Mirror System: Other Chevrolet Sonic I

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

1. «Circuit Testing»(ref-542498-S42729642072013041600000)
2. «Connector Repairs»(ref-542498-S10348064002013041600000)
3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(ref-542498-S27468711012013041600000)
4. «Wiring Repairs»(ref-542498-S06256207262013041600000)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine running.
2. Verify the E18 Rear Defogger Grid turns ON and OFF when commanding the Rear Defogger On and Off with a scan tool. If the E18 Rear Defogger Grid does not turn ON or OFF Refer to «Rear Window Defogger Malfunction»(ref-542512-S21131910752013041600000) . If the E18 Rear Defogger Grid turns ON and OFF
3. Verify the mirror glass of the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror-Driver and the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger become warm when commanding the Rear Defogger On with a scan tool. If the mirror glass of the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror-Driver and the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger do not become warm Refer to «Circuit/System Testing»(ref-542505-S16397995402013041600000) . If the mirror glass of the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror-Driver and the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger become warm
4. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement

Front Compartment Fuse Block Replacement

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

1. «Circuit Testing»(ref-542498-S42729642072013041600000)
2. «Connector Repairs»(ref-542498-S10348064002013041600000)
3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(ref-542498-S27468711012013041600000)
4. «Wiring Repairs»(ref-542498-S06256207262013041600000)

1. Verify the mirror glass of the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror-Driver and the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger move UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT with the S52 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch. If both outside mirror glasses do not move Refer to «Circuit/System Testing - Both Outside Rearview Mirrors Inoperative»(ref-542505-S35069058572013041600000) . If the driver outside mirror glass does not move UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT Refer to «Circuit/System Testing - Driver Outside Mirror Movement Malfunction»(ref-542505-S35069058572013041600000) . If the passenger outside mirror glass does not move UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT Refer to «Circuit/System Testing - Passenger Outside Mirror Movement Malfunction»(ref-542505-S35069058572013041600000) . If the mirror glass of the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror-Driver and the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger move UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT
2. All OK.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

1. «Outside Rearview Mirror Remote Control Switch Replacement»(ref-542505-S02398399502013041600000)
2. «Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement»(ref-542505-S24834505072013041600000)

Scheme 4

Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Manual)

Scheme 5

Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Power)

Scheme 6

Outside Rearview Mirror Housing Rear Cover Replacement

Scheme 7

Outside Rearview Mirror Remote Control Switch Replacement

Scheme 8

Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement

Heated Mirrors (If Equipped)

The heated mirrors are controlled through the rear defog relay. Whenever the rear window defogger is turned on battery voltage is supplied to the mirror heater elements through the left and right mirror heater element control circuits.