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Mirrors: Description and Operation

The operation of the two outside mirrors is controlled by the power mirror switch. Each mirror has two reversible motors: one motor moves the mirror up and down; the other motor moves the mirror left and right. The power mirror control switch directs battery voltage to the left or right outside mirror.

With the ignition switch in "ACC" or "ON," battery voltage is applied from the "CIGAR" fuse to the power mirror switch. With the master selector switch in "L" and the up/down switch in "UP," battery voltage is applied to the driver's power mirror up/down motor, and the mirror goes up. In the "DOWN" position, battery voltage and ground are applied to the opposite side of the motor. The left/right switch works similarly to the up/down switch.

With the master selector switch in the "R" position, battery voltage and ground are applied to the right power mirror motor which then operates in a similar way.