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Mirror System: Diagnosis Chevrolet Tahoe III

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DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX

DTCDescription
DTC B1544, B1600, or B1605B1544 01: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Short to Battery B1544 02: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Short to Ground B1544 04: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Open B1600 01: Mirror Motor Vertical Circuit Short to Battery B1600 02: Mirror Motor Vertical Circuit Short to Ground B1600 04: Mirror Motor Vertical Circuit Open B1605 01: Mirror Motor Horizontal Circuit Short to Battery B1605 02: Mirror Motor Horizontal Circuit Short to Ground B1605 04: Mirror Motor Horizontal Circuit Open
DTC B1580 or B1590B1580 00: Mirror Horizontal Position Sensor Circuit B1590 00: Mirror Vertical Position Sensor Circuit
DTC B1640B1640 01: Mirror Heater Circuit Short to Battery B1640 02: Mirror Heater Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B1722B1722 01: Mirror Power Fold Circuit Short to Battery B1722 02: Mirror Power Fold Circuit Short to Ground B1722 04: Mirror Power Fold Circuit Open

DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX

Diagnostic Instructions

  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
Driver/Passenger Mirror Motor Right ControlB1605 02B1605 04B1605 01
Driver/Passenger Mirror Right/Down Motors CommonB1544 02B1544 04B1544 01
Driver/Passenger Mirror Motor Down ControlB1600 02B1600 04B1600 01

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the appropriate door module.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the following control circuit terminals and ground: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 Control circuit terminal 6 If the test lamp illuminates, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the following control circuits and ground: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 Control circuit terminal 6 If less the specified value, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to ground.
  4. Test for 40-100 ohms between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 6. If not within the specified range, test both control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  5. Test for 40-100 ohms between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 6. If not within the specified range, test both control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the door module.
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
5-Volt ReferenceB1580, B1590B1580, B1590B1580, B1590
Driver/Passenger Mirror Horizontal Position Sensor SignalB1580B1580B1580
Driver/Passenger Mirror Vertical Position Sensor SignalB1590B1590B1590
Low ReferenceB1580, B1590B1580, B1590B1580, B1590

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

  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.
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
Mirror Heating Element Supply VoltageB1640 021B1640 01
Low Reference11
1. Heated Mirror Malfunction

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the appropriate door module.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground. If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground. If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the applicable rearview mirror face.
  4. Test for 5-10 ohms of resistance between the control circuit terminal 7 and the low reference circuit terminal 3. If not within the specified range, test the control circuit and the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate rearview mirror face.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the door module.
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
Folding Mirror Motor Retract ControlB1722 02B1722 04B1722 01
Folding Mirror Motor Extend ControlB1722 02B1722 04B1722 01

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

An improper voltage level is seen on either the folding mirror motor retract control circuit or the folding mirror motor extend control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Power folding mirror operations are suspended as long as the fault is present.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

  1. A current DTC will clear when the fault is no longer present.
  2. A history DTC will clear after 40 fault free ignition cycles.
  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: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 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: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 If less than the specified value, test the appropriate circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  4. Test for 5-15 ohms between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2. If not within the specified range, test both control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate door module.

Visual/Physical Inspection

  1. Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the system. Refer to «Checking Aftermarket Accessories»(ref-364488-S07680217832010063000000) .
  2. Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom

  1. «Heated Mirrors Malfunction»(ref-364480-S22518426572010063000000)
  2. «Automatic Day-Night Mirrors Malfunction (With RPO DL3/DR4)»(ref-364480-S22185924172010063000000) or «Automatic Day-Night Mirrors Malfunction (Without RPO DL3/DR4)»(ref-364480-S01671932332010063000000)
  3. «Power Mirror Folding Malfunction»(ref-364480-S17400771532010063000000)
  4. «Power Mirrors Inoperative (With AN3, DL3)»(ref-364480-S40747697472010063000000)
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
Mirror Heating Element Control111
Low Reference11
1. Heated Mirror Malfunction
  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the appropriate door module.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground. If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground. If less than the specified value, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the rearview mirror face.
  4. Test for 5-10 ohms of resistance between the control circuit terminal 7 and the low reference circuit terminal 3. If not within the specified range, test the control circuit and the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror face.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the door module.
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
Ignition11
Automatic Day/Night Mirror Signal222
Backup Lamp Control111
Automatic Day/Night Mirror Low Reference22
Ground1
1. Rearview mirror automatic dimming malfunction 2. Outside rearview mirror automatic dimming malfunction

Inside Rearview Mirror Dimming Malfunction

  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»(ref-364469-S07190794152010063000000) .
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inside rearview mirror.

Outside Rearview Mirror Dimming Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inside rearview mirror.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the following circuits and ground: Signal circuit terminal 5 Low reference circuit terminal 16 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: Signal circuit terminal 5 Low reference circuit terminal 16 If less than the specified range, test the appropriate circuit for a short to ground.
  4. Test for less than 100 ohms between the signal circuit terminal 5 and the low reference circuit terminal 16. If greater than the specified range, test both circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver outside rearview mirror glass.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the inside rearview mirror.
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
Ignition11
Backup Lamp Control111
Ground1
1. Rearview mirror automatic dimming malfunction
  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»(ref-364469-S07190794152010063000000) .
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the inside rearview mirror.
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
Folding Mirror Motor Retract ControlB1722 02B1722 04B1722 01
Folding Mirror Motor Extend ControlB1722 02B1722 04B1722 01
  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: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 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: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 If less than the specified value, test the appropriate circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  4. Test for 5-15 ohms of resistance between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2. If not within the specified range, test both control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  5. If all circuits test normal, replace the door module.
  1. Perform the «Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle»(ref-364486-S08087544882010063000000) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
  2. Review «Strategy Based Diagnosis»(ref-364486-S25727745392010063000000) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
  3. «Diagnostic Procedure Instructions»(ref-364486-S17107648382010063000000) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
CircuitShort to GroundOpen/High ResistanceShort to VoltageSignal Performance
5 V ReferenceB1580, B1590B1580, B1590B1580, B1590
Driver/Passenger Mirror Horizontal Position Sensor SignalB1580B1580B1580
Driver/Passenger Mirror Vertical Position Sensor SignalB1590B1590B1590
Driver/Passenger Mirror Motor Horizontal ControlB1605 02B1605 04B1605 01
Driver/Passenger Mirror Motors Common ControlB1544 02B1544 04B1544 01
Driver/Passenger Mirror Motor Vertical ControlB1600 02B1600 04B1600 01
Low ReferenceB1580, B1590B1580, B1590B1580, B1590

Mirror Motor Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the appropriate door module.
  2. Ignition ON, verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the following control circuit terminals and ground: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 Control circuit terminal 6 If the test lamp illuminates, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Ignition OFF, test for infinite resistance between the following control circuits and ground: Control circuit terminal 1 Control circuit terminal 2 Control circuit terminal 6 If less the specified value, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to ground.
  4. Test for 20-200 ohms between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 6. If not within the specified range, test both control circuits for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  5. Test for 20-200 ohms between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 6. If not within the specified range, test both control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the rearview mirror.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the door module.

Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Test

  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 V 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 V reference circuit terminal 7 and the low reference circuit terminal 10. If not within the specified range, test the 5 V 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 V 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 V 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.