Heated Mirrors

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATED MIRRORS

The operation of the heated mirror system is similar to the rear window defogger and can be confirmed in the following manner:





- Turn the Ignition Switch to the ON/RUN position and activate the Rear Window Defogger. The heated mirror operation can be checked by feeling the exterior Sideview Mirror glass. A distinct difference in temperature between the unheated and heated mirror glass can be detected within three to four minutes of system activation.

If no difference in temperature can be detected on the sideview mirror glass surface, refer to Heated Mirror Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

NOTE: If the interior dome lamp dims or flickers while opening a door and the defogger is activated, inspect the door wire harness section that flexes near the door hinge. It is possible to have an intermittent open or short circuit in the fused heated mirror supply or ground circuits when the door is not in a stationary position.