Power Mirrors

The content of this article reflects changes called for in TSB 26-11-98.

Power Mirrors

The power mirrors are connected to battery feed at all times. Each mirror head contains two electric motors, two drive mechanisms, an electric heating element, and the mirror glass. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional memory system, each mirror head also contains both a horizontal and a vertical motor position sensor. One motor and drive controls mirror up-and-down movement, and the other controls right-and-left movement.

An optional driver side outside electrochromic mirror is able to automatically change its reflectance level. This mirror is controlled by the circuitry of the automatic day/night inside rear view mirror. A thin layer of electrochromic material between two pieces of conductive glass make up the face of the mirror. Two photocell sensors on the inside rear view mirror are used to monitor light levels and adjust the reflectance of both the inside and driver side outside mirrors. This change in reflectance helps reduce the glare of headlamps approaching the vehicle from the rear. For additional information refer to Automatic Day/Night Mirror.

The motors which operate the mirrors are part of the mirror assembly and cannot be serviced separately.

Heated Mirror
Heated mirrors are available on models with Power Mirrors and Rear Window Defogger only. The heated mirror is controlled by the rear window defogger switch. The heated mirror is ON when the rear window defogger is ON.

Memory Mirrors
For memory mirrors refer to Power Seats, Memory Seat/Mirror System Description and Operation.