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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you review the Symptom Diagnostic procedures?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

  1. Disconnect the inside rearview mirror harness connector
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Measure the resistance to ground of the inside rearview mirror ground circuit.

Is the resistance within the specified value ?

1-3 ohms

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Go to Step 7

3

Measure the voltage between the inside mirror supply (B+) circuit and the ground circuit.

Is the voltage within the range specified?

B+

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Go to Step 8

4

  1. Place the transmission in PARK.
  2. Measure the voltage between the mirror reverse input circuit and the mirror ground circuit.

Is the voltage less than the value specified?

0.5V

Go to Step 5

Go to Backup Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems

5

  1. Place the transmission in REVERSE.
  2. Measure the voltage between the mirror reverse input circuit and the mirror ground circuit.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

B+

Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Reconnect the inside rear view mirror connector.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Place the transmission in PARK.
  4. Cover the sensor on the mirror back.
  5. Shine a bright light into the sensor on the mirror face.

Does the inside rear view mirror darken?

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7

Repair the open in the inside mirror ground circuit.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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8

Repair the open or the short to ground in the inside mirror supply circuit.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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9

Test the inside mirror reverse input for an open or a short to ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Backup Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the inside rearview mirror. Refer to Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement for service procedure.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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