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Schematic Reference: Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics

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Did you review the temperature display operation of the inside rearview mirror and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Stationary Windows

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn ON the temperature display on the inside rearview mirror.

Does the temperature display show a temperature reading?

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

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.

Does the temperature display show OC?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

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Test the signal circuit of the ambient air temperature sensor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

5

Inspect for a poor connection at the harness connector of the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

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Replace the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Important: Perform Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance for the inside rearview mirror with compass.

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3