MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Rear View Mirrors

501-09 Rear View Mirrors

2016 MustangReference 908 / 6,619HTML edition
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The exterior mirror turn indicator is inoperative or always on

Wiring, terminals or connectors Communication concern (vehicles with memory mirrors) Turn indicator Door module (vehicles with memory mirrors) BCM

REFER to: Turn Signal and Hazard Lamps (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Diagnosis and Testing).

The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) indicator is inoperative or always on

Wiring, terminals or connectors Exterior mirror glass Side obstacle detection control module

REFER to: Blind Spot Information System (419-04 Side and Rear Vision, Diagnosis and Testing).

Symptom Chart: Rear View Mirrors - Interior

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

NOTE: Clean the entire mirror assembly and glass to assist in verification of the customer concern and/or impact damage. Do not clean any mirror glass or housing with an ice scraper, razor blade, abrasive pad, harsh chemicals or petroleum based cleaning products, as these may damage the mirror glass and/or housing.

Condition

Possible Causes

Action

The interior mirror is blemished

Interior mirror glass/housing is dirty

CLEAN the affected interior mirror surface.

The interior mirror vibrates or is loose

Interior mirror mounting loose

If the mirror is still on the windshield, do not remove . ATTEMPT to fully seat the mirror first. If the mirror is still loose or vibrates, REMOVE and REINSTALL the mirror. If the condition still exists, INSTALL a new interior mirror. REFER to: Interior Rear View Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).

The interior auto-dimming mirror does not operate correctly

Refer to the Pinpoint Test

GO to Pinpoint Test H

Symptom Chart: Rear View Mirrors - Exterior NVH

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

NOTE: Clean the entire mirror assembly and glass to assist in verification of the customer concern and/or impact damage. Do not clean any mirror glass or housing with an ice scraper, razor blade, abrasive pad, harsh chemicals or petroleum based cleaning products, as these may damage the mirror glass and/or housing.

Condition

Possible Causes

Action

Source reference 908

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