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Checking Electrical Control, Rearview Mirror






Checking electrical control, rearview mirror

Checking the wiring and switches
Troubleshoot according to below since electric control of rearview mirror does not work.

Note! The Driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) cannot, until further notice, on this vehicle model, detect open circuits or short-circuits to battery voltage on the power supply to the mirror motors.

- Read out trouble codes and take action to solve codes related to the rearview mirrors. Return to this fault tracing if no relevant DTCs are found, or if the fault persists.
- Check the connectors for loose connections, damaged or bent terminal pins and oxidation.
- Check signal cable for an open-circuit and short-circuit to supply voltage.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting Breakout Box, Driver Door Module / Passenger Door Module (DDM/PDM)
- Signal description, driver's door module / passenger door module (DDM/PDM) Signal Description, Driver's Door Module / Passenger Door Module (DDM/PDM)
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Faults

Was a fault detected in the cables or terminals?

No - Checking the control module

Yes - Verification

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Checking the control module




Check other functions in the rearview mirror, for example, turn signals and mirror heating.

Do other functions in the rearview mirror work, for example, turn signals?

Yes - Severed cable (open circuit)

No - Information

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Severed cable (open circuit)
If no fault has been found on wiring and connectors, it is likely that there is an internal severed cable (open circuit) in the rearview mirror. Try to replace the rearview mirror.

Continue - Verification

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Information
Check other functions that are controlled by the Driver/passenger door module (DDM/PDM). If other functions than electric control of rearview mirror works, the control module is likely trouble-free.
If no other functions in the control module work, this may indicate that it is damaged.

Other information
- Driver door module (DDM) Driver Door Module (DDM)
- Passenger door module (PDM) Passenger Door Module (PDM)

Continue - Verification

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Verification









Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.

- Ignition off.
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Verify that operation of the mirror motor works.

Can the power door mirrors be maneuvered?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - ???

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Attempt New Test - Checking the wiring and switches

FAULT-TRACING FAILED - No Fault Found

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