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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B1544 01: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B1544 02: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B1544 04: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Open

DTC B1600 01: Mirror Motor Vertical Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B1600 02: Mirror Motor Vertical Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B1600 04: Mirror Motor Vertical Circuit Open

DTC B1605 01: Mirror Motor Horizontal Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B1605 02: Mirror Motor Horizontal Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B1605 04: Mirror Motor Horizontal Circuit Open

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Left/Right Mirror Horizontal Motor Control

B1544 04, B1605 02

B1544 04, B1605 04

B1605 01

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Left/Right Mirror Vertical Motor Control

B1544 04, B1600 02

B1544 04, B1600 04

B1600 01

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Left/Right Mirror Motor Common Control

B1544 04, B1600 04, B1605 04, B1544 02

B1544 04, B1600 04, B1605 04

B1544 01

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Circuit/System Description

The driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) each provide motor control output functions for their respective mirrors. These output controls allow each door module to command their respective power mirrors in horizontal and vertical positions. The power mirror switch is integrated into the DDM. When the power mirror switch is activated to the up, down, left or right positions, the DDM responds by commanding the driver mirror to the desired position. The DDM also sends a GMLAN serial data message to the PDM to command the passenger mirror to the appropriate position. Each door module commands their respective mirror motors by applying a ground or voltage to the control circuit, depending on the desired mirror position.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B1544

An improper voltage level is detected on the mirror motor common control circuit.

B1600

An improper voltage level is detected on the mirror motor vertical control circuit.

B1605

An improper voltage level is detected on the mirror motor horizontal control circuit.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

    • When DTC B1544 is present, all mirror controls will be disabled.
    • When DTC B1600 is present, the vertical mirror control will be disabled.
    • When DTC B1605 is present, the horizontal mirror control will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC will clear when the fault is no longer present
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 fault free ignition cycles

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Command the left and right outside mirror to move up, down, left and right using the mirror directional switch. The mirror should move in the commanded direction.

Circuit/System Testing

Driver

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the outside rearview mirror.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2.
  3. Command the mirror UP and DOWN with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  4. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, replace the DDM.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and the control circuit terminal 2.
  6. Command the mirror LEFT and RIGHT with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the LEFT and RIGHT states.
  7. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, replace the DDM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the outside rearview mirror.

Passenger

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the outside rearview mirror.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2.
  3. Command the mirror UP and DOWN with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the Up and DOWN states.
  4. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, replace the PDM.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and the control circuit terminal 2.
  6. Command the mirror LEFT and RIGHT with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the LEFT and RIGHT states.
  7. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test for a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, replace the PDM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the outside rearview mirror.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Power Mirror Replacement
    •  Control Module References for DDM or PDM replacement, setup, and programming