Rear view mirror: anyone else experiences this?

BMW F22 · 05-04-2015, 06:52 PM

I am not sure if it's a common problem but I've noticed that the rear view mirror tends to slip a little every time it gets hot. The connection becomes soft and gravity pulls it down a little each time. I've noticed that very often, after a warm day, when I drive the car the position of the mirror would change. I use the same key and same seat position so it can't be that.

I will have the dealer look at it when I bring it in for service but was curious if anyone else has experienced this. When it's cold the mirror's joint is stiff and takes more effort to move. I've experience this for some time now but wanted to drive it for a while before I'm certain it wasn't me.

inktomi · 05-04-2015, 08:15 PM

I was thinking mine did the same thing. Good to know I wasn't imagining it. I'd like to know what your dealer says!

sstarrx3 · 05-04-2015, 09:31 PM

Bought my car a year ago and adjusted the mirror then have not touched it since except the garage door button on the bottom.

BMW F22 · 05-04-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by inktomi

I was thinking mine did the same thing. Good to know I wasn't imagining it. I'd like to know what your dealer says!

At first I was thinking the same thing. So I made sure to check the seat position. After 2 or 3 times I knew. Just haven't had the time to take it to the dealer.

DanG · 05-04-2015, 10:19 PM

Never had that problem with over a years use.

BMW F22 · 05-05-2015, 12:13 AM

I didn't think this was a common problem or else you guys would have posted it already. I have had the car for a year now and I have noticed it long ago.

Mjosh · 05-05-2015, 12:46 AM

Thought I was the only one experiencing this too but again I just assumed it was from the radar placed on top of the rear view mirror. In my other car I didn't have this problem with the radar in same location.

Cyberdemon · 05-05-2015, 08:22 AM

This was extremely common, especially on my last F30 (which would do it based on time + vibration, regardless of temperature).

I just lived with it, but I believe if you complained about it to the dealer they could stick a little silicone in there to stiffen it up.

BMW F22 · 05-05-2015, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

This was extremely common, especially on my last F30 (which would do it based on time + vibration, regardless of temperature).

I just lived with it, but I believe if you complained about it to the dealer they could stick a little silicone in there to stiffen it up.

Interesting. I didn't have that problem with the E90. It's weird that it happened on the new 3.

3.0L · 05-05-2015, 10:28 AM

No problems with my rear view mirror. I set it one year ago and haven't touched it since.

OpenAir · 05-05-2015, 11:58 AM

Mine has not moved and the last two days have been in the high 80's.

05-04-2015, 06:52 PM	#1
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Rear view mirror: anyone else experiences this? I am not sure if it's a common problem but I've noticed that the rear view mirror tends to slip a little every time it gets hot. The connection becomes soft and gravity pulls it down a little each time. I've noticed that very often, after a warm day, when I drive the car the position of the mirror would change. I use the same key and same seat position so it can't be that. I will have the dealer look at it when I bring it in for service but was curious if anyone else has experienced this. When it's cold the mirror's joint is stiff and takes more effort to move. I've experience this for some time now but wanted to drive it for a while before I'm certain it wasn't me.
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inktomi Private First Class 64 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2015 EBII M235i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I was thinking mine did the same thing. Good to know I wasn't imagining it. I'd like to know what your dealer says!
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sstarrx3 Captain 106 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Mineral White/Terra Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Concord, NC iTrader: (0)	Bought my car a year ago and adjusted the mirror then have not touched it since except the garage door button on the bottom.
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05-04-2015, 10:19 PM	#5
DanG Major General 10661 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Never had that problem with over a years use.
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I didn't think this was a common problem or else you guys would have posted it already. I have had the car for a year now and I have noticed it long ago.
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05-05-2015, 12:46 AM	#7
Mjosh Private First Class 27 Rep 137 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Thought I was the only one experiencing this too but again I just assumed it was from the radar placed on top of the rear view mirror. In my other car I didn't have this problem with the radar in same location.
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Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	This was extremely common, especially on my last F30 (which would do it based on time + vibration, regardless of temperature). I just lived with it, but I believe if you complained about it to the dealer they could stick a little silicone in there to stiffen it up. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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05-05-2015, 10:28 AM	#10
3.0L Colonel 8937 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	No problems with my rear view mirror. I set it one year ago and haven't touched it since. __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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05-05-2015, 11:58 AM	#11
OpenAir Captain 432 Rep 887 Posts Drives: Enzo F23 228i Join Date: May 2015 Location: MD, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	Mine has not moved and the last two days have been in the high 80's.
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