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Power Foldaway Mirror Switch Test

The following test is designed to be used only on vehicles equipped with power fold-away side view mirrors.

1. Remove power mirror switch from mounting position (Refer to POWER MIRRORS/POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH - REMOVAL).

Fig.2 Power Fold-Away Mirror Switch:




2. Using an ohmmeter, test for continuity between the terminals of the switch as shown in the tables below.

NOTE: When testing using the chart below be certain to read the chart correctly. Example - When testing left mirror "DOWN", pins 1, 9,10 will show continuity to each other, and pins 3, 4, 5 will show continuity to each other.

3. If test results are not obtained as shown in the tables below, replace the switch.

Extended Mirror Switch Circuit Test

Extended Mirror Switch Circuit Test:





NOTE: MIRROR POSITION SWITCH MUST BE IN THE "UNFOLD" POSITION TO USE CHART.

Retracted Mirror Switch Circuit Test

Retracted Mirror Switch Circuit Test:





NOTE: MIRROR POSITION SWITCH MUST BE IN THE "FOLD" POSITION TO USE CHART.