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Automatic Glare-Resistant EC Mirror: Inspection

  1. INSPECT INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY 
    1. Check operation of the mirror.

      HINT:

      This inspection should be performed indoors.

      1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 6 (IG) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3 (GND).
      2. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 (EC+) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2 (EC-).
      3. Attach black tape to the forward sensor.
      4. Press the AUTO switch, and check that the indicator lamp illuminates.
      5. Shine a flashlight on the mirror, and check that the mirror surface changes from bright to dark.

      If the result is not as specified, replace the mirror assy.

      Fig 1: Inspecting Inner Rear View Mirror Assy
      G02954445Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH 
    1. Apply battery voltage and check operation of the mirror.

      OK: 

      OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LH

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) -> Terminal 15
      Battery negative (-) -> Terminal 7
      Mirror brightens
      Battery positive (+) -> Terminal 7
      Battery negative (-) -> Terminal 15
      Mirror darkens

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

      Fig 2: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Assy LH
      G02954446Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY RH 
    1. Apply battery voltage and check operation of the mirror.

      OK: 

      OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY RH

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) -> Terminal 15
      Battery negative (-) -> Terminal 7
      Mirror brightens
      Battery positive (+) -> Terminal 7
      Battery negative (-) -> Terminal 15
      Mirror darkens

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

      Fig 3: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Assy RH
      G02954447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002