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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK FOR DTCs  FROM THE DSM
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform DSM self-test.

    Are any DTCs retrieved? 

  2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRORS
    1. Position the exterior mirror control switch to the center position.
    2. Press the exterior mirror control switch rearward towards the FOLD/UNFOLD position to activate the power folding mirrors.

    Does either the LH or RH power folding mirror operate? 

    • Yes: GO to  10.
    • No: GO to .
  3. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
    NOTE: The following step uses a test light to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test light recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this information. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test light probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test light probe directly on any connector. Refer to Special Tool(s) .
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: DSM C341C.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. While pressing and releasing the power folding mirror button, monitor:
      DSM Ground
      G08038490
      G08038491
      C341C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      21 CPP09 (VT/OG) Test Light - Ground

    Did the test light illuminate when the button is pressed and not illuminate when the button is released? 

    • Yes: GO to  7.
    • No: If the test light was always illuminated, GO to .

      If the test light was never illuminated, GO to  5.

  4. CHECK THE FOLDING MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: DSM C341C.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure:
      DSM Ground
      G08038492
      G08038493
      C341C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      21 CPP09 (VT/OG)
      G08038494
      - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes: GO to  12.
    • No: GO to  13.
  5. CHECK THE FOLDING MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Master Window Control Switch.
    3. Measure:
      DSM Ground
      G08038495
      G08038496
      C341C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      21 CPP09 (VT/OG)
      G08038497
      - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

  6. CHECK THE FOLDING MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      DSM Exterior Mirror Control Switch
      G08038498
      G08038499
      C341C C504
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      21 CPP09 (VT/OG)
      G08038500
      19 CPM22 (GY/BN)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

  7. CHECK THE FOLDING MIRROR OUTPUT CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: LH and RH Exterior Mirror.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure:
      DSM Ground
      G08038501
      G08038502
      C341C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CPM39 (GN/VT)
      G08038503
      - Ground
      2 CPM04 (VT/BN)
      G08038504
      - Ground

    Are any voltages present? 

  8. CHECK THE FOLDING MIRROR OUTPUT CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Measure:
      DSM Ground
      G08038505
      G08038506
      C341C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CPM39 (GN/VT)
      G08038507
      - Ground
      2 CPM04 (VT/BN)
      G08038508
      - Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

  9. CHECK THE FOLDING MIRROR OUTPUT CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. For incorrectly folding LH mirror, measure:
      DSM LH Exterior Mirror
      G08038509
      G08038510
      C341C C516
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CPM39 (GN/VT)
      G08038511
      16 CPM01 (YE/GN)
      2 CPM04 (VT/BN)
      G08038512
      14 CPM02 (BU)
    2. For incorrectly folding RH mirror, measure:
      DSM RH Exterior Mirror
      G08038513
      G08038514
      C341C C601
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CPM39 (GN/VT)
      G08038515
      16 CPM01 (YE/GN)
      2 CPM04 (VT/BN)
      G08038516
      14 CPM02 (BU)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

  10. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR
    NOTE: The following step uses a test light to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test light recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this information. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test light probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test light probe directly on any connector. Refer to Special Tool(s) .
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Incorrectly folding RH or LH Exterior Mirror.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. For incorrectly folding LH mirror, while pressing and releasing the power folding mirror button, monitor:
      LH Exterior Mirror LH Exterior Mirror
      G08038517
      G08038517
      C516 C516
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      14 CPM02 (BU) Test Light 16 CPM01 (YE/GN)
    5. For incorrectly folding RH mirror, while pressing and releasing the power folding mirror button, monitor:
      RH Exterior Mirror RH Exterior Mirror
      G08038517
      G08038517
      C601 C601
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      14 CPM02 (BU) Test Light 16 CPM01 (YE/GN)

    Did the test light illuminate when the button is pressed? 

    • Yes: CHECK the exterior mirror jumper harness between the vehicle harness and the exterior mirror glass for open circuits and damaged or pushed-out pins. If the jumper harness is not OK, REPAIR the jumper harness. If the jumper harness cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new exterior mirror. REFER to Exterior Mirror . SYNCHRONIZE the power folding mirrors. REFER to Mirror Synchronization - Exterior, Power Folding .
    • No: GO to 11  .
  11. CHECK THE POWER FOLD EXTERIOR MIRROR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: DSM C341C.
    3. For incorrectly folding LH mirror, measure:
      DSM LH Exterior Mirror
      G08038521
      G08038522
      C341C C516
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CPM39 (GN/VT)
      G08038523
      16 CPM01 (YE/GN)
      2 CPM04 (VT/BN)
      G08038524
      14 CPM02 (BU)
    4. For incorrectly folding RH mirror, measure:
      DSM RH Exterior Mirror
      G08038525
      G08038526
      C341C C601
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CPM39 (GN/VT)
      G08038527
      16 CPM01 (YE/GN)
      2 CPM04 (VT/BN)
      G08038528
      14 CPM02 (BU)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

  12. CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Master Window Control Switch.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Measure:
      DSM Ground
      G08038529
      G08038530
      C341C Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      21 CPP09 (VT/OG)
      G08038531
      - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

  13. CHECK THE DSM FOR CORRECT OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and inspect all DSM connectors.
    3. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    4. Reconnect the DSM connectors and all previously disconnected exterior system connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    • Yes: CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) .
    • No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.