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System Description: Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the roof console front cover.
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector (A) from the automatic dimming inside mirror (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 6P Connector And Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror
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  3. Check for continuity between terminal No. 6 and body ground.
    • If there is continuity, go to step 4.
    • If there is no continuity, check for:
      • An open in the wire.
      • Poor ground (G 601).
  4. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 4 and body ground with the ignition switch ON (II).
    • If there is battery voltage, go to step 5.
    • If there is no voltage, check for:
      • Blown No. 21 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • An open in the wire.
  5. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 5 and body ground with the ignition switch ON (II) and the transmission range switch in R position.
    • If there is battery voltage, replace the mirror assembly.
    • If there is no voltage, check for:
      • An open in the wire.
      • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
      • Faulty transmission range switch.
      • Poor ground (G 101).