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Power Mirror Control System: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect mirror switch continuity  ,
    Fig 1: Identifying Left/Right Adjustment Switch Terminals & Positions
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    Left side for left/right adjustment switch: 

    Fig 2: Mirror Control Switch Specifications Chart (Left Side)
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    Right side for left/right adjustment switch: 

    Fig 3: Mirror Control Switch Specifications Chart (Right Side)
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    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  2. Inspect mirror motor operation  :
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the mirror turns upward.
      Fig 4: Testing Mirror Motor (1 Of 4)
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    2. Reverse the polarity, and check that the mirror turns downward.
      Fig 5: Testing Mirror Motor (2 Of 4)
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    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the mirror turns to the left side.
      Fig 6: Testing Mirror Motor (3 Of 4)
      G01908705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Reverse the polarity, and check that the mirror turns to the right side.
      Fig 7: Testing Mirror Motor (4 Of 4)
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      If operation is not as specified, replace the mirror.