Exterior Rear View Mirror Switch Inspection

2006 Mazda B4000 Base, AutomaticSECTION Exterior Rear View Mirror Switch Inspection
  1. Remove the exterior rear view mirror switch. See EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH  .
  2. Inspect for continuity between the exterior rear view mirror switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Exterior Rear View Mirror Switch
    G04310258Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Inspection 

    INSPECTION CHART

    Circuit to test Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals Move switch to these positions A good switch will indicate
    Left mirror Up 4 and 6 7 and 8 Selector switch Left Adjuster switch Up Closed
    Down 4 and 7 6 and 8 Selector switch Left Adjuster switch Down Closed
    Left 4 and 1 7 and 8 Selector switch Left Adjuster switch Left Closed
    Right 4 and 7 1 and 8 Selector switch Left Adjuster switch Right Closed
    Right mirror Up 4 and 5 7 and 8 Selector switch Right Adjuster switch Up Closed
    Down 4 and 7 5 and 8 Selector switch Right Adjuster switch Down Closed
    Left 4 and 2 5 and 8 Selector switch Right Adjuster switch Left Closed
    Right 4 and 7 2 and 8 Selector switch Right Adjuster switch Right Closed
  3. If not as specified, replace the exterior rear view mirror switch.
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