Kia Optima Side Mirror Not Working

Plug the switch into its connector and turn the ignition key on.

Kia optima side mirror not working.

If it does not check the back side of the switch with the voltmeter as it is operated to see if there is power to the terminals when activated. You need to access the motor. 2012 kia optima both power folding mirror motors run continuously. With a voltmeter measure the voltage at the motor while operating the window switch.

If the mirror works in one direction and not in the other yet the mirror on the other side works in all directions then the issue is not the switch but the mirror. Remove the door panel and then remove the window switch from the panel. The power door locks and power windows wont work on my 2013 kia optima. Remove the door panel under the malfunctioning window if the window does not work with either switch.

However to prevent unnecessary battery discharge do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessary while the engine is not running. Auto folding mirror module for the kia optima k5. Believe it or not most of the time this symptom is caused by a human error. Usually a mirror has two motors one for up down and another for left right.

The voltage should be approximately 12 volts across the motor. The doors will unlock with the key fob but not the button on the door. 2015 kia optima side view mirror assembly cover glass replacement right passenger side. If the mirror control switch is not in the neutral or lockout position and your mirrors do not adjust at all then the switch could have an open circuit internal to the switch.

Allows the power folding mirrors to fold unfold when locking unlocking the vehicle. If the part we ship to you arrives in damaged or non working condition we will ship another item out to you immediately. If the other side mirror adjusts with the switch then it could be an issue with the mirror which isn t working. The electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though the ignition switch is in the lock position or the engine start stop button is in the off position.

Ok wing mirror not working but repair replacement cost inhibitive. Move the switch in both directions and listen for the motor to work. After man at car wash manually folded one of my mirrors now. The mirror control switch has a neutral setting that disables the switch in case it is bumped by the drivers arm on accident.

Then unfold the mirrors and see what happens. You could try to switch the mirrors to fold and then coax the damaged one to the fully folded position to match the good one.