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B1580




DTC B1580 or B1590

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.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B1580 00
- Mirror Horizontal Position Sensor Circuit

DTC B1590 00
- Mirror Vertical Position Sensor Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) 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 volts is applied to each sensor through a shared 5-volt reference circuit and a shared low reference circuit supplies ground. Each sensor has an individual signal circuit which provides position voltage to the DDM/PDM.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B1580

An improper voltage level is seen on the horizontal position sensor signal circuit.

B1590

An improper voltage level is seen the vertical position sensor signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Memory mirror recall functions are suspended as long as the fault is present.

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 (Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Heated Mirrors) (Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Heated Mirrors))Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Power Mirrors) (Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Power 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

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position and Mirror Vertical Position parameters. The reading should be between 0.2-4.8 volts and change as the mirror is moved, left, right, up, and down.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the appropriate outside rearview mirror.
2. Wait 1 minute, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 7 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 module.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.

If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door module.

4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 3. Verify the scan tool Mirror Vertical Position parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.

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 module.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 6 and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 3. Verify the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.

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 module.

6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 7. Verify the scan tool Mirror Vertical Position parameter is less than 0.2 volt.

If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door module.

7. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 6 and the low reference circuit terminal 7. Verify the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position parameter is less than 0.2 volt.

If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door module.

8. 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 diagnostic procedure.

* Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for DDM or PDM replacement, setup, and programming