Test C: Either Right Or Left Outside Rear View Mirror Does Not Operate

1994 Ford Aerostar Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, RWDSECTION Test C: Either Right Or Left Outside Rear View Mirror Does Not Operate
  1. Remove front door trim panel and verify that outside mirror control wiring is connected. See appropriate POWER DOOR LOCKS article for trim panel removal. Is harness connected? If yes, go to next step. If no, check outside mirror control wiring connector for damage and reconnect. Check outside rear view mirror for proper operation.
  2. Using Rotunda Digital Volt-Ohmmeter 007-00001 or equivalent, check continuity of Circuits 540 (R), 541 (DB) and 542 (Y) for left outside rear view mirror, or Circuits 542 (Y), or Circuits 542 (Y), 543 (DG) and 544 (P) for right outside rear view mirror, in outside mirror control wiring connector to outside rear view mirror by operating outside rear view mirror control. See Figure or Figure . See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ  .
  3. Do circuits have continuity? If yes, replace the outside rear view mirror motor (if serviced) or outside rear view mirror. See POWER OUTSIDE MIRROR MOTOR (EXPLORER)Β  or POWER OUTSIDE MIRRORΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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