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Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Depress the heated mirror switch.

Do the heated mirrors operate normally?

Go to Step 3

Go to Heated Mirrors Inoperative

3

Does the heated mirror indicator illuminate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a test lamp connected to ground, backprobe the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit at the heated mirror switch harness connector.
  3. Depress the heated mirror switch.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

Connect a test lamp between the heated mirror switch ground circuit at the heated mirror switch harness connector and battery positive voltage.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Inspect for poor connections at the heated mirror switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the open the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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8

Repair the open in the heated mirror switch ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the heated mirror switch. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3