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how to stop side mirrors auto folding

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how to stop side mirrors auto folding

Post by Tommy976 » Mon Aug 19, 2024 9:12 pm

hello, side mirror gear is malfunction, so auto folding is not working but it keep makes noise when open or lock the car, how to stop it from auto folding when ever I open or lock ?

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how to stop side mirrors auto folding

Post by sapphireblack » Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:21 am

Pull the appropriate fuse?

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Post by X5Sport » Tue Aug 20, 2024 4:55 pm

Have you got the switch set to fold? I think you can set it from the iDrive as well. It’s a codable function that I’ve never used having had an E53 as well, and those were known for micro switch faults (in the mirror housing).
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how to stop side mirrors auto folding

Post by Tommy976 » Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:40 pm

sapphireblack wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:21 am Pull the appropriate fuse?
Fuse will stop the folding only or also directing the mirror ? if you know please let me know
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Post by Tommy976 » Tue Aug 20, 2024 9:42 pm

X5Sport wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 4:55 pm
I've searched everywhere in it and I can't find it :(

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Post by X5Sport » Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:01 pm

Having done a bit more digging, this needs coding with something like NCS Expert, Carly or Bimmercode. Dealers would have asked on delivery if you wanted it. Later models had the function included as an iDrive setting.
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