Kia Optima Side Mirror Not Working

After man at car wash manually folded one of my mirrors now.

Kia optima side mirror not working.

The power door locks and power windows wont work on my 2013 kia optima. Believe it or not most of the time this symptom is caused by a human error. The mirror control switch has a neutral setting that disables the switch in case it is bumped by the drivers arm on accident. 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.

The voltage should be approximately 12 volts across the motor. Auto folding mirror module for the kia optima k5. 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. Then unfold the mirrors and see what happens.

If the other side mirror adjusts with the switch then it could be an issue with the mirror which isn t working. Ok wing mirror not working but repair replacement cost inhibitive. 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. 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.

Allows the power folding mirrors to fold unfold when locking unlocking the vehicle. Usually a mirror has two motors one for up down and another for left right. With a voltmeter measure the voltage at the motor while operating the window switch. Remove the door panel and then remove the window switch from the panel.

Many vehicle owners simply forget to check the switch to see if it s set in this position. However to prevent unnecessary battery discharge do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessary while the engine is not running. Move the switch in both directions and listen for the motor to work. 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. Remove the door panel under the malfunctioning window if the window does not work with either switch. Best quality kia optima mirrors norton secured lifetime warranty fast shipping easy returns amazing low price. 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. 2012 kia optima both power folding mirror motors run continuously.