Right Outside Power Mirror-Contains both the vertical and horizontal mirror motors
Body Control Module-An electronic control module that requires programming when
replaced, serves as the power mode master and is the main message handler
Memory Switch, if equipped with memory mirrors-Supplied power by the DDS and
provides a voltage signal to the DDS upon a switch activation
Horizontal and Vertical Position Sensors, if equipped with memory mirrors-Supplied a 5-
volt and low reference by the DDS/PDS and provide a variable voltage signal to the
DDS/PDS that is proportional to mirror position
Powertrain Control Module (PCM), if equipped with memory mirrors-An electronic control
module that requires programming when replaced and provides the message indicating
transmission gear selection
Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped with memory mirrors-Part of the instrument
cluster which is a an electronic control module that requires programming when replaced
and is used to personalize the memory recall functions
Fold Motor, in each of the outside mirrors, if equipped with power fold mirrors-Provides
extend and retract movements of the mirror and is serviced as a complete mirror assembly
Each of the outside power mirrors contains 2 reversible motors to provide horizontal and vertical
movement of the mirror glass. The vertical motor operates the up and down directions and the
horizontal motor operates the left and right directions. If equipped with power folding mirrors,
each outside power mirror will contain a reversible fold motor to operate the extend and retract
functions. Each of the mirror motors are circuit breaker protected.
Power Mirror System Controls
The power mirror switch incorporates a 3-position mirror select switch and a 4-position mirror
direction switch. The mirror select switch allows the operator to select the mirror to be moved by
selecting the L position for the left power mirror, selecting the R position for the right power
mirror or the center which is the neutral/fold position. The mirror direction switch is a 4-position
switch that allows the operator to move the selected mirror up, down, left or right. The mirror
direction switch also functions as the folding mirror switch. When the selector switch is in the
neutral/fold position, activate the mirror direction switch to the left to extend the mirrors and
right to retract the mirrors.
Power Mirror System Operation
The power mirror switch is integrated into the DDS. The left and right mirror positions of the
select switch and 4 positions of the direction switch, when active, will provide a signal to the
DDS. If the selector switch is placed in the L position and the up switch is depressed, 2 signals
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Mirrors - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado