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BMW Folding Mirror Over-Extension Fix

This BMW's power-folding mirror was traveling past its normal stop. I investigated the over-extension and worked around the mirror's stop or locking mechanism rather than assuming the complete mirror assembly needed replacement.

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What you’ll see in this one

If your mirror folds too far, that is a different complaint from a dead motor or a mirror that never responds. The distinction matters before you buy parts.

A closer look at this job

This BMW folding-mirror repair focuses specifically on a mirror that moves beyond its expected folded position. The project covers the locking-pin area, lubrication and cycling the mechanism. If you're searching for an E90 folding mirror that over-rotates, will not stop or keeps turning too far, the video is a more targeted reference than a general mirror replacement. Power, switch and wiring faults can produce other symptoms, so first determine whether your issue is mechanical travel or electrical operation.

What the video covers

  • The mirror over-extension symptom
  • The internal locking-pin area that can seize
  • Lubricating and manually cycling the mirror until the stop engages

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Topics mentioned

The mirror over-extension symptom, The internal locking-pin area that can seize, Lubricating and manually cycling the mirror until the stop engages

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