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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 Vehicle Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Verify that the heated mirrors are inoperative.

Do the heated mirrors operate properly?

Go to in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Does the rear window defogger operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to in Stationary Windows

4

Test the driver mirror heating element supply voltage circuit of the appropriate outside rearview mirror harness connector for a short to ground or an open. Refer to and in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Test the ground circuit of the appropriate outside rearview mirror harness connector for an open. Refer to and in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate outside rearview mirror. Refer to and in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the appropriate outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2