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Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

1

Did you review the Power Mirror Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Outside Mirrors Operation

2

Verify that the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the wiring harness connector to the faulty outside rearview mirror .
  2. Connect a test light between the motor feed right direction circuit of the mirror harness connector and B+.
  3. Set the outside rearview mirror select switch to the faulty mirror.
  4. Press and hold the outside rearview mirror switch to RIGHT.

Did the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Inspect the right direction circuit of the faulty mirror motor feed for a poor connection. 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 9

Go to Step 5

5

Replace the motor pack of the faulty outside mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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6

Test the right direction circuit of the motor feed for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Test the right direction circuit of the motor feed for a poor connection. 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 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the outside rearview mirror switch. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3