Kia Optima Side Mirror Not Working

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.

Kia optima side mirror not working.

Plug the switch into its connector and turn the ignition key on. Remove the door panel and then remove the window switch from the panel. 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. The doors will unlock with the key fob but not the button on the door.

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. Allows the power folding mirrors to fold unfold when locking unlocking the vehicle. After man at car wash manually folded one of my mirrors now. It s a slick and easy t.

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. 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. Ok wing mirror not working but repair replacement cost inhibitive.

If the other side mirror adjusts with the switch then it could be an issue with the mirror which isn t working. You need to access the motor. 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. Then unfold the mirrors and see what happens.

2012 kia optima both power folding mirror motors run continuously. Remove the door panel under the malfunctioning window if the window does not work with either switch. Many vehicle owners simply forget to check the switch to see if it s set in this position. If the part we ship to you arrives in damaged or non working condition we will ship another item out to you immediately.

2015 kia optima side view mirror assembly cover glass replacement right passenger side. With a voltmeter measure the voltage at the motor while operating the window switch. The power door locks and power windows wont work on my 2013 kia optima. 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. Believe it or not most of the time this symptom is caused by a human error.