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Mirror Retract Switch Circuit: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MIRROR RETRACT SWITCH) 
    1. Check the Data List for proper functioning of the mirror retract switch.
      TESTER DISPLAY

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Outer Mirror Fold SW Mirror retract signal /
      ON or OFF
      ON: Switch is ON
      OFF: Switch is OFF
      -
      Outer Mirror Return SW Mirror return signal /
      ON or OFF
      ON: Switch is OFF
      OFF: Switch is ON
      -

      OK

      On Techstream screen, each item changes between ON and OFF according to above chart.

    OK → PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (MIRROR RETRACT SWITCH) 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Outer Mirror Switch Assembly (Mirror Retract Switch)
    GTY120174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Measure the resistance of the switch.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      4 - 5 ON (Retract) 10 kΩ or higher
      4 - 5 OFF (Return) Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY [MIRROR RETRACT SWITCH] - DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Connector Terminals
    GTY130075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the M4 switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the D5 ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      M4-4 - D5-8 (RET) Below 1 Ω
      M4-5 - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK (DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK ECU)