Driver side mirror dead

Andy328i · 01-12-2014, 04:57 PM

I tried replacing the fuse but the heated mirror doesn't move, or heat. Passenger mirror works fine.

Would this be a safety warranty item since I can't see out of the mirror properly?

Otherwise, what should I check??

Agentphish · 01-12-2014, 05:54 PM

Got CPO? Otherwise probably motor if not the fuse like you said.

Andy328i · 01-12-2014, 07:05 PM

No CPO, warranty expired!

The heat and the motor are silent - no struggling noise, if the motor was going. Maybe it's the switch?

ecarrot · 01-12-2014, 07:06 PM

Could be a broken wire inside driver door wire harness

Andy328i · 01-13-2014, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ecarrot

Could be a broken wire inside driver door wire harness

Needle in a haystack??

Andy328i · 01-13-2014, 10:12 AM

Since the heat AND movement doesn't work, I am betting it's a connector that came loose.

How do you get the glass off the mirror body without breaking it?

nenadbogar · 01-13-2014, 10:18 AM

i actually had the same problem. took the plastic cover off and just yanked
those wires a bit. started working again. haha yeah its ridiculous but it
worked.

Andy328i · 01-13-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nenadbogar

i actually had the same problem. took the plastic cover off and just yanked
those wires a bit. started working again. haha yeah its ridiculous but it
worked.

I wanna do this! What plastic cover - and how does it come off?

JimKW · 01-13-2014, 11:27 AM

You just pry between the black trim piece and the back cover very carefully working your way all the way around the mirror and the cover will come off. It has 4 clips on it. You have to do it evenly, not just one place for prying.

Andy328i · 01-13-2014, 11:37 AM

OK, thanks. I'll give it a try - hopefully it's just dust in the connectors!

anthonyisdank · 01-14-2014, 10:23 AM

hey can you let me know if that works because i am experiencing the same problem as well.

Ml3456 · 01-14-2014, 11:34 AM

The mirror itself comes of easier than the cover. Try popping it off by gently pulling it on one side with multiple fingers so you don't point load the mirror. I have a 2013 and the connector is on the mirror side, not the cover side. Might want to look at OEM parts web site to see how yours is put together.

Andy328i · 01-14-2014, 03:33 PM

Hard to tell from this diagram!?

01-12-2014, 04:57 PM	#1
Andy328i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '08 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Driver side mirror dead - not the fuse. I tried replacing the fuse but the heated mirror doesn't move, or heat. Passenger mirror works fine. Would this be a safety warranty item since I can't see out of the mirror properly? Otherwise, what should I check??
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Agentphish Major 130 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Got CPO? Otherwise probably motor if not the fuse like you said.
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Andy328i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '08 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	No CPO, warranty expired! The heat and the motor are silent - no struggling noise, if the motor was going. Maybe it's the switch?
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Andy328i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '08 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Since the heat AND movement doesn't work, I am betting it's a connector that came loose. How do you get the glass off the mirror body without breaking it?
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nenadbogar First Lieutenant 59 Rep 361 Posts Drives: x6 f16 m sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Serbia iTrader: (1)	i actually had the same problem. took the plastic cover off and just yanked those wires a bit. started working again. haha yeah its ridiculous but it worked.
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JimKW Private First Class 12 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunbury, OH iTrader: (0)	You just pry between the black trim piece and the back cover very carefully working your way all the way around the mirror and the cover will come off. It has 4 clips on it. You have to do it evenly, not just one place for prying. __________________ 2008 Space Grey BMW 535XI Wagon 2006 Alpine White/Terra Cotta BMW 330xi 2000 Red Crownline 180BR - Lil Red 2003 Dark Blue Toyota 4Runner V8
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Andy328i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '08 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	OK, thanks. I'll give it a try - hopefully it's just dust in the connectors!
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anthonyisdank Private 3 Rep 90 Posts Drives: E92 328 / 840ci / g35 / 190SL Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	hey can you let me know if that works because i am experiencing the same problem as well.
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Ml3456 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 & 335i E93 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chicago West Burbs iTrader: (0)	The mirror itself comes of easier than the cover. Try popping it off by gently pulling it on one side with multiple fingers so you don't point load the mirror. I have a 2013 and the connector is on the mirror side, not the cover side. Might want to look at OEM parts web site to see how yours is put together.
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01-14-2014, 03:33 PM	#13
Andy328i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: '08 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Hard to tell from this diagram!?
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