Remote Control Mirror Switch: Inspection

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Disconnect the remote control mirror switch connector.

Check the resistance between remote control mirror switch terminals.

Preparation tool: Circuit tester

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Control Mirror Switch Connector Terminals

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Changeover switch RH

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
-	OFF	1 MΩ or more
1 - 12 11 - 7	UP	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 11 12 - 7	DOWN	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 9 12 - 7	LEFT	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 12 9 - 7	RIGHT	Less than 1 Ω

Changeover switch LH

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
-	OFF	1 MΩ or more
1 - 14 10 - 7	UP	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 10 14 - 7	DOWN	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 8 14 - 7	LEFT	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 14 8 - 7	RIGHT	Less than 1 Ω

Folding switch (model with electric retractable mirror)

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
-	OFF	1 MΩ or more
1 - 5 2 - 7	Folding (LH)	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 6 3 - 7	Folding (RH)	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 2 5 - 7	Unfolding (LH)	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 3 6 - 7	Unfolding (RH)	Less than 1 Ω

Replace the remote control mirror switch if the inspection result is not within the standard value.