Electrochromic Compass/Mirror - Troubleshooting Guide
NUMBER: 15-105-01DATE: 1/04/02
APPLICABILITY:
2000~2003MY Legacy
Wagon / Outback
2001~2003MY Forester
2002~2003MY Impreza
SUBJECT:
Auto Dimming Electrochromic Compass Mirror Trouble Shooting Guide
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this Trouble Shooting Guide is to assist the technician in diagnosis of an Auto Dimming Electrochromic Compass Mirror complaint. The information below will guide you through the diagnosis of the mirror and direct you as to the appropriate correction.
MIRROR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PINPOINT TEST A: MIRROR FACE DOES NOT DARKEN
NOTE:
Mirror will only darken when forward facing (toward windshield) light sensor reads low light (night conditions) and rear facing (toward drier) light sensor is exposed to light source such as headlights through rear window.
PINPOINT TEST B: MIRROR FACE IS ALWAYS DARK
PINPOINT TEST C: COMPASS DISPLAY IS INACCURATE
PINPOINT TEST D: THERE IS NO COMPASS DISPLAY
PINPOINT TEST E: SOME SEGMENTS OF DISPLAY DO NOT WORK
PINPOINT TEST F: DISPLAY DOES NOT DIM AT NIGHT
PINPOINT TEST G: DISPLAY IS ALWAYS DIM
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
We welcome and encourage feedback regarding failure details. In addition to listing this information on the back of the repair order, we would appreciate any entries into the claim comments field. As an additional reminder, please remember to replace the spring clip" included with the original mirror with the one found in each kit. Failure to perform this step may result in a loose mirror.
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