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Inspection Procedure 3: When the Reverse Gear is Engaged, the Inside Rear View Mirror Can not be Set to Day Mode.: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools: 

  1. STEP 1. Check the automatic anti-glare inside mirror. 

    Darken the interior of the vehicle and shine a flash light in front and at the back of the automatic anti-glare inside mirror to check it for proper operation.

    Q: Is the automatic anti-glare inside mirror normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 2.

    NO:  Go to  Step 4.

  2. STEP 2. Confirm the transaxle. 

    Q: Is the transaxle M/T or A/T? 

    M/T :  Go to Step 3.

    A/T :  Go to  Step 10.

  3. STEP 3. Check the backup light switch. 

    Remove the backup light switch. Then check continuity between the switch terminals.

    BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH CHECK

    SWITCH CONDITION CONTINUITY
    Pressed Open circuit
    Released Less than 2 ohms

    Q: Is the backup light switch in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 4.

    NO:  Replace the backup light switch. Then go to  Step 17.

    Fig 1: Removing Backup Light Switch
    G04538641Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  4. STEP 4. Check the backup light switch power supply circuit at the backup light switch connector B-107. 
    1. Disconnect the backup light switch connector B-107, and measure at the harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
    3. Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground.
      • The value should be approximately 12 volts.

    Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 7.

    NO:  Go to Step 5.

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Backup Light Switch Connector B-107
    G04538642Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  5. STEP 5. Check the backup light switch connector B-107 for damage. 

    Q: Is the backup light switch connector B-107 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 6.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Then go to  Step 17.

    Fig 3: Checking Backup Light Switch Connector B-107
    G04538643Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  6. STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between the backup light switch connector B-107 (terminal 1) and the ignition switch (IG1). 
    Fig 4: Checking Wiring Harness Between Backup Light Switch Connector B-107
    G04538644Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-311 and C-312, joint connector C-25. If junction block connector C-311 or C-312, joint connector C-25 are damaged, repair or replace the connectors. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .
    Fig 5: Identifying Connector C-311, C-312
    G04538645Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Q: Is the wiring harness between the backup light switch connector B-107 (terminal 1) and the ignition switch (IG1) in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 17.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 7.

    Fig 6: Identifying Connector C-25
    G04538646Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  7. STEP 7. Check the backup light switch input circuit at the automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04. 
    1. Disconnect the automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 and measure at the harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
    3. Turn the backup light switch to "ON" position.
    4. Measure the voltage between terminal 9 and ground.
      • The valve should be approximately 12 volts.

    Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range? 

    YES  : Replace the automatic anti-glare inside mirror. Refer to INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR  . Then go to  Step 17.

    NO:  Go to Step 8.

    Fig 7: Identifying Connector D-04
    G04538647Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  8. STEP 8. Check the backup light switch connector B-107 and automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 for damage. 

    Q: Are the backup light switch connector B-107 and automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 9.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Then go to  Step 17.

    Fig 8: Identifying Connector B-107
    G04538648Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 9: Identifying Connector D-04
    G04538649Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  9. STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between the backup light switch connector B-107 (terminal 2) and automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 (terminal 9). 
    Fig 10: Identifying Connector B-107
    G04538650Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 11: Identifying Connector D-04
    G04538651Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check joint connector C-25 and C-28. If joint connector C-25 or C-28 is damaged, repair or replace the connector. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the wiring harness between the backup light switch connector B-107 (terminal 2) and automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 (terminal 9) in good condition? 

    YES  : Replace the automatic anti-glare inside mirror. Refer to INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR  . Then go to  Step 17.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to  Step 17.

    Fig 12: Identifying Connector C-25, C-28
    G04538652Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  10. STEP 10. Check the transmission range switch. 
    TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CHECK

    ITEMS TERMINAL CONNECTION OF TESTER SPECIFIED CONDITION
    P 3 - 8, 9 - 10 Less than 2 ohms.
    R 7 - 8
    N 4 - 8, 9 - 10
    D 1 - 8
    3 5 - 8
    2 2 - 8
    L 6 - 8
    Fig 13: Checking Transmission Range Switch
    G04538653Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: For vehicles with sport mode, four positions (P, R, N, D) are used.

    Q: Is the switch operating properly? 

    YES  : Go to Step 11.

    NO:  Repair the transmission range switch. Then go to  Step 17.

    Fig 14: Identifying PNP Switch
    G04538654Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  11. STEP 11. Check the transmission range switch power supply circuit at the transmission range switch connector B-111. 
    1. Disconnect the transmission range switch connector B-111, and measure at the harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
    3. Measure the voltage between terminal 8 and ground.
      • The value should be approximately 12 volts.

    Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 14.

    NO:  Go to Step 12.

    Fig 15: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 8 And Ground
    G04538655Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  12. STEP 12. Check transmission range switch connector B-111 for damage. 

    Q: Is transmission range switch connector B-111 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 13.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Then go to  Step 17.

    Fig 16: Identifying Connector B-111
    G04538656Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  13. STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between transmission range switch connector B-111 (terminal 8) and the ignition switch (IG1). 
    Fig 17: Identifying Connector B-111
    G04538657Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-311 and C-312, joint connector C-25. If junction block connector C-311 or C-312, joint connector C-25 are damaged, repair or replace the connectors. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the wiring harness between transmission range switch connector B-111 (terminal 8) and the ignition switch (IG1) in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 17.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 14.

    Fig 18: Identifying Connector C-311
    G04538658Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 19: Identifying Connector C-25
    G04538659Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  14. STEP 14. Check the transmission range switch input circuit at the automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04. 
    1. Disconnect the automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 and measure at the harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
    3. Measure the voltage between terminal 9 and ground.
      • The value should be approximately 12 volts.

    Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range? 

    YES  : Repair the automatic anti-glare inside mirror. Refer to INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR  . Then go to  Step 17.

    NO:  Go to Step 15.

    Fig 20: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 9 And Ground
    G04538660Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  15. STEP 15. Check the transmission range switch connector B-111 and automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 for damage. 

    Q: Are the transmission range switch connector B-111 and automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 16.

    NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Then go to  Step 17.

    Fig 21: Identifying Connector B-111
    G04538661Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 22: Identifying Connector D-04
    G04538662Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  16. STEP 16. Check the wiring harness between the transmission range switch connector B-111 (terminal 7) and the automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 (terminal 9). 
    Fig 23: Identifying Connector B-111
    G04538663Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 24: Identifying Connector D-04
    G04538664Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check joint connector C-25 and C-28. If joint connector C-25 or C-28 is damaged, repair or replace the connector. Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the wiring harness between the transmission range switch connector B-111 (terminal 7) and the automatic anti-glare inside mirror connector D-04 (terminal 9) in good condition? 

    YES  : Replace or repair the automatic anti-glare inside mirror. Refer to INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR  . Then go to Step 17.

    NO:  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 17.

    Fig 25: Identifying Connector C-25
    G04538665Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  17. STEP 17. Check the symptoms 

    Q: When the reverse gear is engaged, is the automatic anti-glare inside mirror set to the day mode? 

    YES  : There is no action to be taken.

    NO:  Replace the inside rear view mirror. Refer to INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR  .