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Power Fold-Away Mirror Motor

NOTE: Battery must be fully charged prior to performing this test.
  1. Remove the appropriate door trim panel retaining fasteners. See DOOR TRIM PANEL  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove power mirror electrical connector push-pin from inner door panel.
  3. Disconnect mirror electrical connector and position as shown. See Fig 1 .
  4. Depress the mirror "fold" switch and using a voltmeter check pin 7 for 12 volts. If battery voltage is not present, check wiring and or fuse for open. If voltage is present, go to next step.
  5. Depress the mirror "unfold" switch and using a voltmeter check pin 4 for 12 volts. If battery voltage is not present, check wiring and or fuse for open. If voltage is present, go to next step.
  6. Check for ground at terminal No. 3. If ground is not present, check wiring for open. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If ground is present, go to next step.
  7. If testing concluded that 12 volts is present at terminals No. 4 and 7, and a good ground is present, the system up to the mirror is functioning properly. Replace the side view mirror assembly. See POWER MIRROR ASSEMBLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Fig 1: Identifying Power Fold-Away Mirror Connector
G00172133Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.