Grand Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Heated Element: Description and Operation
HEATED MIRRORS
Heated mirrors are available on models with Power Mirrors and Rear Window Defogger only.
Fig.1 HVAC Control Panel
The heated mirror is controlled by the rear window defogger switch. The heated mirror is ON when the rear window defogger is ON
MIRROR SWITCH
The heated mirror switch is integrated into the rear window defogger switch located in the HVAC control panel
A LED indicator will illuminate when the switch is activated. The switch energizes the HVAC control assembly when it requests the Front Control
Module (FCM) to activate the rear window defogger relay. The relay controls the current to flow to the grids of the rear window defogger, heated
power side view mirrors and the heated windshield wiper de-icer. The defogger relay will be ON for approximately 10 minutes or until the control
switch or ignition is turned OFF.
RELAY
There is no heated mirror relay it is integrated into the (E.B.L) relay that is located in the IPM in the engine compartment.
