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Power Mirrors






POWER MIRRORS

WIRING VOLTAGE TEST

The following wiring test determines whether or not voltage is continuous through the body harness to switch.

1. Remove the power mirror switch.

2. Disconnect wire harness connector from back of power mirror switch.

3. Connect the clip end of a 12 volt test light to Pin 5 in the mirror switch harness connector. Touch the test light probe to Pin 3.

If the test light illuminates, the wiring circuit between the battery and switch is OK.

If the lamp does not illuminate, first check the fuse in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). If fuse is OK, then check for a broken wire.

Refer to the appropriate wiring information.

POWER MIRROR MOTOR TEST





If the power mirror switch is receiving proper current and ground and mirrors do not operate, proceed with power mirror motor test. Refer to the appropriate wiring information.

1. Remove the power mirror switch.

2. Disconnect wire harness connector to power mirror switch.

3. Using two jumper wires:

- Connect one to a 12 volt source
- Connect the other to a good body ground
- Refer to the Mirror Motor Test Chart for proper wire connections at the switch connector





4. If results shown in table are not obtained, check for open or shorted circuit. Replace mirror assembly as necessary.