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Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Door Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems

2

Verify the heated mirrors inoperative fault is present.

Do the heated mirrors operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Does the rear window defogger operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms - Stationary Windows

4

  1. Remove the appropriate mirror face. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement .
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the circuits of the appropriate mirror face.
  4. Activate the rear window defogger switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Disconnect the appropriate mirror from the door module.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the mirror heater control and the mirror heater ground circuit pins of the appropriate door module.
  3. Activate the rear window defogger switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the outside rearview mirror face. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate door module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

9

Replace the appropriate outside rearview mirror face. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the appropriate outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the appropriate door module. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming.

Replace the appropriate door module. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side or Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Passenger Side .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2