Side view mirror is squeaky!

Tek-dad · 04-17-2024, 12:37 PM

When I approach or move away from the car and the side view mirror is coming in or out, it sounds like an old door in a haunted house. Anyone else have this? I’d be happy to grease it but I don’t even know where to apply it.

Right now it’s just the drivers side.

Thanks!

arkhi · 04-17-2024, 01:21 PM

That's a warranty issue. Take it to the dealer so you don't have to worry about it too much.

Theophilus · 04-17-2024, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tek-dad

When I approach or move away from the car and the side view mirror is coming in or out, it sounds like an old door in a haunted house. Anyone else have this? I’d be happy to grease it but I don’t even know where to apply it.

Right now it’s just the drivers side.

Thanks!

I have the same issue!

KeelTiii · 04-17-2024, 02:45 PM

Same issue after the sensor on the passenger side mirror got replaced at the dealership.

lilstevie · 04-17-2024, 05:25 PM

Mine does it when warm, plan on bringing it up when I get my service

digriz · 04-17-2024, 06:00 PM

Same issue, but I took it to the dealership and they fixed it. So far it has not resurfaced….

RichardInCA · 04-28-2024, 03:08 PM

Just noticed this today for the first time as the weather is getting warmer.

I assume others got this fixed at their dealers like digriz ?

digriz · 04-29-2024, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardInCA

Just noticed this today for the first time as the weather is getting warmer.

I assume others got this fixed at their dealers like digriz ?

Alas, mine has resurfaced. It seems that humidity/rain/dust and combination thereof cause the squeak to reappear. To me, it sounds like a metal-on-metal noise.

It's possible that when I asked the dealership to fix it, they just lubricated the joint, and now it seems like a more permanent solution is needed...

The_Digital_One · 05-05-2024, 09:48 PM

+1 I have this issue on the drivers side. Seems the plastic rubs and squeaks. Looks to me like BMW tried to make the gap too small and the outer plastics that are not supposed to touch rub on each other.

Has anyone found a lubricant that works well and will not damage the plastic / paint? I was thinking of trying a silicone spray.

As others have said, sure i can warranty this but I'm guessing they'll just lube it and give it back. I don't mind doing the lube job myself if I knew what kind to use.

Scrapula · Today, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Digital_One

+1 I have this issue on the drivers side. Seems the plastic rubs and squeaks. Looks to me like BMW tried to make the gap too small and the outer plastics that are not supposed to touch rub on each other.

Has anyone found a lubricant that works well and will not damage the plastic / paint? I was thinking of trying a silicone spray.

As others have said, sure i can warranty this but I'm guessing they'll just lube it and give it back. I don't mind doing the lube job myself if I knew what kind to use.

It’s finally warm enough for me to have this issue. Driver’s side only. I agree that it looks like plastic rubbing on plastic. It expands with the heat. I hate to drive to the dealership for something so minor, but I would like to get the OTA, so I might.

LVBMW · Today, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrapula

It’s finally warm enough for me to have this issue. Driver’s side only. I agree that it looks like plastic rubbing on plastic. It expands with the heat. I hate to drive to the dealership for something so minor, but I would like to get the OTA, so I might.

You'll have to have some sort of iDrive issue in order for them to give you the software update and get paid for it as a warranty service. So, maybe you're having some intermittent Car Play issues or something like that...

Theophilus · Today, 03:31 PM

I brought my car to the dealer for this issue and the knocking HVAC sound (see other thread). This is what I was told:

1. There is a service bulletin for this issue.

2. BMW recommends the technicians first lubricate the mirror to see if that resolves the issue.

3. If not, the customer should bring the car back and BMW will replace the entire mirror assembly.

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Tek-dad Second Lieutenant 168 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 20 X5 M60i 24 i5 M60 24 X7 M60 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Side view mirror is squeaky! When I approach or move away from the car and the side view mirror is coming in or out, it sounds like an old door in a haunted house. Anyone else have this? I’d be happy to grease it but I don’t even know where to apply it. Right now it’s just the drivers side. Thanks!
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arkhi Private First Class 174 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 21 540i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	That's a warranty issue. Take it to the dealer so you don't have to worry about it too much.
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KeelTiii Private First Class 118 Rep 120 Posts Drives: i5 eDrive40 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Same issue after the sensor on the passenger side mirror got replaced at the dealership.
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lilstevie Private 98 Rep 62 Posts Drives: BMW i5 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Mine does it when warm, plan on bringing it up when I get my service
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digriz Enlisted Member 153 Rep 37 Posts Drives: i5 M60 Carbon Black Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Same issue, but I took it to the dealership and they fixed it. So far it has not resurfaced….
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RichardInCA Captain 2558 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 24 BMW i5 M60 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Just noticed this today for the first time as the weather is getting warmer. I assume others got this fixed at their dealers like digriz ?
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The_Digital_One New Member 15 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Portland, Oreogn iTrader: (0)	+1 I have this issue on the drivers side. Seems the plastic rubs and squeaks. Looks to me like BMW tried to make the gap too small and the outer plastics that are not supposed to touch rub on each other. Has anyone found a lubricant that works well and will not damage the plastic / paint? I was thinking of trying a silicone spray. As others have said, sure i can warranty this but I'm guessing they'll just lube it and give it back. I don't mind doing the lube job myself if I knew what kind to use.
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Theophilus Private 336 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW i5 M60 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I brought my car to the dealer for this issue and the knocking HVAC sound (see other thread). This is what I was told: 1. There is a service bulletin for this issue. 2. BMW recommends the technicians first lubricate the mirror to see if that resolves the issue. 3. If not, the customer should bring the car back and BMW will replace the entire mirror assembly.
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