Short in mirror circuit
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Cruising
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From: Saginaw MI
Short in mirror circuit
I have an 04 coup. Have no power to mirror due to short.
[fuse will blow instantly]
Is there a known spot in the circuit that seems to short out
more than other areas?
Thanks for any info.
[fuse will blow instantly]
Is there a known spot in the circuit that seems to short out
more than other areas?
Thanks for any info.
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It sounds like you have the wires pinched in the boot area of the door - this does happen at times where the harness gets misaligned and the wires get exposed and rub thru and short!
You will need to expose the wires by pulling the boot back and inspecting the wires going to the mirror - it might be best to pll the door panel on the mirror or mirrors you are inspecting and pull the kick panel for full visability - that is the best way to start - get an inspection mirror and a good LED flash light and that will be a great help! ;thumbs:
Thanks,Matt
You will need to expose the wires by pulling the boot back and inspecting the wires going to the mirror - it might be best to pll the door panel on the mirror or mirrors you are inspecting and pull the kick panel for full visability - that is the best way to start - get an inspection mirror and a good LED flash light and that will be a great help! ;thumbs:
Thanks,Matt
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It sounds like you have the wires pinched in the boot area of the door - this does happen at times where the harness gets misaligned and the wires get exposed and rub thru and short!
You will need to expose the wires by pulling the boot back and inspecting the wires going to the mirror - it might be best to pll the door panel on the mirror or mirrors you are inspecting and pull the kick panel for full visability - that is the best way to start - get an inspection mirror and a good LED flash light and that will be a great help! ;thumbs:
Thanks,Matt
You will need to expose the wires by pulling the boot back and inspecting the wires going to the mirror - it might be best to pll the door panel on the mirror or mirrors you are inspecting and pull the kick panel for full visability - that is the best way to start - get an inspection mirror and a good LED flash light and that will be a great help! ;thumbs:
Thanks,Matt
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The OP identified the mirror in question as a "dimming mirror", which suggests to me that it is not the outside mirrors........so what does the door wiring have to with the rear view mirror 12 volt circuit? 
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Tore into tonight circuit #640 is shorted.
This circuit includes vanity mirror, inside rearview mirror,
underhood,& glove compartment lights. (I did'nt realize that all those were'nt working)
The rearview mirror is OK I had that working on the bench.
It's not the under hood light @ least from light down to 1st connector.
I'll check the rest tommorow.
This circuit includes vanity mirror, inside rearview mirror,
underhood,& glove compartment lights. (I did'nt realize that all those were'nt working)
The rearview mirror is OK I had that working on the bench.
It's not the under hood light @ least from light down to 1st connector.
I'll check the rest tommorow.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Tore into tonight circuit #640 is shorted.
This circuit includes vanity mirror, inside rearview mirror,
underhood,& glove compartment lights. (I did'nt realize that all those were'nt working)
The rearview mirror is OK I had that working on the bench.
It's not the under hood light @ least from light down to 1st connector.
I'll check the rest tommorow.
This circuit includes vanity mirror, inside rearview mirror,
underhood,& glove compartment lights. (I did'nt realize that all those were'nt working)
The rearview mirror is OK I had that working on the bench.
It's not the under hood light @ least from light down to 1st connector.
I'll check the rest tommorow.
Thanks,Matt
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Cruising
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From: Saginaw MI
Found it!!!!!!! The orange wire leading to driver side visor located under upper windshield
trim, had its insulation rubbed off.
Hey guys thanks for the suggestions
Greg
Now the pain of putting it back together.
trim, had its insulation rubbed off.
Hey guys thanks for the suggestions
Greg
Now the pain of putting it back together.
Last edited by gjdean; Jul 10, 2010 at 11:28 AM.
