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Electrochromic Compass/Mirror - Troubleshooting Guide

NUMBER: 15-105-01

DATE: 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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