2014 Prostar heated mirror problem

Discussion in 'International Forum' started by Benjamin Reed, Mar 17, 2019.

  1. Benjamin Reed

    Benjamin Reed Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2014 Prostar and the heated mirrors aren’t working. When I activate the switch the indicator blinks rapidly instead of staying on like it used to. Was working fine when I parked her, came back the next morning and it was doing this. I’ve already checked all the fuses and circuit breakers on the passenger side dashboard and that all looks good. Any ideas on what might be the problem or what to check next?
     
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  3. Anywhichwaybutloose

    Anywhichwaybutloose Light Load Member

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    Could be the module that controls it. Ive had it happen on my freightshaker.
     
  4. Benjamin Reed

    Benjamin Reed Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, I’ll have my mechanic replace it and see what that does for us.
     
  5. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    That is a body controller output. The switch is blinking because either it is detecting a short or open. Most of the problems are in the mirror head itself with either corroded wiring or burnt out heater pads.
     
  6. Benjamin Reed

    Benjamin Reed Bobtail Member

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    Given the winter we’ve had up here in WI burnt out pads are very likely.
     
  7. kubasj05

    kubasj05 Light Load Member

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    I have a same problem exactly the same but I haven't got around to taking mirrors apart due to weather and temperature (northern Illinois). I may try my luck this weekend as we're going to hit 60's
     
  8. Vicente77777

    Vicente77777 Bobtail Member

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    The light on the switch for mirror heat is flashing when I activate the defrost mirror and is flashing and flashing flashing driving me crazy

    the truck is a international prostar 2017
     
  9. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Flashing means there is circuit problem.
     
  10. kubasj05

    kubasj05 Light Load Member

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    HI HeavyD, been a while. How are you?
     
  11. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Still plugging away. How are you?
     
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