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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE CHART

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC is output B

      B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

      A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK DEFOGGER SYSTEM 
    1. Check that the defogger operates normally.

      OK: 

      Defogger operates normally. 

      NG: GO TO WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM  (See SYSTEM DESCRIPTION )

      OK: Go to next step 

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING 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 

      ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range
      Mirror Heater Mirror heater operation OFF/ON

      Passenger Door 

      ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range
      Mirror Heater Mirror heater operation OFF/ON

      Result (Driver Side): 

      RESULT REFERENCE CHART

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

      Result (Passenger Side): 

      RESULT REFERENCE CHART

      Result Proceed to
      Outer rear view mirror RH does not operate normally C
      Outer rear view mirror RH operates normally D

      B: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER  (See REMOVAL )

      C:  Go to step  5

      D: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER  (See REMOVAL )

      A: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the mirror LH (see REMOVAL  ).
    2. Check the operation of the mirror heater.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        4 (HTR+) - 12 (HTR-) 25°C (75°F) 3.0 to 4.0 Ω
      2. Apply battery voltage and check the mirror heater operation.

        OK 

        VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

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

        HINT:

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

        Fig 1: Identifying Outer Rear View Mirror LH Connector Terminals
        G04952276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        NG: REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL   ) 

        OK: REPLACE FRONT DOOR ECU LH  (See REMOVAL )

  5. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the mirror RH (see REMOVAL  ).
    2. Check the operation of the mirror heater.
      1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        4 (HTR+) - 12 (HTR-) 25°C (75°F) 3.0 to 4.0 Ω
      2. Apply battery voltage and check the mirror heater operation.

        OK 

        VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

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

        HINT:

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

        Fig 2: Identifying Outer Rear View Mirror RH Connector Terminals
        G04952277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        NG: REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL   ) 

        OK: REPLACE FRONT DOOR ECU RH  (See REMOVAL )