Passenger side mirror not returning to set position

brinkmann · 04-07-2023, 01:19 PM

Hi all,

Anyone have issues with the passenger side mirror not returning to the set position? I think it's happening after the car is set in reverse when the mirror tilts downward to assist with parking. My mirror will tilt back up afterward but the angle doesn't adjust fully to the starting position. Instead it's titlted slightly toward the ground, albeit not as much as when the car is put into reverse. In other words it's just not returning fully.

No matter how many times I readjust while driving, I run into the same problem again after parking in reverse.

2023 M4 for reference.

'Cane · 04-07-2023, 02:40 PM

I have the tilt function disabled, it’s so annoying.

brinkmann · 04-07-2023, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

I have the tilt function disabled, it’s so annoying.

Not helpful but thank you for trying.

RDG80M3X · 04-07-2023, 04:13 PM

I had a similar problem one month into ownership of my 23; the only difference was that I could hear the mirror motor making clicking sounds like it was having issues returning into place. Took it into the dealer and it ended up being a faulty motor which they replaced under warranty. Mirror has been working fine since.

FC4 · 04-07-2023, 04:17 PM

Same problem but with the driver’s side mirror. It doesn’t always set back to the appropriate position after my wife or I drive using separate keys.

kjx · 04-07-2023, 05:51 PM

No issue on my car - tilt on reverse enabled or not. I think you'd need to take it in for a warranty repair on the mirror motor.

brinkmann · 04-07-2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kjx

No issue on my car - tilt on reverse enabled or not. I think you'd need to take it in for a warranty repair on the mirror motor.

I think you’re right about that. I was hoping it was a common issue with an easy fix/automatic calibration.

Forzanerazzurri · 04-07-2023, 07:25 PM

If you moved your mirror and didn't save you seat setting again it will move back every time you get in the car.

brinkmann · 04-07-2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

If you moved your mirror and didn't save you seat setting again it will move back every time you get in the car.

Ahh this might be it! I also switch between my memory seat settings when getting in and out of the car too.. thanks I try to reset them once I have the mirror repositioned.

Forzanerazzurri · 04-07-2023, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brinkmann

Ahh this might be it! I also switch between my memory seat settings when getting in and out of the car too.. thanks I try to reset them once I have the mirror repositioned.

I do the same thing.

04-07-2023, 01:19 PM	#1
brinkmann Major 317 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (18)	Passenger side mirror not returning to set position Hi all, Anyone have issues with the passenger side mirror not returning to the set position? I think it's happening after the car is set in reverse when the mirror tilts downward to assist with parking. My mirror will tilt back up afterward but the angle doesn't adjust fully to the starting position. Instead it's titlted slightly toward the ground, albeit not as much as when the car is put into reverse. In other words it's just not returning fully. No matter how many times I readjust while driving, I run into the same problem again after parking in reverse. 2023 M4 for reference. __________________
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'Cane Major General 8515 Rep 5,372 Posts Drives: 2022 Aventurin/SS G82 xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M4 Comp AWD [8.00]	I have the tilt function disabled, it’s so annoying.
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RDG80M3X First Lieutenant 623 Rep 315 Posts Drives: '23 G80X Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I had a similar problem one month into ownership of my 23; the only difference was that I could hear the mirror motor making clicking sounds like it was having issues returning into place. Took it into the dealer and it ended up being a faulty motor which they replaced under warranty. Mirror has been working fine since.
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FC4 Brigadier General 2680 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: May 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Same problem but with the driver’s side mirror. It doesn’t always set back to the appropriate position after my wife or I drive using separate keys.
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