Power Mirror Switch: Description and Operation

Fig.3 Power Foldaway Mirror Switch:

POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH - EXPORT
These vehicles may be equipped with Power Fold-away Mirrors This feature allows both the driver and passenger side view mirrors to fold inward (retract) on demand. The vehicle has an additional switch located on the steering column that controls the folding function of the mirror assembly.

The fold-away side view mirror is attached to the vehicle's door in the same manner as mirrors without the fold-away option. The fold-away mirrors unique option is the internal motor which allows the mirrors to fold inward on demand. The fold-away mirror motor is not serviceable separately and if a motor is found to be faulty the entire side view mirror must be replaced.

When the mirror retract switch is depressed, both of the side view mirrors will fold inward, Thus making the overall width of the vehicle the smallest possible. This can be helpful were parking space is a absolute minimum.

When the driver's door is opened, only the driver's door mirror will unfold. If the passenger door is opened, both mirrors will unfold.

The power fold away mirror system consists of the following components: mirror switch, side view mirror, relay wires and fuse. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-out information and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.