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Rear Window Defogger Grid C2

Connector Part Information OEM: 12092133 Service: 12167133 Description: 1-Way F Metri-Pack 630 Series Self Lock (BK)
Terminal Part Information Pins: A Terminal/Tray: 12103325/3 Core/Insulation Crimp: A/B Release Tool/Test Probe: 12094430/J-35616-42 (RD) Pins: A Terminal/Tray: See Terminal Repair Kit Core/Insulation Crimp: A/B Release Tool/Test Probe: See Terminal Repair Kit

Rear Window Defogger Grid C2 Connector & Terminal Parts Information

PinWire ColorCircuit No.Function
ABK1250Ground (Except Crew Cab)
ABK2650Ground (Crew Cab)

Rear Window Defogger Grid C2 Connector Terminal Identification

Heated Mirrors Inoperative

StepActionYesNo
Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics
1Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2Verify the heated mirrors inoperative fault is present. Do the heated mirrors operate normally?Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor ConnectionsGo to Step 3
3Does the rear window defogger operate properly?Go to Step 4Go to Rear Window Defogger Inoperative
4Disconnect the appropriate mirror. Start the engine. Connect a test lamp between the mirror heater control and the mirror heater ground circuit pins of the appropriate door module. Activate the rear window defogger switch. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 7
6Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate door module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 8
7Replace the appropriate outside rearview mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement (Manual) or Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror) . Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 9
8Replace the appropriate door module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 9
9Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?System OKGo to Step 2

Heated Mirrors Inoperative

Outside Mirrors Automatic Day-Night Feature Inoperative

StepActionValue(s)YesNo
Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics Connector End View Reference: Mirror Connector End Views
1Did you review the operation of the automatic day-night feature of the driver outside rearview mirror and perform the necessary inspections?Go to Step 2Go to Automatic Day-Night Mirror Description and Operation
2Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Turn ON the automatic day-night feature of the inside rearview mirror. Cover the sensor on the mirror back, facing the front window. Shine a bright light into the sensor on the mirror face, facing the rear window. Does the inside rearview mirror darken?Go to Step 3Go to Automatic Day-Night Mirrors Inoperative
3While shining a bright light into the sensor on the face of the inside rearview mirror, observe the driver outside rearview mirror. Does the driver outside rearview mirror darken?Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor ConnectionsGo to Step 4
4Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the harness connector C2 of the driver door module (DDM). Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Turn ON the automatic day-night feature of the inside rearview mirror. Cover the sensor on the mirror back, facing the front window. Shine a bright light into the sensor on the mirror face, facing the rear window. Measure the voltage between the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element. Is the voltage within the specified range?0.75-1.5 VGo to Step 7Go to Step 5
5Is the voltage greater than the specified value?1.5 VGo to Step 18Go to Step 6
6Measure the voltage between the signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element and a good ground. Is the voltage within the specified range?0.75-1.5 VGo to Step 13Go to Step 12
7Turn OFF the ignition. Connect the harness connector C2 of the DDM. Carefully disconnect the mirror face of the driver outside rearview mirror. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Turn ON the automatic day-night feature of the inside rearview mirror. Cover the sensor on the mirror back, facing the front window. Shine a bright light into the sensor on the mirror face, facing the rear window. Measure the voltage between the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element. Is the voltage within the specified range?0.75-1.5 VGo to Step 14Go to Step 8
8Is the voltage greater than the specified value?1.5 VGo to Step 18Go to Step 9
9Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the harness connector C3 of the DDM. Measure the resistance of the signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element between the driver outside rearview mirror face and the DDM. Is the resistance less than the specified value?3 ohmsGo to Step 10Go to Step 15
10Measure the resistance between the signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element to a good ground. Is the resistance within the specified range?OLGo to Step 11Go to Step 15
11Measure the resistance of the low reference circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element between the driver outside rearview mirror face and the DDM. Is the resistance less than the specified value?3 ohmsGo to Step 17Go to Step 15
12Test the signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find or correct the condition?Go to Step 23Go to Step 16
13Test the low reference circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find or correct the condition?Go to Step 23Go to Step 16
14Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver outside rearview mirror face. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find or correct the condition?Go to Step 23Go to Step 19
15Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver outside rearview mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find or correct the condition?Go to Step 23Go to Step 20
16Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find or correct the condition?Go to Step 23Go to Step 21
17Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DDM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find or correct the condition?Go to Step 23Go to Step 22
18IMPORTANT: A short to voltage in the signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element will cause permanent damage to both the driver outside rearview mirror and the inside rearview mirror element. Repair the short to voltage in the signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element. Refer to Wiring Repairs .Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 23
19Replace the driver outside rearview mirror face. Refer to Mirror Face Replacement (6P3) or Mirror Face Replacement (DL3, DR4, DL8, 5M1) . Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 23
20Replace the driver outside rearview mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement (Manual) or Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror) . Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 23
21Replace the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Rearview Mirror Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 23
22Replace the DDM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Is the replacement complete?Go to Step 23
23Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?System OKGo to Step 2
IMPORTANT
A short to voltage in the signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element will cause permanent damage to both the driver outside rearview mirror and the inside rearview mirror element.

