Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Heated Element: Description and Operation
HEATED MIRRORS
The optional heated mirror system only operates in concert with the rear defogger system, and Will be automatically turned OFF after a
programmed time interval of about ten minutes, After the initial time interval has expired, if the defogger switch is turned ON again during the
same ignition cycle, the heated mirror system will automatically turn OFF after about five minutes.
The heated mirror system will automatically shut off if the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, or it can be turned OFF manually by
depressing the defogger switch a second time. Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the features, use and
operation of the heated mirror system.
When the rear window defogger switch is in the ON position, an electric heater grid located behind the glass of each of the outside rear view
mirrors is energized. When energized, each of these heater grids produce heat to help clear the outside rear view mirrors of ice, snow, or fog.
The heated mirror system is controlled by a momentary rear window defogger switch in the HVAC Control panel, which also includes the switch
for the rear wiper and washer system. An amber indicator lamp in the switch control will light to indicate when the defogger system is turned ON.
The HVAC control assembly also contains the defogger system control circuitry including the timer logic and the defogger relay.
The heated mirror system only operates in concert with the rear defogger system, and will be automatically turned OFF after a programmed time
interval of about ten minutes. After the initial time interval has expired, if the defogger switch is turned ON again during the same ignition cycle,
the heated mirror system will automatically turn OFF after about five minutes.
The heated mirror system will automatically shut off if the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, or it can be turned OFF manually by
depressing the defogger switch a second time. Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the features, use and
operation of the heated mirror system.
HEATED MIRROR GRID
Vehicles equipped with the optional heated mirror system have an electric heating grid located behind the mirror glass of each outside rear view
mirror. The heated mirrors are controlled by the rear window defogger switch. Electrical current is directed to the heating grid inside the mirror
only when the rear window defogger switch is in the ON position.
If the outside mirror heating grids are both inoperative, see Rear Window Defogger System in the Diagnosis and Testing. If only one of the outside
mirror heating grids is inoperative (Refer to POWER MIRRORS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
The heating grid behind each outside mirror glass cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire power mirror unit must be
replaced.(Refer to POWER MIRRORS/SIDE VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL).
