05-18-2019, 01:49 PM | #1 |
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Anyone's mirrors squeak when fold/unfolding?
Both my mirrors started squeaking when folding recently. Never had that issue with any bmw I had.
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05-18-2019, 02:47 PM | #2 |
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I fold my mirrors every day and have not heard a sound (other than the motor drive). I do clean the pivot / contact area with a microfiber cloth regularly to avoid the buildup of dust and dirt. FWIW...
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05-19-2019, 06:30 AM | #5 |
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This happened to my car as well. Someone on this forum recommended Wurth HHS Plus. It comes in an aerosol can with a very thin applicator tube. It flows very freely when sprayed on but becomes like grease when it dries. It completely took care of the problem. I had to re-apply it maybe once since.
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05-19-2019, 01:04 PM | #6 |
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My driver's side mirror started doing that recently, and I have less than 2,800 miles on my car. The mirror makes a squeaking/groaning sound and stutters a bit when folding. The dealer was able to replicate the issue and ordered a new mirror.
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05-19-2019, 08:03 PM | #8 |
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If you fold them when parking in tight spaces you're less likely to damage them and other people parked near you are less likely to run into them. That's really the main purpose.
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