Outside Rearview Mirror System Components

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Outside Rearview Mirror System Components
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The power outside rearview mirror system consists of the following components:

  • Driver door switch assembly (DDSA)--GMLAN device that contains the mirror select, fold and direction switches.
  • Driver door module (DDM)--GMLAN device that controls the mirror horizontal, vertical and fold motors. Supplies a 5-volt and low reference to the mirror position sensors, interprets and stores their positions.
  • Passenger front door module (PDM)--GMLAN device that controls the mirror horizontal, vertical and fold motors. Supplies a 5-volt and low reference to the mirror position sensors, interprets and stores their positions.
  • Remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR)--GMLAN device that provides driver identification information to the DDM and PDM for memory recalls.
  • Base or navigation radio--GMLAN device that provides driver identification setup and recall information to the DDM and PDM.
  • Driver outside mirror--Contains horizontal, vertical and fold mirror motors, heating elements, auto dimming and also horizontal and vertical position sensors if equipped.
  • Passenger outside mirror--Contains horizontal, vertical and fold mirror motors, heating elements, auto dimming and also horizontal and vertical position sensors if equipped.
  • DRIVER DR MOD 10 A fuse
  • FRT PASS DR MOD 15 A fuse

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