Outer Mirror Switch: Inspection

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INSPECT OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Retract Mirror)

Check the resistance.

Select "L" on the left/right adjustment switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (W/O RETRACT MIRROR) TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition		Specified Condition
4 (VL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
4 (VL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
4 (VL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
4 (VL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
5 (HL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
5 (HL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
5 (HL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
5 (HL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

Fig 1: Inspecting Outer Mirror Switch Assembly (W/O Retract Mirror)

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.

Select "R" on the left/right adjustment switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition		Specified Condition
3 (VR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
3 (VR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3 (VR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
3 (VR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
2 (HR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
2 (HR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
2 (HR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
2 (HR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.

INSPECT OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Retract Mirror)

Inspect the outer mirror switch.

Select "L" on the left/right adjustment switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (W/ RETRACT MIRROR) TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition		Specified Condition
4 (VL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
4 (VL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
4 (VL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
4 (VL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
5 (HL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
5 (HL) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
5 (HL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
5 (HL) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

Fig 2: Inspecting Outer Mirror Switch Assembly (W/ Retract Mirror)

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.

Select "R" on the left/right adjustment switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition		Specified Condition
3 (VR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
3 (VR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	UP	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3 (VR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
3 (VR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	DOWN	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
2 (HR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
2 (HR) - 8 (B) 6 (M+) - 7 (E)	LEFT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
2 (HR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
2 (HR) - 7 (E) 6 (M+) - 8 (B)	RIGHT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.

Inspect the retract switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

RETRACT SWITCH TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
8 (B) - 9 (MR) 10 (MF) - 7 (E)	Pressed (Retracts)	Below 1 Ω
8 (B) - 9 (MR) 10 (MF) - 7 (E)	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
8 (B) - 10 (MF) 7 (E) - 9 (MR)	Pressed (Driving position)	Below 1 Ω
8 (B) - 10 (MF) 7 (E) - 9 (MR)	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.

INSPECT OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Memory)

Inspect the outer mirror switch.

Select "L" on the left/right adjustment switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (W/ MEMORY) TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition		Specified Condition
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	UP	Pressed	100 Ω
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	UP	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3(M+)-2(E)	DOWN	Pressed	470 Ω
3(M+)-2(E)	DOWN	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3(M+)-2(E)	LEFT	Pressed	800 Ω
3(M+)-2(E)	LEFT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	RIGHT	Pressed	250 Ω
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	RIGHT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
1 (MSE) - 2 (E))	L switch	Pressed	100 Ω
1 (MSE) - 2 (E))	L switch	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

Fig 3: Inspecting Outer Mirror Switch Assembly (W/ Memory)

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.

Select "R" on the left/right adjustment switch.

Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance and check the results in accordance with the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

ADJUSTMENT SWITCH TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition		Specified Condition
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	UP	Pressed	100 Ω
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	UP	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	DOWN	Pressed	470 Ω
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	DOWN	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	LEFT	Pressed	800 Ω
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	LEFT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	RIGHT	Pressed	250 Ω
3 (M+) - 2 (E)	RIGHT	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
1 (MSE) - 2 (E))	R switch	Pressed	Below 1 Ω
1 (MSE) - 2 (E))	R switch	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.

Inspect the retract switch.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

RETRACT SWITCH TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
6 (B) - 7 (MR) 8 (MF) - 4 (E2)	Pressed (Retracts)	Below 1 Ω
6 (B) - 7 (MR) 8 (MF) - 4 (E2)	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher
6 (B) - 8 (MF) 4 (E2) - 7 (MR)	Pressed (Driving position)	Below 1 Ω
6 (B) - 8 (MF) 4 (E2) - 7 (MR)	Not pressed	10 kΩ or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer mirror switch.