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B1590




DTC B1580 or B1590

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.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B1580 00
- Mirror Horizontal Position Sensor Circuit

DTC B1590 00
- Mirror Vertical Position Sensor Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The Driver Door Module (DDM) and Passenger Door Module (PDM) determine the position of the outside rearview mirrors based on inputs from two mirror position sensors, one for vertical position, the other for horizontal position. Five volts is applied to each sensor through a shared 5-volt reference circuit and a shared low reference circuit supplies ground. Each sensor has an individual signal circuit which provides position voltage to the DDM/PDM.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B1580

An improper voltage level is seen on the Driver/Passenger Mirror Horizontal Position Sensor Signal circuit.

B1590

An improper voltage level is seen on the Driver/Passenger Mirror Vertical Position Sensor Signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Memory mirror recall functions are suspended as long as the fault is present.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC will clear when the fault is no longer present.
* A history DTC will clear after 40 fault free ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation
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 References

Control Module References Programming and Relearningfor scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position and Mirror Vertical Position parameters. The reading should be between 0.2-4.8 volts and change as the mirror is moved, left, right, up, and down.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the appropriate door module.
2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the following circuit terminals and ground:

* 5-volt reference circuit terminal 7
* Signal circuit terminal 4
* Signal circuit terminal 5
* Low reference circuit terminal 10

If the test lamp illuminates, test the appropriate circuit for a short to voltage.

3. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the following circuits and ground:

* 5-volt reference circuit terminal 7
* Signal circuit terminal 4
* Signal circuit terminal 5
* Low reference circuit terminal 10

If less than the specified value, test the appropriate circuit for a short to ground.

4. Test for 4K-7K ohms between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 7 and the low reference circuit terminal 10.

If not within the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit and the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.

5. Test for 1K-7K ohms between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 7 and the signal circuit terminal 4.

If not within the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.

6. Test for 1K-7K ohms between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 7 and the signal circuit terminal 5.

If not within the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.

7. If all circuits test normal, replace the door module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement Service and Repair
* Control Module References Programming and Relearningfor DDM or PDM replacement, setup, and programming