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Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Verify that the Power Mirrors Inoperative complaint is present.

Does the power mirrors system operate as described in the Description and Operation?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the Mirror Select Switch parameter in the Driver Door Switch, Inputs list.
  4. Place the mirror select switch in the Left and then the Right mirror selection.

Did the Mirror Select Switch parameter indicate the appropriate mirror selection?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Observe the Mirror Switch parameter in the Driver Door Switch, Inputs list.
  2. Operate the mirror position switch to the Up, Down, Left and Right positions.

Did the Mirror Switch parameter change from the Idle state to the Up, Down, Left, and Right states as expected?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Disconnect the C4 harness connector of the door module associated with the inoperative mirror.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate motor control circuits at the door module pins.
  3. Operate the mirror position switch in both directions of the inoperative axis.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door switch assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the door module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inoperative outside rearview mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the inoperative outside rearview mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the door module of the inoperative mirror. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the driver door switch assembly Refer to Front Door Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2