Outside Mirrors Automatic Day-Night Feature Inoperative

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Mirror Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Power Mirrors) or Outside Mirror Description and Operation (Heated Mirrors)

Electrical Information Reference

  1. «Circuit Testing»(ref-277884-S17422072462008012100000)
  2. «Connector Repairs»(ref-277884-S12371167392008012100000)
  3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(ref-277884-S20700666652008012100000)
  4. «Wiring Repairs»(ref-277884-S08861102212008012100000)

Scan Tool Reference

  1. «Scan Tool Data Definitions»(ref-277870-S06959332662008012100000)
  2. «Scan Tool Data List»(ref-277870-S10995768472008012100000)
  3. «Scan Tool Output Controls»(ref-277870-S29374657642008012100000)

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, move the mirror selector switch to the center position and press the left and right side of the mirror control to retract and extend the power folding mirror. Both mirrors should retract and extend.

Repair Procedures

  1. Perform the «Diagnostic Repair Verification»(ref-277883-S13741658792008012100000) after completing the repair.
  2. «Mirror Replacement (Manual)»(ref-277870-S03876916912008012100000) or «Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror)»(ref-277870-S35973516792008012100000)
  3. «Control Module References»(ref-277885-S04826892822008012100000) for DDM and FPDM replacement, setup, and programming information

Power Mirrors Inoperative

StepActionYesNo
Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics Connector End View Reference: Mirror Connector End Views
1Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2Place the mirror select switch in the left mirror position. Activate the mirror position switch in the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT directions and note the operation. Place the mirror select switch in the right mirror position. Activate the mirror position switch in the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT directions and note the operation. Do both power mirrors operate properly?Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor ConnectionsGo to Step 3
3Install a scan tool. Monitor the mirror select switch and the mirror switch data parameters. Activate the mirror select switch to the left and right mirror positions. Activate the mirror direction switch to the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT positions. Do all of the mirror data parameters change properly with the corresponding switch activations?Go to Step 4Go to Step 6
4With the scan tool command the inoperative mirror UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT. Does the mirror move with the corresponding scan tool command?Go to Step 6Go to Step 5
5Disconnect the inoperative mirror. Connect a test lamp between the appropriate mirror motor control circuits for the inoperative directions. With a scan tool, command the mirror in the inoperative directions. Does the test lamp illuminate with the corresponding scan tool command?Go to Step 7Go to Step 8
6Inspect for poor connections at the driver door module (DDM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 12Go to Step 9
7Inspect for poor connections at the power mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 12Go to Step 10
8Inspect for poor connections at the appropriate door module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 12Go to Step 11
9Replace the DDM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 12
10Replace the power mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement (Manual) or Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror) . Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 12
11Replace the appropriate door module. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side . Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 12
12Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?System OKGo to Step 2

