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11-09-2016, 06:38 AM
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Side Mirror cannot be Retracted
I have met a headache scenario on the left side mirror my X5 4.6is (RHD), it can be folded but cannot be retracted back to normal position. Really make me flat up  Initially, my car garbage and me thought it is just to change the Gear Set of the side mirror to fix the problem, but finally it is failed. My car garbage has tried to connect the side mirror with individual electric power other than the car, the side mirror could be folded and retracted smoothly in this way. However, it still couldn't be retracted with the power of the car. My car garbage said that the problem will be persist even changing the whole set of side mirror assembly, and don't know what a true reason it is, they just guess " the electric circuit (computer) for the mirror motor inside the left door to control the Left side mirror has been gone wrong ". It seems like there isn't any assembly parts available to replace the electric circuit (computer) inside the door available in the market. Dudes, did you meet this problem before, and know how to repair it, or any assembly parts you can suggest me to buy in order to fix this problem Thank you very much for your feedback in advance !!! 
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#2
11-09-2016, 10:55 PM
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Good day!
You may need to check voltage on the "retracted" circuit... If the drivers side works correctly, I doubt it is a controller issue... if the motor works on external power, that rules out the motor and the wires he used to connect up the external power... I think there is a broken wire between the controller and the mirror... not a fun job, but there you have it... Let us know what you find please! Cheers!
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#3
11-09-2016, 11:28 PM
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yes, the driver side works correctly; and the motor also works well on external power. So my car garage guess the circuit or relay something (since it can be folded but not retracted) inside the door gone wrong. In case of broken wire between the controller and the mirror that you mentioned, what steps I need to check, and where I can buy the wires or stuffs. Thank you for your reply !
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11-10-2016, 12:41 AM
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I'd have to look at the schematics to know what to check and where... I'm at work now, but I'll look into it when I get home in about six hours....
Cheers!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745)
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11-12-2016, 02:27 AM
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Other than broken wire issue caused the fault, the sensor or the microswitch inside the side mirror can be a reason to stop the side mirror to function well. What do you think on my case ?
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11-12-2016, 04:55 AM
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The microswitch very often become dislodged and cause issue with the folding operation. It may be worth popping off the mirror cover and checking. Easy to do. When I got my car, both mirrors would fold in (under power) but immediately fold back out again. It turned out to be a loose microswitch on one side. I popped it back into place and everything now works as it is supposed to.
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11-14-2016, 01:17 AM
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I am wondering if the sensor of the right side mirror, or the main switch goes fault, and then causing the problem in left side mirror instead of the the sensor of the left side mirror or the gear set. If not, do you think if I need to change a new MIRROR SET instead of changing a new microswitch ?
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11-14-2016, 03:53 AM
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And my money would be on the wiring in the left door hinge. It is known to fail, due to the door opening and closing action flexing the wiring loom. There is an electrical connector in the hinge area that can be disconnected to allow for easier checking of the wiring loom BUT remember to disconnect the battery before disconnecting anything!! There are SRS (airbag) sensors etc. in the door that will trigger fault codes to be stored if you disconnect the door connector while the battery is connected. Corrosion may also play a role here - check this thread about corrosion issue in the door loom connector. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ow-issues.html Time to check some stuff. 
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