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Heated Element: Testing and Inspection

HEATED MIRRORS
1. Check the heated mirror fuse and repair as necessary This fuse is located in line with the Rear Window Defogger Relay under the right rear panel carpeting in the trunk.
2. Using an ohmmeter, check Pin 1 of the mirror motor harness connector for continuity to ground. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair as necessary Refer to the appropriate wiring information for proper Pin location.
3. Activate the rear window defogger switch, use a voltmeter and check Pin 3 for battery voltage.
a. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to step b.
b. Check rear window defogger switch. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/HEATED GLASS/REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) If OK, go to step c. If not OK, repair as necessary.
c. If no voltage repair wire as necessary. Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
4. Remove mirror glass and check wires. If wires are OK, replace mirror glass. If not OK, repair as necessary or replace mirror.