Power Mirrors Inoperative

Power Mirrors - Memory Functions Inoperative

StepActionValue(s)YesNo
Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics Connector End View Reference: Mirror Connector End Views
1Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2Place the mirror select switch in the left mirror position. Activate the mirror position switch in the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT directions and note the operation. Place the mirror select switch in the right mirror position. Activate the mirror position switch in the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT directions and note the operation. Do both power mirrors operate properly?Go to Step 3Go to Power Mirrors Inoperative
3Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Monitor the Memory Switch Data parameters. Are any of the Memory Switch Data parameters active without a switch activation?Go to Step 5Go to Step 4
4Monitor the Memory Switch Data parameters. Activate the memory 1, memory 2 and Exit switches one at a time. Do all of the Memory Switch Data parameters change state with the corresponding switch activation?Go to Step 7Go to Step 6
5Disconnect the memory switch. Does the memory switch data parameter change to idle?Go to Step 13Go to Step 12
6Disconnect the memory switch. Monitor the memory switch data parameter. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the memory switch battery positive voltage pin and each of the memory switch signal pins, one at a time, at the driver door module. Does the memory switch data parameter change state appropriately at each test point?Go to Step 13Go to Step 12
7With a scan tool, monitor the Mirror Horizontal and Vertical Position data parameters of the inoperative mirror while commanding the mirror to move with the mirror switch. Do the Mirror Horizontal and Vertical Position data parameters change values with the corresponding mirror movement?Go to Step 10Go to Step 8
8Disconnect the inoperative mirror. Measure the voltage between the mirror 5-volt reference circuit pin at the door module and a good ground. Does the voltage measure within the specified range?4.75-5.0 VGo to Step 9Go to Step 12
9With a scan tool, monitor the Mirror Horizontal and Vertical Position data parameters. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper between the mirror 5-volt reference circuit pin and each of the horizontal and vertical position signal circuit pins at the door module one at a time. Do the Mirror Horizontal and Vertical Position data parameters display within the specified range?4.75-5.0 VGo to Step 14Go to Step 10
10Connect the inoperative mirror. Backprobe the mirror 5-volt reference circuit with a DMM connected to a good ground. Monitor the voltage displayed on the DMM while commanding the mirror to the full up, down, left and right positions with the mirror position switch. Does the measured voltage display greater than the specified value?5.0 VGo to Step 14Go to Step 11
11Command the mirror to move with the mirror switch to the full up and full left position. Press and hold the memory 1 switch until 2 audible tones are heard. With a scan tool, monitor and record the Mirror Horizontal and Vertical Position data parameter voltage values. Command the mirror to move with the mirror switch to the full down and full right position. Press and release the memory 1 switch. Does the mirror recall to within 0.02 volt of the stored Mirror Horizontal and Vertical Position data parameter voltage values recorded earlier?Within 0.2 VGo to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor ConnectionsGo to Step 12
12Inspect for poor connections at the appropriate door module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 15
13Inspect for poor connections at the memory switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 16
14Inspect for poor connections at the appropriate mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 17
15Replace the appropriate door module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 18
16Replace the memory switch. Refer to Driver Seat Adjuster Memory Switch Replacement . Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 18
17Replace the appropriate mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement (Manual) or Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror) . Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 18
18Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?System OKGo to Step 2

Power Mirrors - Memory Functions Inoperative

Heated OSRV Mirror

On vehicles equipped with heated OSRV mirrors, the DDM and PDM controls the activation of the mirror heaters. Upon receiving a Class 2 message indicating a request for heated mirrors, the DDM, and PDM for the passenger side, will activate the mirror heater output. The mirror heaters will remain active until a new message is received indicating rear defogger is to be deactivated, either by driver input or by expiration of a calibrated timer.

Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature System Components

The inside rearview mirror with the automatic day-night feature system consists of the following components

  1. Inside rearview mirror
  2. Ambient air temperature sensor

Compass

The mirror uses 2 magnetic field sensors for compass direction. One sensor is for north and south, the other is for east and west. The mirror supplies a signal and low reference to each sensor. As the vehicle travels with or against the earths magnetic pull, there will be a change in voltage on one or both sensors. As a result of the change in voltage, the mirror changes the heading on the compass display.

Temperature Display

The inside rearview mirror monitors the ambient air temperature sensor. As the outside air temperature gets warmer, the ambient air temperature sensor will lower resistance. The inside rearview mirror monitors this change and will show this as a warmer temperature on the display. Temperatures exceeding 62°C (143°F) will be out of the mirror's temperature range and SC will be shown on the temperature display. In colder outside air temperatures, the ambient air temperature sensor will raise in resistance. The inside rearview mirror will show a colder temperature on the display. Temperatures lower than -40°C (-40°F) will be out of the mirrors temperature range which OC will be shown on the temperature display. In cold temperatures such as 3°C (37°F) or below, the temperature display will show ICE when the ignition is first turned ON. The display will toggle between ICE and the actual outside temperature until the temperature update process is complete.

Temperature Display Update Process

The inside rearview mirror has a temperature program that takes in account the fact that the radiator will heat the ambient air temperature sensor if the radiator is warm and the vehicle is not moving. If the vehicle has been OFF for more than 2 hours, the mirror temperature program assumes that the radiator has cooled and that the temperature supplied by the ambient air temperature sensor is accurate. Because of this, if the vehicle has been OFF for more than 2 hours, the mirror displays the temperature as reported by the ambient air temperature sensor. When the ambient air temperature sensor reports a new temperature to the mirror, one of the following cases will apply

