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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 08:49 AM
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Mirrors adjust themselves

Hi all,

I have a 2008 E350 4Matic (W211) that's started exhibiting a rather quirky problem.

My mirror adjustment switch no longer works (I've checked fuses 22, 31, and 41). However once in a while, when I'm driving, whichever mirror is selected by the switch will suddenly point down to the road (as if I'm in reverse). Hitting memory button #1 will bring the mirror back up to the correct positioning.

Before I take it to the dealer, has anyone seen an issue like this previously?

Thanks for any help
Dale
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Old Sep 23, 2019 | 09:48 AM
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Replacement part # is 2118215779: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...acat=0&_sop=15

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Old Sep 24, 2019 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Thanks Konigstiger. So do you think the mirrors adjusting themselves are a consequence of a bad mirror switch?
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Old Sep 24, 2019 | 09:36 AM
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Without pulling fault codes, jumping to switch replacement is a cost effective place to begin. Only passenger side should dip.


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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 02:03 AM
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mine doesn't go down at all , any idea how to fix the problem ?
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 12:03 AM
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Issue solved!

Replacing the switch fixed my issue; thanks much Konigstiger!
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sroujiboudy
mine doesn't go down at all , any idea how to fix the problem ?
Although it's in the manual, it's disabled on certain years like 2008. Mine doesn't work either. It's covered in some older threads. Guess they were afraid of burning out the motor. Works on my W212.
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