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Power Mirror Actuator Test

Power Mirror Actuator Test

Except '08 Touring model


NOTE: The power mirror actuator can be tested by using the HDS by following these steps:
- Select ELECTRICAL from the SYSTEM SELECT MENU.
- Select FUNCTION TESTS, and then the appropriate power mirror function test.

1. Remove the door panel and the mirror mount cover.
2. Disconnect the 8P connector (A) from the power mirror actuator (B).






3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table.






4. If the mirror fails to work properly, replace the mirror actuator.

Defogger Test

5. Reconnect the 8P connector to the mirror actuator, turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and the mirror defogger switch is ON.
6. Measure the voltage between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of the 8P connector. There should be battery voltage. If there is no voltage, check for an open in the wire. If voltage is as specified and the mirror fails to warm up, replace the mirror defoggers.

'08 Touring model

NOTE:
- For additional troubleshooting information, refer to Driving Position Memory System (DPMS).
- For the '08 Touring model, refer to the circuit diagram.
- The power mirror actuator can be tested by using the HDS by following these steps:
- Select ELECTRICAL from the SYSTEM SELECT MENU.
- Select FUNCTION TESTS, and then the appropriate power mirror function test.

1. Remove the door panel.
2. Disconnect the 13P connector (A) from the door wine harness (B).






3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table.






4. If the mirror fails to work properly, replace the mirror actuator.

Defogger Test

5. Reconnect the 13P connector to the mirror actuator, turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and the mirror defogger switch is ON.
6. Measure the voltage between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of the 8P connector. There should be battery voltage. If there is no voltage, check for an open in the wire. If voltage is as specified and the mirror fails to warm up, replace the mirror holder.