OBD Guide

B1542

Mirror Driver Switch Assembly Circuit Short To Ground

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to adjust mirrors
  • Spontaneous movement of mirrors
  • Fuse blown

Causes

  • Wiring harness damage
  • Oxidation of switch contacts
  • Mirror switch malfunction
  • Short circuit to ground

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Clean switch contacts
  3. Replace the mirror switch if necessary
  4. Check and repair the circuit if a short circuit is detected

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