Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Power Mirror Control System: Inspection
HINT:
On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.
- INSPECT ELECTRO CHROMIC OUTER MIRROR OPERATION
- Disconnect the outer mirror connector.
- Inspect the mirror motor operation.
- Apply battery voltage as shown in VOLTAGE TABLE .
VOLTAGE TABLEBattery connection Mirror face operation Positive (+) - 8
Negative (-) - 15Upward (A) Positive (+) -15
Negative (-) - 8Downward (B) Positive (+) - 16
Negative (-) - 15Left (C) Positive (+) -15
Negative (-) - 16Right (D) If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
- Inspect the electrical retract motor operation.
- At the folded front position:
Apply battery voltage as shown in VOLTAGE TABLE .
ELECTRICAL RETRACT MOTOR OPERATION (FOLDED FRONT POSITION)Battery connection Mirror operation Positive (+) - 6
Negative (-) - 14To retract position
((1) to (5) position)Positive (+) -14
Negative (-) - 6Unmoved If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
- Between the folded front position and drive position:
Apply battery voltage as shown in VOLTAGE TABLE .
ELECTRICAL RETRACT MOTOR OPERATION (FOLDED FRONT & DRIVE POSITION)Battery connection Mirror operation Positive (+) - 6
Negative (-) - 14To retract position
((2) to (5) position)Positive (+) - 14
Negative (-) - 6To folded front position
((2) to (1) position)If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
- At the drive position:
Apply battery voltage as shown in VOLTAGE TABLE .
ELECTRICAL RETRACT MOTOR OPERATION (DRIVE POSITION)Battery connection Mirror operation Positive (+) - 6
Negative (-) - 14To retract position
((3) to (5) position)Positive (+) - 14
Negative (-) - 6Unmoved If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
- Between the drive position and retract position:
Apply battery voltage as shown in VOLTAGE TABLE .
ELECTRICAL RETRACT MOTOR OPERATION (DRIVE POSITION & RETRACT POSITION)Battery connection Mirror operation Positive (+) - 6
Negative (-) -14To retract position
((4) to (5) position)Positive (+) -14
Negative (-) - 6To drive position
((4) to (3) position)If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
- At the retract position:
Apply battery voltage as shown in VOLTAGE TABLE .
ELECTRICAL RETRACT MOTOR OPERATION (RETRACT POSITION)Battery connection Mirror operation Positive (+) - 6
Negative (-) -14Unmoved Positive (+) - 14
Negative (-) - 6To drive position
((5) to (3) positionIf the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
- At the folded front position:
- Inspect the mirror heater operation.
- Check the resistance between terminals 5 and 13 of the connector.
Resistance: 3.3 - 4.5 Ω
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 13 of the connector.
- Check that the mirror becomes warm.
HINT:
It will take a short time for the mirror to become warm.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
- Check the resistance between terminals 5 and 13 of the connector.
- Inspect the electrochromic outer mirror operation.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the dry cell battery (1.5 V) to terminal 7 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 15, then check that the mirror face becomes dark.
- Reconnect them to the dry cell battery in the reverse order, then check that the mirror face becomes bright.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
