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Electro Chromic Mirror System: Inspection

  1. INSPECT ELECTRO CHROMIC INNER MIRROR OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Electro Chromic Inner Mirror Operation
      G03471313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Attach a black colored tape to forward sensor to prevent it from sensing.
    4. When the mode is turned to AUTO, check that indicator light lights up.
    5. Light up the mirror with an electric light, and check that there is battery positive voltage and mirror surface changes "bright" to "dark".

    If operation is not as specified, replace the inner mirror.

  2. INSPECT ELECTRO CHROMIC INNER MIRROR CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the mirror and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 2: Inspecting The Connector On The Wire Harness Side
    G03471314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFICATION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    4 - Ground Constant Continuity
    1 -Ground Ignition switch LOCK or ACC No voltage
    1 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery positive voltage

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

  3. w/o Driving position memory: INSPECT ELECTRO CHROMIC OUTER MIRROR OPERATION 
    1. Disconnect the outer mirror connector.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Electro Chromic Outer Mirror Operation (W/O Driving Position Memory)
      G03471315Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the dry cell battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check that the mirror surface changes to "dark".
    3. Check the mirror turns to "bright" after disconnecting the battery.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.

  4. w/ Driving position memory: INSPECT ELECTRO CHROMIC OUTER MIRROR OPERATION 
    1. Disconnect the outer mirror connector.
      Fig 4: Inspecting Electro Chromic Outer Mirror Operation (W/ Driving Position Memory)
      G03471316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the dry cell battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4, then check that the mirror surface changes to "dark".
    3. Check the mirror turns to "bright" after disconnecting the battery.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the mirror assembly.