Outer Mirror Assembly: Inspection

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Disconnect the outer mirror connector.

Apply battery voltage between the outer mirror connector terminals and check the mirror operation.

Model without mirror heater

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Mirror Connector Terminals - Model With Mirror Heater

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Switch position	Terminal No.
OFF	-
UP	6 (+) and 3 (-)
DOWN	3 (+) and 6 (-)
LEFT	7 (+) and 3 (-)
RIGHT	3 (+) and 7 (-)

Model with mirror heater

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Mirror Connector Terminals (Model With Mirror Heater)

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Switch position	Terminal No.
OFF	-
UP	7 (+) and 3 (-)
DOWN	3 (+) and 7 (-)
LEFT	8 (+) and 3 (-)
RIGHT	3 (+) and 8 (-)
Folding	6 (+) and 3 (-)
Unfolding	3 (+) and 6 (-)

Replace the outer mirror assembly if faulty is found in the inspection.
NOTE: There always exists a current of 1.2 mA at the electric retraction terminal.