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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the front deicer function operates normally.

      OK: Front deicer function operates normally. 

    NG:  GO TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

    OK: Go to Next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (MIRROR HEATER FUNCTION) 
    1. Select the Active Test, use the Techstream to generate a control command, and then check the mirror heater function.

      Driver Door, Passenger Door 

      ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE - DRIVER DOOR, PASSENGER DOOR

      Tester Display Test Part Diagnostic Note
      Mirror Heater Mirror defogger operation ON / OFF -

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Outer rear view mirror LH does not operate normally A
      Outer rear view mirror RH does not operate normally A
      Outer rear view mirror LH operates normally B
      Outer rear view mirror RH operates normally C

    B: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT LH (DRIVER DOOR ECU) 

    C: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT RH (FRONT PASSENGER DOOR ECU) 

    A: Go to Next step 

  3. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH OR RH (MIRROR HEATER) 
    1. Check the operation of 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 (77°F) 

      2. Apply battery voltage and check the mirror heater operation.
        Fig 1: Identifying Mirror Heater Connector Terminal
        G05293571Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        OK 

        VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

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

    B: REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    C: REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    A: Go to Next step 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR LH OR RH - MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT LH, RH) 
    1. Disconnect the R14 or R15 mirror connector.
    2. Disconnect the D19 or P11 ECU connector.
      Fig 2: Checking Wire Harness (Outer Rear View Mirror LH Or RH - Multiplex Network Door ECU Front LH, RH)
      G05293572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance: 

      for Driver side 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE - FOR DRIVER SIDE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      R14-4 - D19-13 (HTR+) Below 1 Ω
      R14-12 - D19-22 (HTR-) Below 1 Ω

      for Front passenger side 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE - FOR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      R15-4 - P11-13 (HTR+) Below 1 Ω
      R15-12 - P11-22 (HTR-) Below 1 Ω

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Driver side is not as specified A
      Front passenger side is not as specified A
      Driver side is as specified B
      Front passenger side is as specified C

    B: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT LH 

    C: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT RH 

    A: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR