[lordbmw]

At least 3 times since I purchased the car 2 months ago, I noticed that the passenger side mirror has moved since I parked it.

I don't know when it adjusts itself but shortly after the starting the car, I'll notice that the side mirror was not where I left it before I parked it.

May be it moves itself during the night ???

Spooky.

Any ideas on what's going on?

BTW, When I notice that the passenger side mirror has adjusted itself, it's always pointing down.

[AM330i]

it could be the memory settings, there are 3 buttons on the seat next to the seat adjust buttons. the top one is for setting the memory. adjust your seat and mirrors to where you want them and the press the top button, it should light up I think. then press 1 of the other two buttons. the middle one will be for memory 1 and the bottom for memory 2. the passenger mirror will also adjust down when you go into reverse so you can see the curb if you are parking next to one. it should go back up when you switch out of reverse.

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by AM330i

it should go back up when you switch out of reverse.

I have a feeling this is where it malfunctions.

[AM330i]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

I have a feeling this is where it malfunctions.

Yeah it could be getting stuck. you can prevent it from tilting in reverse by moving the switch to change which mirror you adjust to the right

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by AM330i

Yeah it could be getting stuck. you can prevent it from tilting in reverse by moving the switch to change which mirror you adjust to the right

I don't even use this "feature" anyway when I'm backing up.

[Mybimmerbrain]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

At least 3 times since I purchased the car 2 months ago, I noticed that the passenger side mirror has moved since I parked it.

I don't know when it adjusts itself but shortly after the starting the car, I'll notice that the side mirror was not where I left it before I parked it.

May be it moves itself during the night ???

Spooky.

Any ideas on what's going on?

BTW, When I notice that the passenger side mirror has adjusted itself, it's always pointing down.

I have saw the motor for the mirror drive become faulty and move by themselves. The position of the mirror communicate if a Lin bus it's called and a motor failure can cause mirror glass to move by themselves. I can get you a part number if you need.

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by Mybimmerbrain

I have saw the motor for the mirror drive become faulty and move by themselves. The position of the mirror communicate if a Lin bus it's called and a motor failure can cause mirror glass to move by themselves. I can get you a part number if you need.

Thanks. I need to do more diagnosis on what's going on. I suspect it has something do with this reversing feature.

[Mybimmerbrain]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

Thanks. I need to do more diagnosis on what's going on. I suspect it has something do with this reversing feature.

I would just put the mirror switch "left or right" to the right then it will not auto dip anymore when reversing. If you need a part number I can look it up for you, pretty easy repair as well.

[Pencil]

Find this post on here...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764 One of the best fixes ever from Wilsjay

This is the link for his PDF. Thanks to Wilsjay.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...p;d=1335668705

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by Pencil

Find this post on here...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764 One of the best fixes ever from Wilsjay

This is the link for his PDF. Thanks to Wilsjay.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...p;d=1335668705

Thanks a lot.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

At least 3 times since I purchased the car 2 months ago, I noticed that the passenger side mirror has moved since I parked it.

I don't know when it adjusts itself but shortly after the starting the car, I'll notice that the side mirror was not where I left it before I parked it.

May be it moves itself during the night ???

Spooky.

Any ideas on what's going on?

BTW, When I notice that the passenger side mirror has adjusted itself, it's always pointing down.

I had the same problem, fixed it and wrote up this DIY
Enjoy

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=mirror

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by Socket

I had the same problem, fixed it and wrote up this DIY
Enjoy

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=mirror

I'm going to give it a try soon

[STR8-6IX]

pointing down? the mirror goes down when you put it in reverse so you can check the curb. could be that?

[e36power]

I had the same problem fixed under warranty a number of years ago. There was some sort of faulty seal with the wiring that was causing the mirror to move. Water was getting in or something like that. The dealership ended up replacing the mirror motor.

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

pointing down? the mirror goes down when you put it in reverse so you can check the curb. could be that?

I think it's is dipping down when I reverse , I just checked.

The problem apparently is that sometimes it does not return to normal. I haven't been able to replicate it. I tried like 10 times so I'll just keep on eye on it for now.

[JustinGTP]

Happened on mine and is apparently a common problem - when my car was under warranty they just replaced the mirror motor. it still does it now and then but way less than before, like its an electrical gremlin. I just hit the memory button to put it back if it does get stuck and I don't worry about it.

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

I think it's is dipping down when I reverse , I just checked.

The problem apparently is that sometimes it does not return to normal. I haven't been able to replicate it. I tried like 10 times so I'll just keep on eye on it for now.

it pointing down in reverse is perfectly normal, the mirror does that so you can check how close you are to the curb while reversing. however, it should go back up once you take the car out of reverse. sounds like some sort of electrical issue/glitch to me

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

however, it should go back up once you take the car out of reverse. sounds like some sort of electrical issue/glitch to me

I think rarely (1/50 times) it will fail to go back up. If I see this again, I'll try cleaning the motor connections as mentioned in this thread.

[techietaichi]

I have an'06 that does the same crap, what a pain in the balls. Don't fight it, just disconnect, unless you use them often. I don't so...

[ucdbiendog]

Originally Posted by Pencil

Find this post on here...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=683764 One of the best fixes ever from Wilsjay

This is the link for his PDF. Thanks to Wilsjay.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...p;d=1335668705

had the exact same issue, used this fix, haven't had it since (years).

[Pencil]

After 3 years my driver side mirror started to readjust on its own again. I also had the rust stain creeping onto both mirrors. Used the opportunity to clean the plugs and replace with the Euro blind spot mirrors. I'm riding high again!

[natedog7700]

My mirror did this (driver side) for a few weeks. Easy fix though. Take it apart and disconnect the wire that supplies power to the mirror. Clean it and blow it out. Should be fixed. Look into it a little more if you like, its been a while since i fixed mine.