What is the reason for the asymmetric automatic folding of BMW mirrors?
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This is a normal phenomenon, as the mirrors of many cars are not symmetrical when folded back. The following are specific explanations for BMW: 1. Background: BMW cars refer to vehicles produced by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (abbreviated as BMW). The main series models include the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 series. BMW is renowned worldwide for producing luxury cars, motorcycles, and high-performance engines. 2. Logo Meaning: The BMW logo features a double-circle design with the letters BMW above the double circles. The entire emblem resembles the blue sky, white clouds, and a continuously rotating propeller, symbolizing the company's long history and its consistent purpose and goals. It reflects BMW's commitment to meeting customers' highest expectations with the latest technology and most advanced concepts, showcasing the company's dynamic spirit and ever-evolving new style, and indicating the superior quality of BMW cars.
I've seen many cases of asymmetric BMW mirror folding, mostly due to mechanical issues. For example, gear wear or motor aging can cause inconsistent rotation speeds on both sides. Sometimes when the mirror is hit by external force, foreign objects stuck in the track can also cause this. When I handle such cases, I first ask the owner to try the reset method: start the car, hold the mirror fold button until the mirrors complete two full open-close cycles - just like rebooting a computer. If that doesn't work, we need to disassemble to inspect the motor and gear set, then clean and lubricate the tracks. Last time I encountered an owner whose mirror developed this problem after rain - it turned out rainwater had seeped in causing metal parts to rust, costing about two thousand to replace the components before it was fixed.