Power Fold Mirrors - MINI Cooper Forum

howlerhaw · #1 (**permalink**) Feb 9th, 2012, 02:44 PM

Since picking up my coupe I have had problems with the power fold mirror on the drivers side. The mirror folds In perfectly but when opening stops 5/6mm short so throwing off the view through the mirror. The passenger side is fine.

The car has been back with the dealer some 5 times since the end of Nov and had both the mirror unit and control unit replaced as well as any number of adjustments.

Latest time they conducted a number of tests which were reported to BMW. Just waiting now for a fix............

Anyone experienced this before?

howlerhaw · #2 (**permalink**) Mar 1st, 2012, 07:35 PM

Still no resolution. Emailed Mini UK to advise them both on the issue and my deteriorating patience. Got a response saying that the dealer had requested assistance from Mini technical managers and once the issue had been assessed a fix would be communicatd to me via the dealer.

Not sure what this means.

howlerhaw · #3 (**permalink**) Mar 9th, 2012, 09:50 PM

Update today. Still no fix.
Apparently mini UK are close to a fix which may involve a redesign of the mirror housing - they are being a bit coy but there seems to be a small number of cars with this issue.

creedR56 · #4 (**permalink**) Mar 10th, 2012, 05:55 AM

I have the same issue with my 2011 R56 MCS on drivers side sometimes. Closing and reopening fixes it but obviously if this remains as a long term problem I'll seek to get it fixed properly under warranty.

Tigercub · #5 (**permalink**) Mar 11th, 2012, 08:52 AM

Thats odd as I have the power mirrors on my 2011 JCW and I have never had any problems like that ????

creedR56 · #6 (**permalink**) Mar 11th, 2012, 09:02 AM

Could be the sustained minus temperatures here, will find out once it gets warmer in the next couple of months.

howlerhaw · #7 (**permalink**) Mar 11th, 2012, 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by creedR56 (original)

Could be the sustained minus temperatures here, will find out once it gets warmer in the next couple of months.

Not an issue here. The temperature doesn't seem to have made any difference.

howlerhaw · #8 (**permalink**) Apr 11th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Update expected this Friday (13th) but I am not expecting any good news.

My patience on this is just about exhausted - I guess he next step is legal action.

creedR56 · #9 (**permalink**) Apr 11th, 2012, 05:52 PM

It seems mine is still doing this occassionally now that the temp is in the plus. Does yours do it every time?

howlerhaw · #10 (**permalink**) Apr 11th, 2012, 09:12 PM

Yes, whenever I try them basically. Haven't really been able to use them at all since I collected the car last Nov.

howlerhaw · #11 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2012, 10:27 AM

Watch this space........

creedR56 · #12 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2012, 12:53 PM

On what grounds can they reject it?! If the part doesn't work they have to fix it under warranty!

howlerhaw · #13 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2012, 12:58 PM

Sorry I didn't make it clear; the letter of rejection was mine. Dealer reported today that the factory have advised them that a fix is not due any time soon.

creedR56 · #14 (**permalink**) Apr 13th, 2012, 02:03 PM

Presumably replacing the whole door could provide a solution?

howlerhaw · #15 (**permalink**) Apr 28th, 2012, 01:58 PM

Not even a courtesy of a holding reply.

Meeting with solicitor on Monday.