Power Mirror Switch

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Power Mirror Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn ignition off. Disconnect Black 10-pin power mirror switch electrical harness connector and remove power mirror switch. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between appropriate mirror switch terminals. See Fig 1. See appropriate POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST table. If continuity or resistance is not as specified, replace power mirror switch. If continuity or resistance is as specified, inspect switch circuit for defects or damage. See MEMORY SYSTEMS and POWER MIRRORS in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Mirror Switch & Terminals
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POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (WITHOUT DRIVING POSITION MEMORY)

Power Mirror Switch Position Power Mirror Switch Terminal Nos. Specification
Select Switch Set To Left
Off Any No Continuity
Up 3 & 4; 7 & 8 Continuity
Down 3 & 8; 4 & 7 Continuity
Left 4 & 9; 7 & 8 Continuity
Right 4 & 7; 8 & 9 Continuity
Select Switch Set To Right
Off Any No Continuity
Up 2 & 4; 7 & 8 Continuity
Down 2 & 8; 4 & 7 Continuity
Left 4 & 10; 7 & 8 Continuity
Right 4 & 7; 8 & 10 Continuity
SELECT SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (WITH DRIVING POSITION MEMORY)

Power Mirror Select Switch Position Power Mirror Switch Terminal Nos. Specification
Left 8 & 9 100 Ohms
Right 8 & 9 0 Ohms
N/A 5 & 6 Continuity
OPERATION SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST (WITH DRIVING POSITION MEMORY)

Power Mirror Operation Switch Position Power Mirror Switch Terminal Nos. Resistance (Ohms)
Select Switch In Left Or Right Position
Up 7 & 9 About 100
Right 7 & 9 250
Down 7 & 9 470
Left 7 & 9 800
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