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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Mirror vibrates/loose
  • Mirror glass adjustment motor screws loose
  • REMOVE mirror glass and TIGHTEN mirror glass adjustment motor screws.
 
  • Mirror mounting nuts loose
  • TIGHTEN nuts to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
 
  • Aftermarket air deflector/stone shields
  • If possible, REMOVE aftermarket air deflector/stone shield, then ROAD TEST the vehicle. If concern is no longer present, ADVISE customer that aftermarket components were causing undesired vibration.
 
  • Power fold mirror(s) was folded/unfolded manually or are not synchronized
  • Wind noise
  • Foam gasket between mirror bracket and door is missing or damaged
  • VERIFY gasket is present and in good condition. REPOSITION gasket or INSTALL a new foam gasket between mirror bracket and door frame if necessary.
 
  • Exterior mirror cover
  • VERIFY that the exterior mirror cover is not loose or broken. INSTALL a new exterior mirror cover if necessary.
  • The mirrors are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • A single mirror is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • A single mirror does not function with switch logic
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • Circuitry
  • The auto-dimming mirror does not operate correctly
  • Obstructed rear-facing sensor
    • Stickers, window decals, tags
    • Non-OEM window tinting
  • Obstructed forward-facing sensor
    • Stickers, window decals, tags
    • Non-OEM window tinting
  • If possible, REMOVE the obstruction. If the obstruction cannot be removed, go to Pinpoint Test D  to TEST the auto-dimming mirror for correct function.
 
  • Light source near or inside of vehicle
  • None. Any light source the rear-facing sensor is exposed to can be considered glare.
 
  • Vehicle inside garage or tunnel
  • None. Ambient light conditions are similar to nighttime.
 
  • Fuse
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • Circuitry
  • The heated exterior mirror is inoperative - both heated exterior mirrors
  • Instrument cluster (IC)
  • Heated rear window relay
  • Multiplex communication error
  • HVAC module
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry
  • The heated exterior mirror is inoperative - LH heated exterior mirror
  • Left heated exterior mirror glass
  • Circuitry
  • The heated exterior mirror is inoperative - RH heated exterior mirror
  • Right heated exterior mirror glass
  • Circuitry
  • The power folding mirrors do not operate/do not operate correctly
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • Power folding mirror relay
  • Power folding mirror
  • Circuitry
  • Power folding mirror not synchronized
  • Fuse(s)
  • The memory mirror is inoperative
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • Memory set switch
  • Driver seat module (DSM)
  • Exterior mirror
  • Circuitry
  • Fuse
  • The memory mirror is inoperative - does not operate from the memory set switch
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • Memory set switch
  • Driver seat module (DSM)
  • Exterior mirror
  • Circuitry