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Mirror Heater System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT MIRROR HEATER SWITCH TIMER OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminals 2 and 6 of the mirror heater switch and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Mirror Heater Switch Timer Operation (1 Of 2)
      G02901770Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 6 of the mirror heater switch and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
    3. When the switch is OFF, the voltage should be approx. 12 V.
    4. Push the mirror heater switch ON and check that the indicator lights up and that the voltage is less than 1 V.
      Fig 2: Inspecting Mirror Heater Switch Timer Operation (2 Of 2)
      G02901771Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. After 15 minutes, check that the switch is OFF and the voltage is approx. 12 V.

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

  2. INSPECT MIRROR HEATER RELAY (Marking: MIR HTR) CONTINUITY 
    Fig 3: Identifying Mirror Heater Relay Terminals (Marking: MIR HTR)
    G02901772Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    MIRROR HEATER RELAY (MARKING: MIR HTR) CONTINUITY

    Switch Position Condition Tester Connection Specified Condition
    Constant 1 - 2 Continuity
    Apply B+ Between Terminals 1 And 2 3 - 5 Continuity

    If the continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

  3. INSPECT MIRROR HEATER OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Mirror Heater Operation
      G02901773Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the mirror becomes warm.
      NOTE:

      It will take a short time for the mirror to become warm.

      If the operation is not as specified, replace the mirror.