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Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the driver seat module (DSM)
  • Circuitry open
  • The mirrors are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • A single mirror is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • A single mirror does not function with switch logic
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior mirror control switch
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • The memory mirror is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Driver seat module (DSM)
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • Mirror control switch
  • The memory mirror is inoperative - memory set switch
  • Circuitry
  • DSM
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • Memory set switch
  • The heated exterior mirror is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior rear view mirror
  • The auto-dimming mirror does not operate correctly
  • Obstructed rear-facing sensor:
    • stickers, window decals, tags
    • non-OEM window tinting
  • Obstructed forward-facing sensor:
    • stickers, window decals, tags
    • non-OEM window tinting
  • If possible, REMOVE the obstruction. If the obstruction cannot be removed, go to Pinpoint Test G  to test the auto-dimming mirror for correct function.
 
  • Light source near or inside of vehicle
  • None. Any light source the rear-facing sensor is exposed to can be considered glare.
 
  • Vehicle inside garage or tunnel
  • None. Ambient conditions are similar to nighttime conditions.
 
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • LH exterior rear view mirror