Symptom Chart - Rear View Mirrors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Chart - Rear View Mirrors
| Condition |
Possible Sources |
Action |
- The mirrors are inoperative
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- Fuse
- Circuitry
- Exterior mirror control switch
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- A single mirror is inoperative
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- Circuitry
- Exterior mirror control switch
- Exterior mirror motor
- Exterior mirror
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- A single mirror does not function with switch logic
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- Circuitry
- Exterior mirror control switch
- Exterior mirror motor
- Exterior mirror
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- The auto-dimming mirror does not operate correctly
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- Obstructed rear-facing sensor
- Stickers, window decals, tags
- Obstructed forward-facing sensor
- Stickers, window decals, tags
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- 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.
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- Light source near or inside of vehicle
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- None. Any light source the rear-facing sensor is exposed to can be considered glare.
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- Vehicle inside garage or tunnel
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- None. Ambient light conditions are similar to nighttime.
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- Fuse
- Circuitry
- Interior auto-dimming mirror
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- The heated exterior mirror is inoperative
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- Fuse
- Circuitry
- Exterior mirror glass
- Rear window defrost system
- Exterior mirror
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