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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: San Diego
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side view mirror
Does anyone know why my passenger side view mirror does not automatically move down when I put the car in reverse? It works fine if I move it myself, and worked a couple of weeks ago in the automatic mode... But all of a sudden just stopped working. I have a 1989 735IL. Thanks
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08-21-2003, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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You might want to remove the mirror glass and clean/lubricate the assembly inside. I'd have luck doing this with my power mirrors.
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08-22-2003, 03:36 PM
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Location: ALMA, ARKANSAS
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what is the best way to remove the mirror and how do you reinstall.
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08-24-2003, 10:53 AM
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For the passenger mirror to point down in reverse, the mirror selection switch should be in the drivers position.
To remove the outside mirror glass on an E32: Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into the hole located on the bottom of the mirror and rotate the retention ring until the glass comes free. |
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08-24-2003, 09:56 PM
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is the mirror removal the same for e24?
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08-25-2003, 05:10 PM
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It should be. All you have to do is look in the small hole, you'll see how the mirror attaches, although it can be a bit of a pian to get it back on. Just take the mirror off and lubricate the linkage inside. Worked wonders for me.
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09-03-2003, 11:28 AM
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I had the same problem with my "89 735. Turns out the problem was in the switch on the transmission shifter. Took it out, took it apart, cleaned & lubed the dirty and semi-burnt contacts and put it back in. The mirror then worked again.
P.S: I just got an '88 735iL. The mirror doesn't tilt on this car, but the owner's manual (came with the complete set!) doesn't mention this feature. So, before I try to "fix" it, be nice to know if it's supposed to tilt in reverse. |
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09-22-2003, 09:46 PM
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Location: BRONX
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I HAVE A 750 IL 1989 AND MY DISPLAY IS READING IN GERMAN IS THERE ANY WAY TO RETURN IT TO ENGLISH
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10-07-2003, 07:27 AM
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