Wing mirrors adjustment

[Z4alex]

Hi Guys,

I bought a Z4 e85 3.0i last week. It was pretty cheap for the spec and I’m now working through the problems. I love the car but I’m starting to see why it was up for sale.

My 1st one on the list is the wing mirror adjustment is not working. I’ve checked the fuses (hopefully) and they are fine. Has anyone got any pointers for what the problem could be? I’ve read about problems with broken wires or faulty switches. I could just do with some advice before I take the door panels apart and start buying the expensive switch/control module.

Other problems:

Alarm: 1st night it started going off every 20min.
- I disconnected the bonnet sensor and that did the trick. I’ll replace it at some point next time I’m in car parts.

Sat Nav: not reading the disc properly - it works sometimes but is slow.
- I’ve updated the software, the disc reads fine doing that, but it won’t always read the Nav disc. It’s not a copied disc btw.

Question: has anyone sent their dvd drive off for repair? Did it do the job?

Sat Nav: screen doesn’t always come up. It tries but sometimes need help.
- I’m going to take it apart as it feels like something is jamming it. The motor seems like it’s pulling.

Question: has anyone tried this?

[dav80]

Hi Alex, I've got the same problem on mine and will be looking to get it fixed. Let me know if you manage to get it working again or I'll do the same!

[RustyZ4]

You can buy DVD laser cleaners, which might help,
My sons monitor doesn't always pop up, I took it out cleaned and lubed the stepper motor, but I think it might have a broken piece, so still only comes up 90% of the way, I did suggest we Velcro it back to leave it permanently up, but he didn't seem keen

[buzyg]

Welcome to the forum. Alas I can't help with the mirror's. I assume it is both so a wiring issue and not just one side, which would Suggest the motor or connection to, in the mirror it's self.

[markplant]

Where are based as to swap the mirror switch over just to test is a easy thing to