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Power Mirror Switch Test

Remove power mirror switch from center console. See POWER MIRROR SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect mirror switch connector. Check continuity between specified terminals of switch connector, with switch button in specified position(s). See Fig 1 . See POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (FORESTER & IMPREZA)  or POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (LEGACY)  table. Replace switch if continuity is not as specified.

POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (FORESTER & IMPREZA)

Switch Position Terminal No.
Changeover Switch (1)
Mirror Switch (2)
Up 1 & 2
Down 1 & 4
Left 1 & 2
Right 1 & 4
(1) Information is not available from the manufacturer.
(2) Changeover switch controls which mirror is activated. Both mirrors use same terminals for similar operational functions.
POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST (LEGACY)

Switch Position Terminal No.
Changeover Switch (1)
Mirror Switch (2)
Up 2 & 4
Down 1 & 4
Left 1 & 4
Right 2 & 4
(1) Information is not available from the manufacturer.
(2) Changeover switch controls which mirror is activated. Both mirrors use same terminals for similar operational functions.
Fig 1: Identifying Mirror Switch Terminals
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