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Diagnostic Test

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  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
    3. Press and release the Mirror Select switch to select the Driver Outside Rearview Mirror.
    4. Turn the driver turn signal on.
    5. Open the driver door to turn the approach lights on. Leave the door open.
    6. Fold and unfold the mirrors (if equipped).
    7. Turn the rear defogger on (if equipped with heated mirrors).
    8. Operate the Mirror Adjust switch in all directions several times while monitoring the scan tool for DTCs.
      NOTE:

      After adjusting the mirror in one direction wait at least two seconds before adjusting the mirror in the opposite direction, as this will allow time for an active fault to set if present.

    9. With the scan tool, read DDM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension and repair as necessary. If no problems are found, test complete.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. CHECK THE (P551) DRIVER MIRROR APPROACH LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Driver Outside Rearview Mirror C1 and C2 (Component Side) harness connectors from the Door Module.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit at the Driver Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit for a short to ground. If the wiring harness and connector are okay, replace the Outside Rearview Mirror Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, GLASS, REMOVAL .
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK THE (P551) DRIVER MIRROR APPROACH LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (P552) APPROACH LAMP RETURN CIRCUIT 
    1. Check for continuity between the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit and the (P552) Approach Lamp Return circuit at the Driver Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) harness connector.

      Is there continuity between the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit and the (P552) Approach Lamp Return circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit for a short to the (P552)Approach Lamp Return circuit. If the wiring harness and connector are okay, replace the Outside Rearview Mirror Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, GLASS, REMOVAL .
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE (P551) DRIVER MIRROR APPROACH LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO ANY DRIVER MIRROR GROUND OR RETURN CIRCUIT 
    1. Check for continuity between the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit and each of the Driver Mirror Return or Ground circuits (except the ((P552) Approach Lamp Return) at the Driver Outside Rearview Mirror (Component Side) connectors.

      Is there continuity between the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit and each of the Driver Mirror Return or Ground circuits?

      Yes 

      • Repair all circuits (except the ((P552) Approach Lamp Return) with a short to the (P551) Driver Approach Lamp Driver circuit. If the wiring harness and connector are okay, replace the Outside Rearview Mirror Assembly in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, GLASS, REMOVAL .
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Inspect the wiring and connectors for damage and repair as necessary. If the wiring and connectors are okay, replace the Driver Door Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DOOR (DDM/PDM), REMOVAL .
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. MIRROR OR MODULE 
    1. Replace the Outside Rearview Mirror in accordance with Service Information. Refer to MIRROR, OUTSIDE REARVIEW, GLASS, REMOVAL .
    2. Using a scan tool, record and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
    3. Turn the ignition off then on.
    4. Press and release the Mirror Select switch to select the Driver Outside Rearview Mirror.
    5. Open the passenger door to turn the approach lights on.
    6. Turn the passenger side turn signal on.
    7. Fold and unfold the mirrors (if equipped).
    8. Turn the rear defogger on (if equipped with heated mirrors).
    9. Operate the Mirror Adjust switch in all directions several times while monitoring the scan tool for DTCs.
      NOTE:

      After adjusting the mirror in one direction wait at least two seconds before adjusting the mirror in the opposite direction, as this will allow time for an active fault to set if present.

    10. With the scan tool, read DDM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      No 

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