Automatic Day-Night Mirrors Malfunction
Automatic Day-Night Mirrors Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructionsprovides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The inside rearview mirror uses 2 photocell sensors. One sensor is the rear light sensor, located on the face side of the mirror, facing the rear of the vehicle. The rear light sensor is used to determine light conditions present at the mirror face. The other sensor is the front light sensor, located on the backside of the mirror, facing the front of the vehicle. The front light sensor is used to determine the exterior light conditions at the front of the vehicle. With a low exterior light condition detected by the front light sensor and a high light condition from the rear light sensor, the inside rearview mirror will automatically darken the face of the inside rearview mirror.
With the gear selector lever in the REVERSE position, backup lamp control voltage is supplied as an input to the inside rearview mirror. The mirror monitors this input to disable the automatic day-night feature. This allows the driver to see objects in the mirror clearly when backing up, regardless of the rear light sensor status.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation
Automatic Day-Night Mirror Description and Operation Automatic Day-Night Mirror
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Programming and Relearningfor scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON, headlamps ON, vehicle in PARK, cover the front light sensor with a towel or other suitable item. Shine a flashlight at the rear light sensor while observing the inside rearview mirror face. The inside rearview mirror face should dim.
2. Place the transmission in REVERSE. The inside rearview mirror face should transition from dim to bright.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror.
2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 8 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 13 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
4. Park brake applied, vehicle in REVERSE, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the backup lamp control circuit terminal 9 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, refer to Backup Lamps Malfunction Backup Lamps Malfunction.
5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inside rearview mirror.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement