Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC B1640 01: Mirror Heater Circuit Short to BatteryDTC B1640 02: Mirror Heater Circuit Short to Ground
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mirror Heating Element Supply Voltage | B1640 02 | 1 | B1640 01 | -- |
Low Reference | -- | 1 | 1 | -- |
1. Heated Mirror Malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The Driver Door Switch (DDS) and Passenger Door Switch (PDS) supply voltage to the outside rearview mirror heater elements upon receipt of a serial data message from the HVAC module indicating that the rear defrost system is active. The door switch supplies B+ through the mirror heating element control circuit when a request is seen. Ground is applied through the mirror heating low reference circuit.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
B1640 01
A short to voltage is detected on the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit.
B1640 02
A short to ground is detected on the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit when attempting to activate the heated mirror.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The affected heated mirror will not be activated.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A current DTC will clear when the fault is no longer present |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction free ignition cycles |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Outside Mirror Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
| • | Circuit Testing |
| • | Wiring Repairs |
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, press the rear window defogger switch. The rear window defogger and both heated mirrors should become warm.
| ⇒ | If the rear window defogger is inoperative, refer to Rear Window Defogger Malfunction. |
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X1 (RPO W49) or X2 (RPO DNP) at the outside rearview mirror.
- Wait 1 minute, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 7 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the mirror heater ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the outside rearview mirror glass.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door switch. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the door switch. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for DDS or PDS replacement, setup and programming |
