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Tests AG

PINPOINT TEST AG: THE HEATED MIRROR DOES NOT DEFROST


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Normal Operation
The heated mirror receives 12 volts on circuit 59 (DG/VT) from BEC fuse 53 (10A) and ground on circuit 1205 (BK). The heated exterior mirror is controlled by the heated back window control switch.

Possible Causes
- circuit 59 (DG/VT) open
- circuit 1205 (BK) open
- exterior mirror glass