Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Power Mirrors

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Chart - Power Mirrors
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (POWER MIRRORS)

Condition Possible Sources Action
The mirrors are inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Exterior rear view mirror switch
A single mirror is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Exterior rear view mirror switch
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • Exterior mirror
A single mirror does not function with switch logic
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Exterior rear view mirror switch
  • Exterior mirror motor
  • Exterior mirror
The heated exterior mirror is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Exterior mirror glass
  • Exterior mirror
  • Rear window defrost system
  • Battery junction box (BJB)
RENDER: 1.0x

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