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Outer Mirror Assembly: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the outer mirror connector.
  2. Apply battery voltage between the outer mirror connector terminals and check the mirror operation.
    Fig 1: Identifying Mirror Connector Terminal
    G08315157Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Switch position
    - - OFF
    3 (+) - 8 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. UP
    8 (+) - 3 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. DOWN
    7 (+) - 3 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. LEFT
    3 (+) - 7 (-) Apply battery voltage between terminals. RIGHT
  3. If it does not operate normally, replace the outer mirror assembly.