Driver side Mirror making loud noise

Supremegee · 03-18-2019, 10:30 PM

Every time I unlock my car my left hand side mirror starts making a loud motor sound noise I'm not sure what is it I was told is the actuator but I can't find the part number I saw in the forums a picture of somebody else mirror I circle around it

SteelBlue46 · 03-20-2019, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Supremegee

Every time I unlock my car my left hand side mirror starts making a loud motor sound noise I'm not sure what is it I was told is the actuator but I can't find the part number I saw in the forums a picture of somebody else mirror I circle around it

I noticed the motors in my mirrors are pretty loud when folding and unfolding. unfortunately I dont think the motor is serviceable and the whole thing has to be replaced. I wonder if some form of a lubricant would help quiet things down.

Billfitz · 03-20-2019, 08:57 AM

+1, spritz that hinge with WD40 or silicone lube.

PelotonToPodium · 03-20-2019, 11:27 AM

I have my mirrors coded to fold/unfold on lock/unlock and I can definitely say they were not "designed" for this level of use. I even remember the shop warning me that constant use may result in failure.

Its been about two years and the thing creaks and groans something fierce...but hey, still goin'.

Billfitz · 03-20-2019, 03:33 PM

Have you ever lubed them?

kingmonkey8 · 03-20-2019, 05:08 PM

You can buy the folding mirror gear/screw as a repair kit.
I presume this is a part that wears and fails?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-F30-F...frcectupt=true

Supremegee · 03-20-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

You can buy the folding mirror gear/screw as a repair kit.
I presume this is a part that wears and fails?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-F30-F...frcectupt=true

I cut the wires to it and doesn't make anymore noise

kingmonkey8 · 03-20-2019, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Supremegee

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

You can buy the folding mirror gear/screw as a repair kit.
I presume this is a part that wears and fails?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-F30-F...frcectupt=true

I cut the wires to it and doesn't make anymore noise

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supremegee

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

You can buy the folding mirror gear/screw as a repair kit.
I presume this is a part that wears and fails?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-F30-F...frcectupt=true

I cut the wires to it and doesn't make anymore noise

You could have just unplugged the 2 pin connector to the motor instead of cutting the wire.

Supremegee · 03-20-2019, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supremegee

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

You can buy the folding mirror gear/screw as a repair kit.
I presume this is a part that wears and fails?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-F30-F...frcectupt=true

I cut the wires to it and doesn't make anymore noise

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supremegee

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

You can buy the folding mirror gear/screw as a repair kit.
I presume this is a part that wears and fails?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-F30-F...frcectupt=true

I cut the wires to it and doesn't make anymore noise

You could have just unplugged the 2 pin connector to the motor instead of cutting the wire.

Yea I tried it was too cold outside and just had no patience for it lol

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8234 Rep 16,072 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	+1, spritz that hinge with WD40 or silicone lube.
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PelotonToPodium Private First Class 59 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 335i M-Sport - GSM/Loaded Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I have my mirrors coded to fold/unfold on lock/unlock and I can definitely say they were not "designed" for this level of use. I even remember the shop warning me that constant use may result in failure. Its been about two years and the thing creaks and groans something fierce...but hey, still goin'.
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8234 Rep 16,072 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Have you ever lubed them?
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kingmonkey8 Lieutenant 81 Rep 552 Posts Drives: BMW 428i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	You can buy the folding mirror gear/screw as a repair kit. I presume this is a part that wears and fails? https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-F30-F...frcectupt=true
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