Mine is an 06 and there are thousands of reports for this on the bmw related forums.
Bmw e90 power folding mirrors.
In this video i will show you how to retrofit power folding mirrors auto dim function.
If your mirrors are folding forward past the home setting this is an easy fix.
There were no power folding mirrors in 96.
The fix for this is to replace the complete mirror.
Cause is a failure in the ring that senses the mirror location its plastic and wears away.
This mirror issue is easy to fix.
Same problem described the 1996 should be listed as 2006.
Bmw e90 models with folding mirrors have a few issues.
So you can now fold the mirror through the fob.
My car came pre equipped with light sensor and interior auto dim no.
The internal position sensor in the mirror fails causing the mirrors to park in the incorrect position.
This time i show you how to retrofit your bimmer with a new pair of folding mirrors and autodimming function.
The most common symptom is the mirror folding past the normal stop toward the front of the vehicle.
No need to cut t.
Don t be fooled by other videos that say you have to remove the mirror d.
Simply lubricate the home pin so it works as bmw designed it.