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Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Power Outside Mirror

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (POWER OUTSIDE MIRROR)

Problem Possible Sources Action
Mirror loose
  • Exterior mirror mounting nuts loose
    NOTE:
    • Compare the LH and RH exterior mirror glass to verify that the exterior mirror glass is loose.
  • Mirror glass loose
  • TIGHTEN nuts to 1.2 kgf-m (12 Nm (9 ft-lbf).
  • PRESS the center of the exterior mirror glass up, down, left and right to make sure that the exterior mirror glass is seated correctly. If the exterior mirror glass is still loose, REMOVE the exterior mirror glass and INSPECT the exterior mirror backing plate for damage. If the exterior mirror backing plate is damaged, INSTALL a new exterior mirror glass. See Exterior Mirror Glass .
  • Aftermarket air deflector/stone shields
  • If possible, REMOVE aftermarket air deflector/stone shield, then ROAD TEST the vehicle. If concern is no longer present, ADVISE customer that aftermarket components were causing undesired vibration.
Wind noise
  • Foam gasket between rear view mirror and door is missing or damaged
  • VERIFY gasket is present and in good condition. REPOSITION gasket or INSTALL a new foam gasket between rear view mirror and door frame if necessary.
  • Exterior mirror is not correctly fitted to the door
  • VERIFY that there are no gaps between the exterior mirror and the door. If necessary, LOOSEN the exterior mirror nuts and REPOSITION the exterior mirror.
  • TIGHTEN nuts to 1.2 kgf-m (12 Nm (9 ft-lbf).
The mirrors are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior rear view mirror control switch
A single mirror is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior rear view mirror control switch
  • Exterior rear view mirror motor
  • Exterior mirror
A single mirror does not function with switch logic
  • Exterior rear view mirror control switch
  • Exterior rear view mirror motor
  • Circuitry
  • Exterior mirror