01-11-2020, 08:51 AM | #1 |
Private First Class
95
Rep 198
Posts |
Mirrors don't auto-fold anymore
I have this strange issue where when I lock my car, the mirrors don't fold anymore.
If I go to settings, the fold option is checked. If I un-check it and check it again, next time I lock the car, the mirrors DO fold. However subsequently it fails again. Its as if the car is not remembering the setting. I tried rebooting the iDrive system, when it came back up, the fold mirrors option was unchecked (it was checked before the reboot). But even if I checked it, the mirrors folded once successfully but then stopped on subsequent locks. I think the issue started happening since I used the Valet mode feature once. Anyone experienced this issue before? I might try a factory reset but its a bit of a hassle. |
01-11-2020, 09:28 AM | #2 |
Brigadier General
3086
Rep 4,210
Posts |
sounds like a warranty trip to the dealer. If that is a hassle for you, you can try folding the mirrors with the inside door button and see if that works until you can get into the dealership.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-13-2020, 06:58 PM | #4 |
Private
48
Rep 67
Posts |
I had the same issue. Took it to service and they found that the driver-side front switch cluster was defective, so they are repairing. The part's on backorder. I bet this is a broader concern, and not unique to me.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2020, 02:20 AM | #5 |
Private First Class
27
Rep 165
Posts |
My driver side wing mirror makes a clicking noise as it folds and unfolds, I am waiting until I get a chance to book it in for a software update also, I think there are quite a few people who have had problems with one mirror or another, I read elsewhere on here that there was a corroded part within the mirror, I guess they've remade the part out of stainless steel or aluminium so it doesn't corrode and cause the mirror to fail folding or folded, a bit like the qashqai battery fault they are waiting for it to fail before replacing under warranty rather than issue a recall
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-14-2020, 05:28 PM | #6 | |
Private First Class
95
Rep 198
Posts |
I finally fixed it by doing a factory reset. I had a feeling it was purely a software glitch. I think it happened after I activated and de-activated the Valet mode, the car settings must have messed up.
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-15-2020, 07:48 PM | #7 |
New Member
3
Rep 22
Posts |
My 330E G20 with 4200km has the same issue, passenger side mirror just gave up and doesn’t open anymore. I’m going to the dealer tomorrow and will post back what I hear from them.
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-17-2020, 09:28 PM | #8 |
Lieutenant
233
Rep 424
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2020, 12:11 PM | #9 | ||
New Member
3
Rep 22
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
I have an appointment on the 21st to have this fixed. They have to open to diagnose. But my problem seems different than some of the users here, my door panel is working fine but the mirror won't open. |
||
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2020, 12:16 PM | #10 |
Private First Class
160
Rep 170
Posts |
Very common failure is a module in the mirror.
In my case it was driver mirror, killed master window switch and trunk release on door panel, disconnected mirror and all worked (except mirror) Drove that way a month while I waited for parts happened at approx 1200km. Seen several cases here and 5 or so local so far. |
Appreciate
0
|
01-18-2020, 06:24 PM | #11 |
Lieutenant
233
Rep 424
Posts |
They’re going to replace my mirror..trying to see if they can give me a loaner because they need to order the part from Germany. Also I have PPF in the mirror cap so I’ll need to replace that..unfortunate!
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-17-2020, 02:25 PM | #12 |
New Member
3
Rep 22
Posts |
As an update, I'm still waiting on my parts to arrive (last visit was on the 21st Jan). The dealer says the parts haven't been delivered to Germany yet and don't know when they'll be available.
Although the dealer was able to temporary fix the issue, it went back yesterday with the door panel failing as well as both mirrors. When the driving started the left mirror and door panel started working again. Hope the guys get me a part soon, I almost ruined a wheel because of it. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-05-2020, 04:10 PM | #13 |
Private First Class
101
Rep 114
Posts |
Just wanted to throw my hat into the ring here...
Driver's side mirror would not fold / unfold consistently after a proper dossing of water - heavy rain at motorway speeds and a wash with a hosepipe (not jet wash). The car was in at the stealer's today and they are ordering a new 'control unit' under warranty - no questions asked. Car is booked in for Monday 16th for the work. Here's the video I took as evidence after a wash with a hosepipe - it was working before I soaked it...
__________________
Digital drive: F90 M5
Analogue drive: Ariel Nomad |
Appreciate
0
|
03-06-2020, 04:09 AM | #14 |
Private First Class
78
Rep 177
Posts |
Guys, there is already a thread on the subject of failing mirrors: https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1663025
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-14-2020, 05:56 AM | #15 |
Second Lieutenant
72
Rep 266
Posts |
Electric wing mirrors not working
So I have a G20 loan car while mines in for repair. I can't get the wing mirrors to move at all. Switch does nothing.
Am I missing something or is it just broken? Car has 500 miles on it.. typical BMW : |
Appreciate
0
|
03-18-2020, 03:00 AM | #17 |
Second Lieutenant
72
Rep 266
Posts |
Ok so it wasn’t just the wing mirrors it was the windows too - the whole switch seemed dead.
I just thought I’d leave it until I returned the car and tell them about it. however last night the windows started to work, randomly.. as did the passenger side mirror. No dice with the drivers mirror either.. I can now fold in the passenger mirror but not the drivers.. that seems dead still. |
Appreciate
0
|
03-18-2020, 03:56 AM | #18 | |
Grumpy Old Git
443
Rep 923
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330i RWD M Sport
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Scotland, UK
|
Quote:
See this thread https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...hlight=folding
__________________
Retired:
F10 520D M Sport E60 520D SE Volvo S60 type R |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-19-2020, 10:23 AM | #19 |
Private First Class
160
Rep 170
Posts |
Common failure. My driver side mirror failed and in the process killed my master window switch. And trunk button. I had the mirror unplugged while waiting for a new one from Germany. Seen lots of cases. They slammed way too much tech into the mirrors. Way more modules than ever before for some unknown reason.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-08-2020, 05:43 PM | #20 |
Private First Class
101
Rep 114
Posts |
Quick update on this...
Haven't suffered any failures since the window/wing mirror module was replaced a few weeks ago, but of course the weather has been nice and I've done about 10 miles since then :-( The car has had a wash though, with hosepipe, which was enough to cause the issue last time round. More to follow I'm sure...
__________________
Digital drive: F90 M5
Analogue drive: Ariel Nomad |
Appreciate
0
|
04-23-2020, 01:37 PM | #21 | |
Registered
0
Rep 4
Posts |
Quote:
Cheers Martin |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-23-2020, 02:48 PM | #22 | |
Registered
0
Rep 4
Posts |
Quote:
I then rechecked the lock/unlock when approaching/leaving and rechecked the fold mirrors when locked. It has now sorted itself out and works again! And I didn’t need to factory reset! Yay! 😁 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|