VOLVO
PDM-6E05 - Mirror motor. Ground (GND) short
System
Passenger Door Module (PDM)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsC30 (2007–2013), C30 Electric (2011–2013), C70 (2006–2013), S40 (2004–2013), V50 (2004–2013)
What does this fault code mean?
The control module has registered a short to ground in the cable when the motor for the left door mirror is activated. The door mirror control then does not work.
Possible causes
- Signal wire for the mirror left and right movement is short-circuited to ground
What you can do
- 1Look for chafing and damage on the cable to the left door mirror
- 2Use a multimeter to check that the signal wire is not short-circuited to ground (the body)
- 3Check that the connector at the mirror is secure and free from oxidation
- 4If a fault is found, replace the signal wire. If the wire is fine, fit a replacement power door mirror as a test
- 5After the work, check that the mirror's left and right movement works and that the fault code does not return
Symptoms you may notice1
- Door mirror control does not work
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.