Heated Mirrors Inoperative w/ RPO DS3 or DNP

The driver door switch (DDS) and passenger door switch (PDS) supply voltage to the outside rearview mirror heater elements upon receipt of a serial data message from the HVAC control module indicating that the rear defrost system is active. The door module supplies B+ through the driver/passenger mirror heating element control circuit when a request is seen. Ground is applied through the driver/passenger mirror heating element low reference circuit.

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Mirror Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

1. Ignition ON, press the rear window defogger switch. Verify the rear window defogger indicator illuminates.

⇒	If the rear window defogger indicator does not illuminate, refer to Rear Window Defogger Malfunction .

2. Press the rear window defogger switch. Verify both the left and right outside mirror glass become warm.
3. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inoperative outside rearview mirror.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X1 (RPO DS3) or X2 (RPO DNP) at the outside rearview mirror.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 300 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 3 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 switch.

3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground.
4. Ignition ON, command the mirror heater ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door switch.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door switch.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the outside rearview mirror face.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Heated Mirrors Inoperative W/ RPO DG6

The RR DEFOG relay supplies voltage to the outside rearview mirror heater elements based on the current state of the rear window defogger. The replay supplies B+ through the driver/passenger mirror heating element control circuit when a request is seen.

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Mirror Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

1. Ignition ON, press the rear window defogger switch. Verify the rear window defogger turns ON and the rear window becomes warm.

⇒	If the rear window defogger does not turn on, refer to Rear Window Defogger Malfunction .

2. Press the rear window defogger switch. Verify both the left and right outside mirror glass become warm.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the outside rearview mirror.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground.
4. Ignition ON, command the rear window defigger ON and OFF with the rear defogger switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the B+ circuit for a short to voltage.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the outside rearview mirror face.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement