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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Verify that the Heated Mirrors Inoperative complaint is present.

Does the Heated Mirrors System operate as described in the Description and Operation?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

Is the rear defogger inoperative also?

Go to Rear Window Defogger Malfunction

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Disconnect the inoperative mirror.
  2. Using a test lamp connected to ground, probe the heated mirror element supply voltage circuit.
  3. Turn ON the ignition.
  4. Place the rear defogger switch to the ON position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Using a test lamp, probe between the heated mirror element supply voltage circuit and the heated mirror element ground circuit.
  3. Turn ON the ignition.
  4. Place the rear defogger switch to the ON position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the poor connection or an open in the heated mirror element supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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7

Repair the poor connection or an open in the heated mirror ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the mirror face. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2