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papasmurf 03-17-2010 12:33 AM

Auto-tilt passenger mirror freaking out
 
If I have the passenger mirror engaged to tilt on my truck when I go in reverse, it will motorize down, then up, then down again, and continue the process. What is causing this? Bad module? Bad mirror? Thanks for the help. BTW, the car does not have power folding mirrors, and it's an 02 4.6is.

Repoman 03-17-2010 12:52 AM

Good question . . . mine does that too but have been too busy fixing other stuff to address. However I will :popcorn:to see what the repair is.

anerbe 03-17-2010 07:38 AM

to my understanding, bad mirror motor fixed by replacement. well, at least that's what they tell me when under warranty...

Bimmer Ese 03-17-2010 07:52 AM

Yep, it's the right window motor aka right mirror drive repair kit P/N 67138381998. Replaced mine a couple months ago (I'm on my second one). I ended up soldering the wires together to ensure a good connection, since there is no wiring harness plug associated with the setup. From what I recall, the kit only comes with some crimping adapters.

Dan

papasmurf 03-17-2010 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Ese (Post 723577)
Yep, it's the right window motor aka right mirror drive repair kit P/N 67138381998. Replaced mine a couple months ago (I'm on my second one). I ended up soldering the wires together to ensure a good connection, since there is no wiring harness plug associated with the setup. From what I recall, the kit only comes with some crimping adapters.

Dan

Figured as much. You remember how much it ended up costing you?

Bimmer Ese 03-17-2010 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by papasmurf (Post 723589)
Figured as much. You remember how much it ended up costing you?

I paid $150.60 plus shipping from www.getbmwparts.com, but found it for $148.20 from www.realbmwparts.com

Again, I ended up cutting the old mirror motor off the wiring harness, soldered the wires together, and heat shrinked all the wires too. Pretty easy to do. Just be careful when removing the mirror off the motor. I pulled outward instead of pulling upward and broke the mirror.

Dan

sethro 03-17-2010 09:45 AM

Exact same thing happened to mine a year ago, I had the motor replaced and all was well. Now it's doing the same thing I just choose to ignore it now :(

autumnhughes 03-17-2010 12:36 PM

Have you tried flipping the switch?! Mine if the switch is in the position to change the passenager mirror it doesn't flip down, but if I flip it to change the driver mirror and put the vehicle in reverse, then the mirror flips down. I just leave my switch in the middle and it doesn't do it.

papasmurf 03-17-2010 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by autumnhughes (Post 723661)
Have you tried flipping the switch?! Mine if the switch is in the position to change the passenager mirror it doesn't flip down, but if I flip it to change the driver mirror and put the vehicle in reverse, then the mirror flips down. I just leave my switch in the middle and it doesn't do it.

I have it the correct position and it definitely responds when I put it in reverse, it just acts like a poltergeist has grabbed the mirror controls in reverse.

04x5dude 03-18-2010 01:03 AM

Not sure if this is related though, mine used to tilt down but not come up. They said that a charge was building up in the wires and they replaced the whole thing under warranty. '06 4.4 here.


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