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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

  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. Disconnect the heated mirror switch.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the mirror heating element supply voltage circuit at the heated mirror switch harness connector and ground.

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 poor connection or an 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 poor connection or an 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.

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