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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Heated Mirrors System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Heated Mirror System Check

2

  1. Disconnect connector C500.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Press the rear window defogger switch ON.
  4. Use the DMM to measure the voltage between terminal 19 of connector C500 and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in circuit FM10.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuit FM10.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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4

  1. Connect connector C500.
  2. Disconnect the LH outside rear view mirror connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Press the rear window defogger switch ON.
  5. Use the DMM to measure the voltage between terminal 8 of the LH outside rear view mirror connector and a known good ground.

Is the measured voltage within the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in circuits FM2 and/or FM15.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuits FM2 and/or FM15.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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6

Use the DMM to measure the resistance between terminal 9 of the LH outside rear view mirror connector and a good ground.

Is the measured resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Locate an open or a high resistance in circuits F2 and/or F50.
  2. Repair the open or the high resistance in circuits F2 and/or F50.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the LH outside rear view heated mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement in Doors.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Connect all the connectors and components that were disconnected.
  2. Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position.
  3. Press the rear window defogger switch ON.

Does the LH outside rear view heated mirror operate properly?

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System OK

Go to Step 1