Rear View Mirrors - Exterior, Power

Rear View Mirrors - Exterior, Power

Overview

Power mirrors allow the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) exterior mirror glass to be positioned electronically. The position of the power mirror glass is controlled by the exterior mirror control switch. Selecting the LH (Left Hand) or RH (Right Hand) button of the exterior mirror control switch determines which power mirror glass to control.

The LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) exterior mirrors may be equipped with a mirror-mounted turn signal assembly. REFER to Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps.

The LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) exterior mirrors may be equipped with approach or puddle lamps, which will illuminate when the interior lights are turned on by opening a door or by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter. REFER to Interior Lighting Interior Lighting.

The LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) exterior mirrors may be equipped with either a spotter mirror in the upper outboard corner of the exterior mirror glass or BLIS(R) / CTA (Cross Traffic Alert) indicators. REFER to Side And Rear Vision Side And Rear Vision.

System Operation

Rear View Mirrors - Exterior, Power

The LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) exterior mirror glass movement is controlled by the exterior mirror control switch and the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) exterior mirror motors. The exterior mirrors use a jumper harness between the vehicle wire harness connector and the exterior mirror motor. The exterior mirror jumper harness is integral to the exterior mirror. Before replacing an exterior mirror or motor, inspect the jumper harness for opens, shorted circuits or damaged and pushed-out pins. If a concern with the exterior mirror jumper harness exists, attempt to repair the jumper harness.

Component Description

Exterior Mirror Control Switch

The exterior mirror control switch is integral to the master window control switch. The exterior mirror control switch provides the driver with the controls to move the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) exterior rear view mirrors left, right, up or down. When the ignition is ON and the exterior mirror control switch button is pressed, the selected mirror is adjusted to the left, right, up or down position, voltage and ground is supplied to the selected exterior mirror motor to move the exterior mirror glass to the desired position. The buttons on the exterior mirror control switch have a indicator to indicate which mirror is selected.

Exterior Mirror

Power mirrors allow the LH (Left Hand) or RH (Right Hand) exterior mirror glass to be positioned electronically. The position of the power mirror glass is controlled by the exterior mirror control switch. There are 2 bi-directional motors in each mirror that control the up/down and left/right movement of the exterior rear view mirror glass.