Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Mirror Select Switch parameter changes between Left, Right, and None when cycling the S52 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch between the center, left and right positions.
- If the parameter does not change
Replace the S52 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch.
- Go to next step: If the parameter does change
- If the parameter does not change
- Verify the scan tool Mirror Direction Command parameter changes between Up, Down, Right and Left while cycling the S52 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch UP, DOWN, RIGHT and LEFT.
- If the parameter does not change
Replace the S52 Outside Rearview Mirror Switch.
- Go to next step: If the parameter does change
- If the parameter does not change
- Verify the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver moves when commanding the Driver Mirror Horizontal Movement Right/Left and Driver Mirror Vertical Movement Up/Down with a scan tool.
- If the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver does not move RIGHT or LEFT or UP or DOWN
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Driver Outside Mirror Movement Malfunction.
- Go to next step: If the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver moves RIGHT, LEFT, UP and DOWN
- If the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver does not move RIGHT or LEFT or UP or DOWN
- Verify the scan tool Driver Mirror Vertical Position parameters are between 0.2 - 4.8 V and change when commanding the Driver Mirror Vertical Movement Up/Down with a scan tool.
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Driver Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Test.
- Go to next step: If between 0.2 - 4.8 V and changes
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
- Verify the scan tool Driver Mirror Horizontal Position parameters are between 0.2 - 4.8 V and change when commanding the Driver Mirror Horizontal Movement Right/Left with a scan tool.
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Driver Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Test.
- Go to next step: If between 0.2 - 4.8 V and changes
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
- Verify the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger moves when commanding the Passenger Mirror Horizontal Movement Right/Left and Passenger Mirror Vertical Movement Up/Down with a scan tool.
- If the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger does not move RIGHT or LEFT or UP or DOWN
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Passenger Outside Mirror Movement Malfunction.
- Go to next step: If the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger moves RIGHT, LEFT, UP and DOWN
- If the A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger does not move RIGHT or LEFT or UP or DOWN
- Verify the scan tool Passenger Mirror Vertical Position parameters are between 0.2 - 4.8 V and change while commanding the Passenger Mirror Horizontal Movement Right/Left with a scan tool.
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Passenger Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Test.
- Go to next step: If between 0.2 - 4.8 V and changes
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
- Verify the scan tool Passenger Mirror Horizontal Position parameters are between 0.2 - 4.8 V and change while commanding the Passenger Mirror Vertical Movement Up/Down with a scan tool.
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Passenger Mirror Position Sensor Circuit Test.
- Go to next step: If between 0.2 - 4.8 V and changes
- If not between 0.2 - 4.8 V or does not change
- Verify the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver and A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger adjust to the stored memory positions when operating the S47D Driver Seat Memory Switch.
- If a A9 Outside Rearview Mirror does not adjust to the stored memory position
Refer to Memory Seat Feature Malfunction .
- Go to next step: If the A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver and A9B Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger adjust to the stored memory positions
- If a A9 Outside Rearview Mirror does not adjust to the stored memory position
- All OK.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.