Power Mirror Malfunction (with DNP or DNT)
Power Mirror Malfunction (with DNP or DNT)
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The driver door switch (DDS) or passenger door switch (PDS) controls the mirror horizontal and vertical motors through the use of bi-directional motor controls. When the mirror is commanded up and down, voltage or ground is supplied to the mirror vertical motor through the mirror motor up/down control circuit and voltage or ground is supplied through the mirror motor common circuit.
Horizontal controls operate in the same manner with the mirror motor left/right control circuit supplying voltage or ground and the mirror motor common circuit suppling voltage or ground to the mirror horizontal motor when the mirror is commanded right and left.
The Driver Door Switch (DDS) and Passenger Door Switch (PDS) determine the position of the outside rearview mirrors based on inputs from two mirror position sensors, one for vertical position, the other for horizontal position. 5 V is applied to each sensor through a shared 5 V reference circuit and a shared low reference circuit supplies ground. Each sensor has an individual signal circuit which provides position voltage to the DDS/PDS.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Connector End View Reference
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Description and Operation
Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Power Mirrors) Outside Mirror (Power Mirrors)Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Heated Mirrors) Outside Mirror (Heated Mirrors)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Programming and Relearning for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Mirror Select Switch parameter while cycling the mirror select switch between the left and right positions. The parameter should change between Idle, Right, and Left.
• If the parameter does not cycle between the specified values, replace the DDS.
2. Observe the scan tool Mirror Motor parameter while cycling the mirror directional switch between the up, down, left and right positions. The parameter should change between Idle, Up, Down, Left, and Right.
• If the parameter does not cycle between the specified values, replace the DDS.
3. Using the mirror directional switch operate the left and right outside mirrors to move up, down, left and right. The mirrors should move in the commanded directions.
• If a mirror does not move in all the commanded directions refer to, Mirror Motor Circuit Test.
4. Operate the memory 1 and 2 recall switches. The outside rearview mirrors should adjust to the stored memory settings.
• If a mirror does not adjust to the stored memory setting refer to, Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Test.
Circuit/System Testing
Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X1 at the appropriate outside rearview mirror.
2. Wait 1 minute, test for less than 30 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal 10 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door switch.
3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 7 and ground while depressing the mirror directional switch up or down.
• If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
• If less than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the 5 V reference circuit terminal 7. Verify the scan tool Mirror Vertical Position parameter is greater than 4.8 V while depressing the mirror directional switch up or down.
• If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the 5 V reference circuit terminal 7. Verify the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position parameter is greater than 4.8 V while depressing the mirror directional switch up or down.
• If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
6. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the low reference circuit terminal 10. Verify the scan tool Mirror Vertical Position parameter is less than 0.2 V.
• If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
7. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 10. Verify the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position parameter is less than 0.2 V.
• If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate outside rearview mirror motor.
Mirror Motor Circuit Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 (RPO DS3) or X2 (RPO W49) harness connector at the outside rearview mirror.
2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 6.
3. Command the mirror left and right using the mirror directional switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as the mirror commanded to the left and right.
• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuits for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door switch.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
4. Install a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 6.
5. Command the mirror up and down using the mirror directional switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as the mirror commanded up and down.
• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuits for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch.
6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the outside rearview mirror motor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
* Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Programming and Relearning for DDS or PDS replacement, programming and setup