Pinpoint Test L: The Rear Video Mirror Display Always On (Vehicles Without Navigation)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- L1 CHECK THE REVERSING LAMPS OPERATION
- Check the operation of the reversing lamps
- Do the reversing lamps operate correctly?
- Yes : GO to L2.
- No : REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- L2 CHECK FOR CORRECT AUTO-DIMMING INTERIOR MIRROR OPERATION
- Disconnect the auto-dimming interior mirror connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the auto-dimming interior mirror connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new auto-dimming interior mirror. REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.