Outer Mirror Assembly: Inspection

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Disconnect the outer mirror connector.

Apply battery voltage between the outer mirror connector terminals and check the mirror operation.

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Mirror Connector Terminals

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Model without electric retractable mirror

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Switch position
-	-	OFF
2 (+) - 5 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	UP
5 (+) - 2 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	DOWN
4 (+) - 2 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	LEFT
2 (+) - 4 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	RIGHT

Model with electric retractable mirror

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Switch position
-	-	OFF
3 (+) - 8 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	UP
8 (+) - 3 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	DOWN
7 (+) - 3 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	LEFT
3 (+) - 7 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	RIGHT
2 (+) - 6 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	Folding
6 (+) - 2 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	Unfolding

If it does not operate normally, replace the outer mirror assembly.

NOTE: There always exists a current of 1.2 mA at the electric retraction terminal.