Power Foldaway Mirror Test

The following test is designed to test the fold away mirror motor inside the side view mirror

NOTE: Battery must be fully charged prior to performing this test.

1. Remove the appropriate door trim panel retaining fasteners.
2. Remove power mirror electrical connector pushpin from inner door panel.

Fig.1 Power Mirror Electrical Connector:

3. Disconnect mirror electrical connector and position as shown.
4. Depress the mirror "fold" switch and using a voltmeter check pin # 7 for 12v. If battery voltage is not present check wiring and or fuse for open.
5. Depress the mirror "unfold" switch and using a voltmeter check pin # 4 for 12v. If battery voltage is not present check wiring and or fuse for open.
6. Check for ground at pin # 3. If ground is not present, check wiring for open.
7. If the test above concluded that 12v is present at pin # 7 and pin # 4, and a good ground is present, the system up to the mirror is functioning properly Replace the side view mirror assembly.