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Schematic Reference: Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics .

1

Did you review the Power Mirrors Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

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Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Connect a test light between the battery positive feed circuit of the outside rearview mirror switch connector to a known good ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

4

Test for an open, high resistance or a short to ground in the battery positive feed circuit of the outside rearview mirror switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for a poor connection in the battery positive feed circuit of the outside rearview mirror switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 6

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  1. Disconnect the outside rearview mirror switch.
  2. With a test light connected to B+ probe each mirror motor feed circuit in the door harness wiring.

Did the test light illuminate for any of the circuits?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 11

7

Repair the short to ground in the faulty circuit from the previous step.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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8

Connect a test light between the battery positive feed and the ground circuit of the outside rearview mirror switch.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Repair the ground circuit for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

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10

Inspect for poor connections at the outside rearview mirror switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

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  1. Replace the outside rearview mirror switch. Refer to
  2. Replace the fuse if necessary.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3