OBD Guide

B1670

Mirror Passenger Right/Left Motor Stalled

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Passenger mirror adjustment does not work
  • The mirror does not move or moves jerkily
  • Clicking or buzzing noises from the mirror when trying to adjust

Causes

  • Mechanical locking of the mirror motor
  • Wear of adjustment mechanism gears
  • Open or short circuit in the motor power supply circuit
  • Malfunction of the mirror control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the mirror for mechanical obstacles (ice, dirt)
  2. Manually move the mirror to check for jamming
  3. Check the voltage and integrity of the motor power supply circuit
  4. Replacing the mirror adjustment motor if necessary
  5. Check/replace mirror control unit

Related codes