E92 M3 Dipping side mirror stopped working

[Arnd]

My passenger side mirror has stopped dipping when I engage reverse.

It moves when I adjust the mirror using the electric control, so the mirror works.

I've checked the fuse diagram and can't see any reference to the reversing connection. There is a fuse for the mirror itself.

Can anybody tell me if I can fix this myself or will I have to take it to the dealer. It's got a warranty, so it's not a problem, but it's inconvenient and I don't like them. I've had cars come back with dents and scracthes from more than one dealer, in the recent past, and I've lost faith.

[mat205125]

If its the same as the E46, make sure that the adjuster selector switch is clicked to the right

[Fabster]

It's as above - confused me too!

[Arnd]

Ah yes, so it is!

Still don't get the logic though.

That's Germans for you!

[mat205125]

Click to the right if you want it to dip to make parallel parking easier

Click to the left if you don't want it to dip to make parking in a garage easier.

One of the best features of modern car design (not just BMW) IMO

[waremark]

mat205125 said:

Click to the right if you want it to dip to make parallel parking easier

Click to the left if you don't want it to dip to make parking in a garage easier.

One of the best features of modern car design (not just BMW) IMO

Except Mercedes do it the opposite way round!

[mat205125]

Why? Surely raising the mirror would just make life a right pain in the arse

[mat205125]

Why? Surely raising the mirror would just make life a right pain in the arse