N/S Mirror tilt when reversing

Sailorbaz · 05-26-2015, 07:19 PM

My previous BMW, a 2009 M3 used to have this feature where the N/S mirror would tilt down to allow you to see the rear wheel while reversing. However, my 2013 520d doesn't appear to have this feature and seems like a backwards step for a fresher car. Am I missing something or can it be coded in?

Thanks in advance,
Barry

HFW003 · 05-26-2015, 09:10 PM

Move your mirror slider to the right, bingo.

Sailorbaz · 05-26-2015, 10:15 PM

Thanks for your message mate.

I noticed that was sometimes a problem on the M3 I had so tried it on the new car but it doesn't appear to make any difference where the wee slider switch is, drivers or passengers mirror. :-(

Bobby_Drake · 05-26-2015, 11:52 PM

It should be standard feature without the need for coding.

Sailorbaz · 05-27-2015, 12:13 AM

Ok, I must get BMW to look at this under warranty since it's not even 2 years old. What could be at fault though? A little module?

xenon · 05-27-2015, 01:52 AM

Probably the most asked question on BMW forums worldwide....

The mirror tilt only works if the mirror has a "memory" to retain its original position, ergo this only works IF you have memory seats and / or electrically-folding mirrors. If you don't, it doesn't.

Sailorbaz · 05-27-2015, 05:14 PM

Perfect, that you for the clarification. That explains it, my car doesn't have memory seats so I guess I have to live without it.

poolie · 06-02-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailorbaz

Perfect, that you for the clarification. That explains it, my car doesn't have memory seats so I guess I have to live without it.

My car doesn't have memory seats but it still works.. I have electric mirrors though.

makkan00 · 06-02-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by poolie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailorbaz

Perfect, that you for the clarification. That explains it, my car doesn't have memory seats so I guess I have to live without it.

My car doesn't have memory seats but it still works.. I have electric mirrors though.

Xenon referred to auto folding mirrors and not electric mirrors.
He is correct.

However I have retrofitted folding mirrors on my car which has standard seats.

Sailorbaz · 06-02-2015, 05:19 PM

So I need either folding mirrors or electric memory seats?

Must search to see how easy it is to fit electric folding mirrors.

Thanks again,
Barry

OEMonsterz · 06-15-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailorbaz

So I need either folding mirrors or electric memory seats?

Must search to see how easy it is to fit electric folding mirrors.

Thanks again,
Barry

Not easy and not cheap, so not worth the $$$ in my opinion!

On a plus note, that's one sexy M3

Sailorbaz · 07-01-2015, 08:03 PM

I'll live without the dipping mirror so it seems.

Thanks for the comment about the CSL, she is a bit of a looker for sure.

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Sailorbaz Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	N/S Mirror tilt when reversing My previous BMW, a 2009 M3 used to have this feature where the N/S mirror would tilt down to allow you to see the rear wheel while reversing. However, my 2013 520d doesn't appear to have this feature and seems like a backwards step for a fresher car. Am I missing something or can it be coded in? Thanks in advance, Barry __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and 2013 F10 520d Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK
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Sailorbaz Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your message mate. I noticed that was sometimes a problem on the M3 I had so tried it on the new car but it doesn't appear to make any difference where the wee slider switch is, drivers or passengers mirror. :-( __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and 2013 F10 520d Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK
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Sailorbaz Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Ok, I must get BMW to look at this under warranty since it's not even 2 years old. What could be at fault though? A little module? __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and 2013 F10 520d Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Probably the most asked question on BMW forums worldwide.... The mirror tilt only works if the mirror has a "memory" to retain its original position, ergo this only works IF you have memory seats and / or electrically-folding mirrors. If you don't, it doesn't. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Sailorbaz Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Perfect, that you for the clarification. That explains it, my car doesn't have memory seats so I guess I have to live without it. __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and 2013 F10 520d Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK
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Sailorbaz Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 & 2004 M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	So I need either folding mirrors or electric memory seats? Must search to see how easy it is to fit electric folding mirrors. Thanks again, Barry __________________ 2004 M3 CSL with Supersprint and 2013 F10 520d Worldwide M3 CSL Register based in the UK
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