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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 07:06 AM
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Mirror Issues

I’ve noticed that my passenger mirror is unable to move up or down. It can move sideways with the electronic buttons but unable to move up and down. wondering how to fix this.

Also, the automatic tilt when reversing function is not working when enabled. Could these two issues be hand in hand?

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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Dlic5723
I’ve noticed that my passenger mirror is unable to move up or down. It can move sideways with the electronic buttons but unable to move up and down. wondering how to fix this.

Also, the automatic tilt when reversing function is not working when enabled. Could these two issues be hand in hand?

Thanks guys.
Yes, your mirror motor has gone bad and tilt down with reverse naturally does not work when you cannot move it up/down.
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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 11:41 AM
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Here is a good thread on the mirror and faulty motors: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...or-repair.html
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I expect the door mirror wiring has been stressed to failure by the ridiculously pointless auto folding idea - its a classic designed to rob you feature so many foolish owners leave enabled

much like the auto irritate me door locking - the folding mirrors were the second pathetic feature I disabled inside the first 3 seconds of ownership
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Old Nov 6, 2025 | 05:45 AM
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Thanks guys I will most likely have the motor replaced
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