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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1343 (MIRROR SYSTEMS)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER MIRRORS INOPERATIVECIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
Circuit/System Testing
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Circuit/System Testing
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Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the inline harness connector at the outside rearview mirror.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 12 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 9 and ground.
- If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
- If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 10 and the low reference circuit terminal 12. Verify the scan tool Mirror Vertical Position parameter is less than 0.2 volts.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 11 and the low reference circuit terminal 12. Verify the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position parameter is less than 0.2 volts.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 10 and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 9. Verify the scan tool Mirror Vertical Position parameter is greater than 4.8 volts
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 11 and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 9. Verify the scan tool Mirror Horizontal Position parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the appropriate door module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate outside rearview mirror motor.
Mirror Motor Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the inline harness connector at the outside rearview mirror.
- Install a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and the control circuit terminal 2.
- Ignition ON, commanded the mirror left and right using the mirror directional switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as the mirror commanded to the left and right.
- If the test lamp does not turn ON and OFF when cycling between the commanded states, test both control circuit for a short to voltage, a short to ground, or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the applicable door module.
- Ignition OFF, install a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2.
- Ignition ON, commanded the mirror up and down using the mirror directional switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF as the mirror commanded up and down.
- If the test lamp does not turn ON and OFF when cycling between the commanded states, test both control circuit for a short to voltage, a short to ground, or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the applicable door module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the outside rearview mirror motor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.