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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the connector at the appropriate E17 Outside Rearview Mirror Glass:
    • E17D Outside Rearview Mirror Glass - Driver = X510
    • E17P Outside Rearview Mirror Glass - Passenger = X610
  2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between ground circuit terminal 5 and B+.
    • If test lamp does not illuminate 

      Repair the open/high resistance on the appropriate circuit or ground connection:

    • E17D Outside Rearview Mirror Glass - Driver = Circuit 2150
    • E17P Outside Rearview Mirror Glass - Passenger = Circuit 2250
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp illuminates 
  3. Engine running, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 8 and the ground circuit terminal 5.
  4. Verify the test lamp turns ON when operating the rear defogger switch.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF 
    1. Ignition OFF, remove the test lamp, disconnect the appropriate connector at the S79 Door Switch Panel Control Module:
      • S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch - Driver = X1 Connector
      • S79P Front Side Door Window Switch - Passenger
    2. Test the appropriate circuit for an open/high resistance:
      • S79D Front Side Door Window Control Switch - Driver = Circuit 606
      • S79P Front Side Door Window Switch - Passenger = Circuit 607
      • If an open/high resistance is found, repair the fault on the circuit or ground connection.
      • Go to next step: If an open/high resistance is not found.
    3. Replace the appropriate S79 Front Side Door Window Switch.
    • Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON 
  5. Test or replace the E17 Outside Rearview Mirror Glass.