allmightyASTON Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Hi everyone - this is a weird one; it's not really an issue, but I just can't figure it out. Three to twelve fast clicks or taps come from the passenger door mirror every time I start the vehicle and drive away for the first time, at speeds more than 30 miles per hour. The reflection in the mirror seems immobile. Do not listen to it again until I reach 30 mph after turning the engine back on, regardless of how long the trip is or how fast I am going. Do you happen to know what it is? If it's simple to remedy, I will, but if not, consider it a quirk of the vehicle. 2003 S211 E320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1too Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Can you fold them up electrically? Do they behave as one would anticipate, assuming they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allmightyASTON Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Both statements are true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD1too Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Well, I guess I just don't know what it might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENZE220AMG Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Could you possible check to see if any of the wires have worn out and are contacting or shorting on anything at the point where the mirror folds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitessear3 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 It's a long shot, but I think there's a setting where the mirror automatically dips when you pick reverse. This way, you can see the kerb. When you start moving forward again, it returns to its regular position, but I'm not certain it waits until 30 mph. In any case, if my dementia isn't playing tricks on me and the dipping feature isn't available on the S211, the clicking may be the mirror attempting to shift itself back into its regular position, even though it's already in its normal position. If the mirror motor attempts to move the mirror after the mirror has reached its physical "moveability" limit, it will make a clicking sound. Check to see if you have the option to reverse autodip; if you do, pick it and see if the clicking stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnobady Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 The identical clicking sound has been emanating from the passenger side mirror of my S211 as of late. It wasn't until it stopped folding correctly that I even realized anything was wrong. It can still be folded, but only with the assistance of a kind traveler. I didn't realize the clicking started at 30 mph, but I double-checked today and you're right. Astute observation. The glass tilting mechanism isn't to blame since I can move it and strike the end stops without hearing the same noise. The noise you hear is most likely the folding mechanism at work. I was wondering if you folded your mirrors before setting out whether they would automatically unfold once you reached 30 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentleygt77 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Certainly, mine don't. Over 30, you can make them unfurl, but you can't make them fold anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinallcars Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Seems like there may be a wiring problem. Both the rubber boot connecting the car's body to the door and the mirror housing on my wife's Mercedes have wire breaks from continuous mirror folding stretching the wires back and forth. Both were repaired using solder and heatshrink tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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