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Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror Test/Replacement




Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror Test/Replacement

1. Remove the cover (A), then disconnect 7P connector (B).





2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

3. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 2 and body ground.

- If there is less than 0.2 V, go to step 4.
- If there is more than 0.2 V, check for:
- An open or high resistance in the wire.
- Poor ground (G401).

4. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 1 and body ground.

- If there is battery voltage, go to step 5.
- If there is no voltage, check for:
- A blown No. 12 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- An open or high resistance in the wire.

5. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 3 and body ground with the shift lever in R (or reverse) position.

- If there is battery voltage, replace the mirror assembly.
- If there is no voltage, check for:
- An open or high resistance in the wire.
- A faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- A faulty transmission range switch (A/T).
- A faulty back-up light switch (M/T).