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Mirror Heater does not Operate with Rear Defogger Switch: 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 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.
      TESTER DISPLAY

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

      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

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

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

    A: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH OR RH (MIRROR HEATER) 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Sub-Assembly LH Or RH (Mirror Heater)
    GTY137187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.

        OK

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

    C → REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    B → REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR LH OR RH - MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT LH, RH) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Connector Terminals
    GTY140346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the R14 or R15 mirror connector.
    2. Disconnect the D19 or P11 ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance

      for Driver side 

      for Front passenger side 

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      R14-4 - D19-13 (HTR+) Below 1 Ω
      R14-12 - D19-22 (HTR-) Below 1 Ω
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      R15-4 - P11-13 (HTR+) Below 1 Ω
      R15-12 - P11-22 (HTR-) Below 1 Ω
      RESULT

      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

    C → REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT RH 

    B → REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT LH 

    A → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR