Cheap mirror motor fix E46

[andyy]

Hi there

I posted a question a while back about a new mirror motor for an E46 M3
£150 for a new one and unique to the M3 and M5 was the answer.

The fault with mine was that 3 of the black plastic 'ears' that the mirror glass clamps onto were broken as were 2 of the mounts that hold the motor to the mirror pod - electrically it still worked.

After some ebay scouting and part number checking I found out that the motor casing is the same as that fitted to any BMW Mini - £10 off ebay

5 minutes work to change the motors over and its as good as new again

Cheers Andy

[blondini]

Good detective work, I'll remember that one.

[Stingercut]

Big pat on the back and noted.

[e46m3c]

Can you post the part number?

My mirror is a bit wobbly. I tightened the screws but didnt improve. By the looks on the internet its the motor case which those two screws screw into and so may require replacing?