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Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror Test/Replacement

Test/Replacement

1. Remove the automatic dimming inside mirror cover.




2. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the automatic inside dimming mirror (B).
3. Check for continuity between No.2 terminal and body ground.
- If there is continuity, go to step 4.
- If there is no continuity, check for:
- an open in the wire.
- poor ground (G503).

4. Check for voltage between No.1 terminal and body ground with the ignition switch ON (II).
- If there is battery voltage, go to step 5
- If there is no voltage, check for:
- blown No.21 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- an open in the wire.

5. Check for voltage between No.3 terminal and body ground with the ignition switch turned ON (II) and transmission range switch (A/T) or back-up light switch (M/T) in reverse.
- If there is battery voltage, replace the mirror assembly.
- If there is no voltage, check for:
- an open in the wire.
- blown No.21 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- faulty reverse relay.
- faulty transmission range switch.