Component Tests and General Diagnostics

2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Component Tests and General Diagnostics
INSPECTION

1. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY




a. Inspect the mirror switch continuity.




1. Left side for left/right adjustment switch:
Inspect the left side mirror switch continuity.
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.




2. Right side for left/right adjustment switch:
Inspect the right side mirror switch continuity.
If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

2. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY RH







a. Inspect the mirror motor operation.
b. Check the mirror heater operation.
1. Check the resistance between terminals 7 and 8 of the connector.
2. Check that the mirror is heated up when connecting the battery positive (+) to terminal 7 and the battery negative (-) to terminal 8 of the connector.

3. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH







a. Inspect the mirror motor operation.
b. Check the mirror heater operation.
1. Check the resistance between terminals 7 and 8 of the connector.
2. Check that the mirror is heated up when connecting the battery positive (+) to terminal 7 and the battery negative (-) to terminal 8 of the connector.
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