  1. Ignition is OFF for more than 2 hours, then is turned ON for more than 3 minutes. The outside temperature is greater than the last temperature recorded by the mirror for 2 minutes. The mirror will increase the last temperature reading by one degree every 2 minutes for 8 consecutive times. If the outside temperature is not matched after the 8th update, the mirror will then display the current outside temperature.
  2. Ignition is OFF for more than 2 hours, then is turned ON for less than 3 minutes. The mirror will update the temperature display every 2 seconds.
  3. Ignition is OFF for more than 2 hours, then is turned ON for more than 3 minutes. The outside temperature is less than the last temperature recorded by the mirror. The mirror will then display the current outside temperature.
  4. Ignition has been OFF for less than 2 hours. The outside temperature is greater than the last temperature recorded by the mirror, but the ignition is cycled from ON to OFF within 2 minutes. The mirror will display the old temperature.
  5. Ignition has been OFF for less than 2 hours. The outside temperature is less than the last temperature recorded by the mirror. The mirror will then display the current outside temperature.

Switches of the Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature and Compass without OnStar®

The inside rearview mirror has 2 switches that perform the following functions

  1. The MIRROR switch is used to enable or disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror. With the ignition in the ON position, depress the MIRROR switch to enable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror. A green indicator will illuminate on the mirror when the automatic day-night feature is enabled. To disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror, depress the MIRROR switch.
  2. The COMPASS switch is used to turn the compass ON and OFF. With the ignition in the ON position, depress the COMPASS switch to turn the compass ON. Depress the COMPASS switch again to turn the compass OFF. The COMPASS switch is also used to place the compass into a calibration or zone mode. For more information, refer to «Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance»(ref-277858-S18892303502008012100000) .

Switches of the Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature, Compass/Temperature Display without OnStar®

The inside rearview mirror has 2 switches that perform the following functions

  1. The TEMP switch is used to turn the compass/temperature display ON or OFF. It is also used to enable or disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror. With the ignition in the ON position, depress the TEMP switch to enable the compass/temperature display. Depress the TEMP switch again to disable the compass/temperature display. The TEMP switch can be held for 4 seconds in order to change the display from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), or from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F). Depress the TEMP switch until the green indicator illuminates on the mirror. This indicates that the automatic day-night feature is enabled. To disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror, depress the TEMP switch until the green indicator turns OFF.
  2. The COMP switch is used to turn the compass/temperature display ON or OFF. With the ignition in the ON position, depress the COMP switch to turn the compass/temperature display ON. Depress the COMP switch again to turn the compass/temperature display OFF. The COMP switch is also used to place the compass into a calibration or zone mode. For more information, refer to «Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance»(ref-277858-S18892303502008012100000) .

Switches of the Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature with Compass and OnStar®

The inside rearview mirror has 4 switches that perform the following functions

  1. The ON/OFF switch located at the left side of the mirror performs the following functions: To enable or disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror-With the ignition in the ON position, depress and hold the ON/OFF switch for 4 seconds to enable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror. A green indicator will illuminate on the mirror when the automatic day-night feature is enabled. To disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror, depress and hold the ON/OFF switch for 4 seconds. To turn the compass ON and OFF-With the ignition in the ON position, depress the ON/OFF switch to turn the compass ON. Depress the ON/OFF switch again to turn the compass OFF. The ON/OFF switch is also used to place the compass into a calibration or zone mode. For more information, refer to «Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance»(ref-277858-S18892303502008012100000) .
  2. The 3 switches on the right side of the mirror are for OnStar® operation. For more information, refer to «OnStar Description and Operation»(ref-277845-S30034518272008012100000) .

Switches of the Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature, Compass/Temperature Display with OnStar®

The inside rearview mirror has 4 switches that perform the following functions

  1. The ON/OFF switch located at the left side of the mirror performs the following functions: To enable or disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror-With the ignition in the ON position, depress and hold the ON/OFF switch for 6 seconds to enable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror. A green indicator will illuminate on the mirror when the automatic day-night feature is enabled. To disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror, depress and hold the ON/OFF switch for 6 seconds. To turn the compass/temperature display ON and OFF-With the ignition in the ON position, depress the ON/OFF switch to turn the compass/temperature display ON. Depress the ON/OFF switch again to turn the compass/temperature display OFF. The ON/OFF switch can be held for 4 seconds in order to change the display from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C), or from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F). The ON/OFF switch is also used to place the compass into a calibration or zone mode.
  2. The 3 switches on the right side of the mirror are for OnStar® operation. For more information, refer to «OnStar Description and Operation»(ref-277845-S30034518272008012100000) .