I’d say get the doorcard off and check the connection. If that’s ok (test the wires to see power coming in) then the mirrors knackered and will need replacing.

Simpson196 · 12-18-2017, 04:13 PM

I can see that you can buy different backs to the mirrors so I was thinking that that I just take off the back and check the motor? Would it be better to take off the door card?

RajB · 12-18-2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Simpson196

I can see that you can buy different backs to the mirrors so I was thinking that that I just take off the back and check the motor? Would it be better to take off the door card?

The connector itself is behind the doorcard hence the suggestion. Yeah think you can remove the mirror cover itself but unsure what visibility you’ll have to the wiring to check. Might be worth a go though.

Simpson196 · 12-19-2017, 07:29 AM

I'll probably have a look tonight after work. On a similar note, I noticed that the two speakers on the driver side has stopped working as well... when I put the balance to all the way right nothing comes out.

Do you reckon that it is related?

Simpson196 · 12-19-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Simpson196

I'll probably have a look tonight after work. On a similar note, I noticed that the two speakers on the driver side has stopped working as well... when I put the balance to all the way right nothing comes out.

Do you reckon that it is related?

I always keep my settings on AUX but accidentally pressed into radio on the way home and found that the music was coming from all speakers.

After driving around for months thinking 2 speakers had either blown or there were further electrical issues, it turns out the AUX wire was crap....

RajB · 12-19-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Simpson196

I'll probably have a look tonight after work. On a similar note, I noticed that the two speakers on the driver side has stopped working as well... when I put the balance to all the way right nothing comes out.

Do you reckon that it is related?

Until you replied with the below I would have suggested checking the connection block to the actual door but now just check the mirror connector lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpson196

I always keep my settings on AUX but accidentally pressed into radio on the way home and found that the music was coming from all speakers.

After driving around for months thinking 2 speakers had either blown or there were further electrical issues, it turns out the AUX wire was crap....

Result lol.

Calluhan · 12-20-2017, 04:26 AM

For an e90 but exactly the same for yours mate:

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Simpson196 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 49 Posts Drives: e92 320D M Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cheshire, UK iTrader: (0)	E92 Electric Mirrors I bought a a 320d M Sport Coupe from Evans Halshaw back in Feb. The driver side mirror was always in a good spot for me so I have no reason to move it. I let me missus drive it the other week and she noticed that while the passenger side mirror will move using the buttons on the driver door, the driver side mirror wont move. My mirrors dont fold in so havent got that issue but I also noticed, now that its icy, that it doesnt clear the condensation/ice like the passenger side does. Any help?
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Phil325i Brigadier General 615 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]	Could be an electrical connection issue. No power to the mirror, so no movement and the heating element isn't activating to demist... __________________ 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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RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	I’d say get the doorcard off and check the connection. If that’s ok (test the wires to see power coming in) then the mirrors knackered and will need replacing. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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Simpson196 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 49 Posts Drives: e92 320D M Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cheshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I can see that you can buy different backs to the mirrors so I was thinking that that I just take off the back and check the motor? Would it be better to take off the door card?
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Simpson196 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 49 Posts Drives: e92 320D M Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cheshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I'll probably have a look tonight after work. On a similar note, I noticed that the two speakers on the driver side has stopped working as well... when I put the balance to all the way right nothing comes out. Do you reckon that it is related?
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12-20-2017, 04:26 AM	#10
Calluhan Lieutenant 71 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 640D Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cleveleys Lancashire iTrader: (0)	For an e90 but exactly the same for yours mate:
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