Circuit/System Verification
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- Ignition ON, headlamps ON, vehicle in PARK, cover the front light sensor with a towel or other suitable item. Shine a flashlight at the rear light sensor while observing the inside rearview mirror face. The inside rearview mirror face should dim.
- If the mirror face does not dim, test or replace the inside rearview mirror.
- Headlamps ON, park brake applied, cover the front light sensor with a towel or other suitable item. Shine a flashlight at the rear light sensor while observing the inside rearview mirror face. Place the transmission in REVERSE. The inside rearview mirror face should transition from dim to bright.
- If the mirror does not transition from dim to bright, refer to Reverse Input Malfunction below.
- Headlamps ON, vehicle in PARK, cover the front light sensor with a towel or other suitable item. Shine a flashlight at the rear light sensor while observing the left outside rearview mirror face. The left outside rearview mirror face should dim.
- If the left outside rearview mirror face does not dim, refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Dimming Malfunction below.
- Remove the towel from the inside rearview mirror and remove the flashlight. Verify the inside rearview mirror face returns to its normal bright state.
- If the mirror face does not return to its normal state, test or replace the inside rearview mirror.