m6 2008 folding mirrors
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Just got car , it has electric folding mirrors (on a button) but not on key fob ? I have read that you have to get dealer to programme fob ? is that true ? Is there a charge ? you would think that would be a standard setting if the motors etc are on car ? Defo want that as they are first to go .....
toon10 said:
I have no idea about your car but on my 3 series, if you hold the lock button on the key fob for about 3 or 4 seconds, it folds the mirrors?
yes that's what they said about mine , but don't happen? i have been stood outside all nite with button in , its now got light haha ..That is correct, you have to press the button near the mirror controls to fold in the mirrors. If you want them to fold in when you lock the car you need to have that programmed by the dealer or somewhere that's got the kit to do it. I thought it would annoy me on my M5 as my wife's Volvo you can switch this feature on/off yourself via the info screen in the car but I've never felt the need to get it coded I just press the button when getting out of the car. I could probably code it myself as I have the software and cable from laptop to OBD port but it's not an issue. The dealer won't do it for free, ring them up and ask how much they will charge it won't be much.
cosworth330 said:
That is correct, you have to press the button near the mirror controls to fold in the mirrors. If you want them to fold in when you lock the car you need to have that programmed by the dealer or somewhere that's got the kit to do it. I thought it would annoy me on my M5 as my wife's Volvo you can switch this feature on/off yourself via the info screen in the car but I've never felt the need to get it coded I just press the button when getting out of the car. I could probably code it myself as I have the software and cable from laptop to OBD port but it's not an issue. The dealer won't do it for free, ring them up and ask how much they will charge it won't be much.
many thanks , i like the feature as much for damage , but i often forget to lock car , so if you look and see mirrors folded i know its ok.... will ask about price, lucky you can do that yourself , i thought it would have been on i drive settings ?cosworth330 said:
That is correct, you have to press the button near the mirror controls to fold in the mirrors. If you want them to fold in when you lock the car you need to have that programmed by the dealer or somewhere that's got the kit to do it. I thought it would annoy me on my M5 as my wife's Volvo you can switch this feature on/off yourself via the info screen in the car but I've never felt the need to get it coded I just press the button when getting out of the car. I could probably code it myself as I have the software and cable from laptop to OBD port but it's not an issue. The dealer won't do it for free, ring them up and ask how much they will charge it won't be much.
Just spoke to main dealer & he says that it has been discontinued on my 2008 model ? is that there usual bulls
t cant be bothered attitude or for real ?Mikeeb said:
It is something that can be programmed. You need to fins an independent who is good with coding the modules with the factory NCS EXPERT software.
Or start reading one of the BMW forums/Googling about coding.
yes thanks found someone .... cheers as i had given up home talking to bmw ....Or start reading one of the BMW forums/Googling about coding.
Or a better folding mech design that can actually cope with daily folding for at least as long as the warranty lasts?
I don't fold the mirrors on my E61 - the sound they make when folding is not pleasant and suggests there's metal-on-metal friction that's not conducive to long term reliability. There's at least one thread on M5board about taking them apart and trying to lubricate them but I think rainwater and road spray will get in and wash it out again before long.
I don't fold the mirrors on my E61 - the sound they make when folding is not pleasant and suggests there's metal-on-metal friction that's not conducive to long term reliability. There's at least one thread on M5board about taking them apart and trying to lubricate them but I think rainwater and road spray will get in and wash it out again before long.
AW10 said:
Or a better folding mech design that can actually cope with daily folding for at least as long as the warranty lasts?
I don't fold the mirrors on my E61 - the sound they make when folding is not pleasant and suggests there's metal-on-metal friction that's not conducive to long term reliability. There's at least one thread on M5board about taking them apart and trying to lubricate them but I think rainwater and road spray will get in and wash it out again before long.
yes the guy at coding shop is was just down to warranty issues, easy to remove for some bullsI don't fold the mirrors on my E61 - the sound they make when folding is not pleasant and suggests there's metal-on-metal friction that's not conducive to long term reliability. There's at least one thread on M5board about taking them apart and trying to lubricate them but I think rainwater and road spray will get in and wash it out again before long.
t story (health & safty bullst perfect for that ) then if it dont work it wont break. mine getting done next week £60 he said 95% work but has had odd one wont ? Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff