B0220low severityBody
Driver Power Mirror Motor Circuit
on 1996 Buick Century 3.3L V6 · FWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the driver side power mirror motor circuit. The mirror does not adjust or adjusts erratically.
Symptoms
- Driver mirror not adjusting
- Mirror moves in one direction only
- Mirror switch unresponsive for driver side
- Humming noise from mirror
Common causes
- Faulty mirror motor
- Mirror switch failure
- Wiring damage in door
- Mirror gearbox stripped
- Connector corrosion
Diagnostic steps
- Test mirror switch
- Apply direct power to mirror motor
- Check wiring in door
- Test switch connector
- Inspect mirror gearbox
Repair notes
Replace power mirror assembly or mirror switch.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0013
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery