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Outer Rear View Mirror: Inspection

  1. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the mirror connector.
    2. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the mirror.

      OK 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 10
      Turns upward (A)
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 10
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 1
      Turns downward (B)
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 9
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 10
      Turns left (C)
      Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 10
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 9
      Turns right (D)

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

      Fig 1: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly LH
      G05293593Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the retractable mirror.*

      HINT:

      *: w/ Retractable Mirror

      NOTE:
      • Disconnect and reconnect the battery between each mirror position check.
      • The mirror position cannot be changed manually when the battery is connected. To change the mirror position manually, the battery must be disconnected first.

      OK 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Measurement Condition Mirror Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 3
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 11
      Retracted position Moves from retracted position to driving position
      Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 11
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 13
      Driving position Moves from driving position to retracted position
      Fig 2: Identifying Driving Position Operation
      G05293594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Inspect the mirror position sensor.
      1. Apply battery and dry cell battery voltage to the terminals as shown in the table below.
      2. Measure the voltage while the mirror moves between the fully downward and fully upward positions.
        Fig 3: Inspecting Mirror Position Sensor
        G05293595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard voltage 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

        Measurement Condition (Battery) Measurement Condition (Dry Cell Battery) Voltmeter Condition Mirror Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 10
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 6
        Negative (-) lead rarr; Terminal 14
        Turns downward fully 2.8 to 5.0 V
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 10
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 6
        Negative (-) lead rarr; Terminal 14
        Turns upward fully 0 to 1.0 V

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

      3. Measure the voltage while the mirror moves between fully turned to the left and fully turned to the right.
        Fig 4: Identifying Mirror Moves Between Fully Turned To Left And Fully Turned To Right
        G05293596Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard voltage 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

        Measurement Condition (Battery) Measurement Condition (Dry Cell Battery) Voltmeter Condition Mirror Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 9
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 10
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 13
        Negative (-) lead rarr; Terminal 14
        Turns to left fully 2.8 to 5.0 V
        Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 10
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 9
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 13
        Negative (-) lead rarr; Terminal 14
        Turns to right fully 0 to 1.0 V

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

    5. Inspect the mirror heater.
      1. Measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 12 of the connector.

        Standard resistance: 

        3.57 to 4.83 Ω at 25°C (75°F) 

      2. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the mirror heater.
        Fig 5: Identifying Mirror Heater Connector Terminals
        G05293597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        OK 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

        Measurement Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 4
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 12
        Mirror becomes warm

        HINT:

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

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

    6. Inspect the EC mirror.
      1. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the mirror.

        OK 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

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

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

        Fig 6: Identifying ECM Mirror Connector Terminals
        G05293598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the mirror connector.
    2. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the mirror.

      OK 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 10
      Turns upward (A)
      Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 10
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 1
      Turns downward (B)
      Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 9
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 10
      Turns left (C)
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 10
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 9
      Turns right (D)

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

      Fig 7: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly RH
      G05293599Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the retractable mirror.*

      HINT:

      *: w/ Retractable Mirror

      NOTE:
      • Disconnect and reconnect the battery between each mirror position check.
      • The mirror position cannot be changed manually when the battery is connected. To change the mirror position manually, the battery must be disconnected first.

      OK 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Measurement Condition Mirror Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 3
      Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 11
      Retracted position Moves from retracted position to driving position
      Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 11
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 13
      Driving position Moves from driving position to retracted position
      Fig 8: Identifying Driving Position Operation
      G05293600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Inspect the mirror position sensor.
      1. Apply battery and dry cell battery voltage to the terminals as shown in the table below.
      2. Measure the voltage while the mirror moves between the fully downward and fully upward positions.
        Fig 9: Inspecting Mirror Position Sensor
        G05293601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard voltage 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

        Measurement Condition (Battery) Measurement Condition (Dry Cell Battery) Voltmeter Condition Mirror Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 10
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 1
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 6
        Negative (-) lead → Terminal 14
        Turns downward fully 2.8 to 5.0 V
        Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 1
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 10
        Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 6
        Negative (-) lead rarr; Terminal 14
        Turns upward fully 0 to 1.0 V

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

      3. Measure the voltage while the mirror moves between fully turned to the left and fully turned to the right.
        Fig 10: Identifying Mirror Moves Between Fully Turned To Left And Fully Turned To Right
        G05293602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard voltage 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

        Measurement Condition (Battery) Measurement Condition (Dry Cell Battery) Voltmeter Condition Mirror Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 9
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 10
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 13
        Negative (-) lead rarr; Terminal 14
        Turns to left fully 0 to 1.0 V
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 10
        Battery negative (-) rarr; Terminal 9
        Battery positive (+) rarr; Terminal 5
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 14
        Positive (+) lead → Terminal 13
        Negative (-) lead → Terminal 14
        Turns to right fully 2.8 to 5.0 V

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

    5. Inspect the mirror heater.
      1. Measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 12 of the connector.

        Standard resistance: 

        3.57 to 4.83 Ω at 25°C (75°F) 

      2. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of mirror heater.
        Fig 11: Inspecting Mirror Heater
        G05293603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        OK 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

        Measurement Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 4
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 12
        Mirror becomes warm

        HINT:

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

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

    6. Inspect the EC mirror.
      1. Apply battery voltage and check the operation of the mirror.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE REFERENCE

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

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

        Fig 12: Identifying EC Mirror
        G05293604Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002