DTC B1640 or B1645. GMC Truck Yukon XL

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 Yukon XL - 4WD 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC B1640 or B1645

Circuit Description

The driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) supply battery voltage to the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit upon receipt of a class 2 message from the BCM indicating that the rear defrost system is active. The DDM and PDM also supply a constant ground for the mirror heating elements.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	System voltage between 9.0 and 16.0 volts

•	Ignition switch is in the ON position

Conditions for Setting the DTC

When the DDM and PDM supply battery voltage to the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit and it's shorted to ground.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The DDM and PDM will ignore the class 2 message and stop supplying battery voltage on the shorted circuit.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

When the short circuit is no longer present, the DDM/PDM will clear the current DTC and store the DTC as a history DTC. The history DTC will clear after 50 fault free ignition cycles or in response to a scan tool command.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics
1	Did you perform the Door System Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems
2	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Activate the rear defroster switch. Does DTC B1640 or B1645 set as current in the DDM or PDM?	Go to Step 3	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the appropriate heated mirror. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Activate the rear defroster switch. Does DTC B1640 or B1645 set as current in the DDM or PDM?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect for poor connections at the heated mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 6
5	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate door module . Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 7
6	Replace the heated mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 8	--
7	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 8	--
8	Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. Does the DTC reset?	Go to Step 2	System OK