[Drill]

My drivers side mirror seem to move by itself and was in a different spot each time i got into the car. Really sick on having to adjust it back to the right spot all the time.... Found a DIY on the net so had a go and problem fixed....

Thought I'd rewrite the fix cause I cant find the link to the original DIY
hope this helps....


Problem: Drivers side mirror keeps moving from where you set it
Cause: Corrosion on the mirror motor connector pins
Fix: Remove mirror glass, motor, clean pins
Time: Approx 15 mins
Difficulty: 2/10

Notes:
The drivers side mirror adjusts automatically to the last position in the seat memory/key fob (regardless of if you have auto adjust on or off in idrive)
Corrosion on the mirror motor pins can cause the mirror to self adjust to the wrong position

The passenger side mirror does not self adjust.
Some people have reported that their passenger side mirror will point down to the ground. This is normal. Its a feature to help see the curb when reversing.
The feature is activated by having your mirror switch in the right position. If you want to turn this function off, keep your mirror switch in the left position


The following fix is for the drivers side mirror problem

[Drill]

The glass mirror is glued to a plastic backing plate that clips onto the mirror motor inside the mirror casing
It is pops off easily with a bit of light prying with a screw driver inserted behind the mirrors plastic backing plate
Use light pressure, working around the mirror until it pops off
Careful not to drop it !!

[Drill]

Depending on the type of mirror you have (heated, folding etc) there will be a number of wires to unplug before you can free the mirror
Mine is the basic version so there are only two small wires to disconnect
Unplug them and put the mirror somewhere safe

[Drill]

The mirror motor is secured in place with a single torx screw
Remove the screw and put it somewhere safe
The mirror motor is now held in place by a connector behind the motor, simply pull the motor towards you and it will pop off (feels like it is still screwed in but it is not, just takes a little effort)

[Drill]

With the mirror motor out, turn it over and you will see the connector pins that need cleaning.
To get access to the pins, remove the mirror motor back cover.
Simply pull the cover at the 3 tabs and it will pop off easily

[Drill]

Using a emery board or small nail file, lightly sand each of the pins to remove any corrosion. Take care not to bend or break any of the pins, don't go crazy, a light sand is all that is needed!!!

[Drill]

Reverse the process to reassemble:

* Take care to align the corrector pins and the blue connector when plugging back in the mirror motor.
* Don't forget to plug in the wires onto the right connections before refitting the mirror
* Push the mirror in the middle (not the sides) when refitting the mirror to the mirror motor

To test, get in the car and insert key fob without starting car
Adjust the mirror using the controls to make sure everything in connected properly

Remove the key fob from the ignition and without getting out of the car, lock and unlock the car with the key fob.
The mirror should move to its set position. Test it out by adjusting the mirror to another position and seeing if it goes back to the same position when locking/unlocking the car

If everything is working, adjust the mirror to your desired position and store the new setting in the seat memory before removing the key fob

Key and seat should now be programmed and the mirror should reset correctly each time you open the car

[lemonpark]

nice! I'll try this out, I was starting to think it was weird how the mirror kept moving, not by much but it still was moving, and after having s horror movie marathon, not the best ://

[Drill]

Originally Posted by lemonpark

nice! I'll try this out, I was starting to think it was weird how the mirror kept moving, not by much but it still was moving, and after having s horror movie marathon, not the best ://

My guess is your car is possessed so this fix wont help you lemon

[ATTN]

Nice DIY

[Drill]

Originally Posted by ATTN

Nice DIY

Thanks Attn

[Testercles]

Thankyou so much. The original DIY that I printed out seemed like way too much hassle for me to tackle myself. This seems doable

[Drill]

Originally Posted by Testercles

Thankyou so much. The original DIY that I printed out seemed like way too much hassle for me to tackle myself. This seems doable

You are welcome, it is pretty easy, I'm not mechanical at all and i was able to knock it over in under 20 mins. Good luck

[greg328]

I'm having the same issue with my 2008 335i coupe. Driver's side mirror re-sets almost every time the car power cycles.

I'll try your method. I heard that a bad footwell controller could be the cause but I'd rather that not be the case!

Greg

Houston TX

[dizzy_7]

Anyone having problems with the passenger side?

I have the mirror move down when in reverse but then when it readjusts back up it is all over the place.

Do you think this could be the same fix for the passenger side?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by dizzy_7

Anyone having problems with the passenger side?

I have the mirror move down when in reverse but then when it readjusts back up it is all over the place.

Do you think this could be the same fix for the passenger side?

Sounds possible
Give it a go and let us know if it works

[AYEDEE]

Originally Posted by dizzy_7

Anyone having problems with the passenger side?

I have the mirror move down when in reverse but then when it readjusts back up it is all over the place.

Do you think this could be the same fix for the passenger side?

Lol. Thats actually a feature used to help you park so you dont gutter your wheels. The mirror points downways to lookk directly at the kerb. Also helps in carparks so that you can see the markings on the floor. If you dont like this feature on the master window switches theres a sliding knob that you slide to the right which will deactivate the function.

[Midlife_C]

Originally Posted by AYEDEE

If you dont like this feature on the master window switches theres a sliding knob that you slide to the right

I am pretty sure you need to slide the switch to the left (as if adjusting passenger side window) in order to deactivate this feature.

[320i_Beemer]

Great thread

[AYEDEE]

Originally Posted by Midlife_C

I am pretty sure you need to slide the switch to the left (as if adjusting passenger side window) in order to deactivate this feature.

Left or right! Haha. Well just jam the car in reverse hold staionary, flick the switch either way and yull know lols

[Socket]

4th para in the DIY talks about the passenger mirror feature

I took from the post that the mirror was going crazy after returning from gutter view mode

[dizzy_7]

Originally Posted by Socket

4th para in the DIY talks about the passenger mirror feature

I took from the post that the mirror was going crazy after returning from gutter view mode

Yep..
i know the mirror tilts down for reversing.

When you move back to park or drive it sometimes does not return to the position it was before tilting.

I am going to give the cleaning a go, just waiting on some dielectric grease.