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Component Description

Exterior Mirror Control Switch 

The exterior mirror control switch is integral to the master window control switch. The power fold mirror control switch provides the driver with the controls to fold or unfold the driver and passenger mirror. The power fold mirror control switch is integral to the master window control switch. When the ignition is ON and the power fold control switch button is pressed, a signal is sent to the DSM. The DSM then supplies voltage and ground to the power fold motors to fold or unfold the mirrors.

Driver Seat Module (DSM) 

The DSM incorporates multiple functions into one module and offers diagnostics to easily locate and repair concerns affecting the subsystems that it controls. The power folding mirrors are controlled by the DSM. The DSM is capable of setting DTCs for the memory and power folding mirrors when a system concern exists. For additional information on the DSM, REFER to Seating 1st Row , DSM.

Exterior Mirror 

Each optional power fold exterior rear view mirror has an internal motor to fold or unfold the mirror that is not replaceable. If a power folding mirror drive motor is found to be inoperative, a new power folding exterior rear view mirror assembly must be installed