Schematic Reference: Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Stationary Windows Connector End Views

Did you review the operation of the automatic day-night feature of the mirrors and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Stationary Windows

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Turn OFF the automatic day-night feature of the inside rearview mirror.
3. Observe the driver outside rearview mirror.

Does the driver outside rearview mirror remain in a darken state?

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Go to Step 3

1. Turn ON the automatic day-night feature of the inside rearview mirror.
2. Cover the sensor on the inside rearview mirror back, facing the front window.
3. Shine a bright light into the sensor on the inside rearview mirror face, facing the rear window.

Does the inside rearview mirror darken?

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Go to Step 5

While shining a bright light into the sensor on the mirror face, facing the rear window, observe the driver outside rearview mirror.

Does the driver outside rearview mirror darken?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 9

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the harness connector of the inside rearview mirror.
3. Measure the resistance between the ground circuit of the inside rearview mirror and a good ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

3 ohms

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Go to Step 16

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Measure the voltage between the ignition voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the inside rearview mirror.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

B+

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Go to Step 17

1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Measure the voltage between the backup lamp supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the inside rearview mirror.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

0.5 V

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Go to Backup Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems

1. Place the transmission in REVERSE.
2. Measure the voltage between the backup lamp supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the inside rearview mirror.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

B+

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Go to Step 11

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Carefully disconnect the driver outside rearview mirror face. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement in Doors.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Turn ON the automatic day-night feature of the inside rearview mirror.
5. Cover the sensor on the mirror back, facing the front window.
6. Shine a bright light into the sensor on the mirror face, facing the rear window.
7. Measure the voltage between the automatic day-night signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the driver outside mirror element.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0.75-1.5 V

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Go to Step 10

Measure the voltage between the automatic day-night signal circuit of the driver outside mirror element and a good ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0.75-1.5 V

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Go to Step 12

Test the backup lamp supply voltage circuit of the inside rearview mirror for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Backup Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems

Test the automatic day-night signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find or correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 14

Test the low reference circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find or correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 19

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver outside rearview mirror face. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find or correct the condition?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 20

Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 21

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Repair an open or short to ground in the ignition voltage circuit of the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 21

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Important:: A short to voltage on the automatic day-night signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element will cause permanent damage to the driver outside rearview mirror and the inside rearview mirror. Both mirrors will have to replaced. The following actions will need to be performed:

1. Repair a short to voltage on the automatic day-night signal circuit of the driver outside rearview mirror element. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
2. Replace the inside rearview mirror and the driver outside rearview mirror face. Refer to the following:

•	Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement in Doors

•	Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 21

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Replace the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 21

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Replace the driver outside rearview mirror face. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement in Doors.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 21

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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