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Outer Mirror Assembly: Inspection

Check to ensure that the outer mirror moves properly when the battery voltage is applied to terminals.

Model without mirror heater 

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Mirror Connector Terminals - Model Without Mirror Heater
G05957839Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
TERMINAL SWITCH REFERENCE CHART

Switch position Terminal No.
OFF -
UP 4 (+) and 6 (-)
DOWN 6 (+) and 4 (-)
LEFT 5 (+) and 6 (-)
RIGHT 6 (+) and 5 (-)
Folding 1 (+) and 3 (-)
Unfolding 3 (+) and 1 (-)

If defective, replace the outer mirror.

Model with mirror heater 

Fig 2: Identifying Outer Mirror Connector Terminals - Model With Mirror Heater
G05957840Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
TERMINAL SWITCH REFERENCE CHART

Switch position Terminal No.
OFF -
UP 6 (+) and 8 (-)
DOWN 8 (+) and 6 (-)
LEFT 7 (+) and 8 (-)
RIGHT 8 (+) and 7 (-)
Folding 2 (+) and 5 (-)
Unfolding 5 (+) and 2 (-)

If defective, replace the outer mirror.

NOTE: There always exists a current of 1.2 mA at the electric retraction terminal.