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Rear View Mirrors - Vehicles Built From: 02-2005 > < Door Trim Panel
Rear View Mirrors - Rear View Mirrors—Vehicles Built Up To: 02/2005 Streetka 2003.5 (01/2003-07/2005)
Diagnosis and Testing

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 501-09, for schematic and connector information.

Inspection and Verification

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart

Mechanical Electrical
Exterior mirror(s) Fuse(s)
Relay
Electrical connector(s)
Switch
  1. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  1. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action
The mirrors are inoperative
*
Exterior mirror control switch.
*
CARRY OUT the Exterior Mirror Control Switch Component Test. REFER to the Wiring Diagrams.
*
Circuit(s).
*
GO to Pinpoint Test A.
A single mirror is inoperative
*
Exterior mirror control switch.
*
CARRY OUT the Exterior Mirror Control Switch Component Test. REFER to the Wiring Diagrams.
*
Exterior mirror motor(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
GO to Pinpoint Test B.
A single mirror does not function with switch logic
*
Exterior mirror control switch.
*
CARRY OUT the Exterior Mirror Control Switch Component Test. REFER to the Wiring Diagrams.
*
Exterior mirror motor(s).
*
Circuit(s).
*
GO to Pinpoint Test C.
The heated exterior mirror is inoperative
*
Heated liftgate window glass control switch.
*
CARRY OUT the Heated Liftgate Window Glass Control Switch Component Test. REFER to the Wiring Diagrams.
*
Heated liftgate window glass relay.
*
Heated mirror glass(es).
*
Circuit(s).
*
Vehicles with 1.3L Endura-E (HCS) engine - GO to Pinpoint Test D.
*
Vehicles with 1.3/1.6L Duratec-8V (Rocam) engine - GO to Pinpoint Test E.
*
Convertible - GO to Pinpoint Test F.

Pinpoint Test

PINPOINT TEST A : THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE INOPERATIVE

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
A1: CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH
1
Disconnect Exterior Mirror Control Switch C149.

2
Measure the voltage between the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 6, circuit 29-AD12 (OG/YE), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-AD12 (OG/YE). TEST the system for normal operation.
A2: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWICH AND GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 4, circuit 31-AD12 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 31-AD12 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
A3: CHECK CIRCUIT 9-AD1 (BN/RD) FOR CONTINUITY
1
Disconnect Driver Door A - pillar C1006 (LHD) or C1005 (RHD).

2
Measure the resistance between the:

    Left-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side, and the driver side door A-pillar C1006 pin 3, circuit 9-AD17 (BN/GN), harness side.

    Right-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side, and the driver side door A-pillar C1005 pin 3, circuit 9-AD17 (BN/GN), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
REPAIR circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST B : A SINGLE EXTERIOR MIRROR IS INOPERATIVE

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK THE INOPERATIVE EXTERIOR MIRROR MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR CONTINUITY
1
Disconnect Exterior Mirror Control Switch C149.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Left-hand drive vehicles
    • Driver side exterior mirror

    • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 1, circuit 10-AD8 (GY/VT), harness side.

      Passenger side exterior mirror

    • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.
  • Right-hand drive vehicles
    • Driver side exterior mirror

    • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 2, circuit 10-AD8 (GY/VT), harness side.

      Passenger side exterior mirror

    • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 1, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 50 ohms?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
Driver side INSTALL a new exterior mirror.
REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
Passenger side GO to B2.
B2: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWICH AND THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR
1
Disconnect Passenger Side Exterior Mirror C490.

2
Measure the resistance between the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the passenger side exterior mirror C490 pin 6, circuit 9-AD17 (BN/GN), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new passenger side exterior mirror.
REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 9-AD17 (BN/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST C : A SINGLE EXTERIOR MIRROR DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH SWITCH LOGIC

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1: CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR FUNCTIONS WITH SWITCH LOGIC
1
Operate the exterior mirror control switch.

Does the exterior mirror function with switch logic?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
Driver side exterior mirror up/down function inoperative GO to C2.
Driver side exterior mirror left/right function is inoperative GO to C3.
Passenger side exterior mirror up/down function is inoperative GO to C4.
Passenger side exterior mirror left/right function is inoperative. GO to C6.
C2: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR UP/DOWN CIRCUIT
1
Disconnect Exterior Mirror Control Switch C149.

2
Measure the resistance between:

    Left-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 1, circuit 10-AD8 (GY/VT), harness side.

    Right-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 2, circuit 10-AD8 (GY/VT), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 50 ohms?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
INSTALL a new exterior mirror.
REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
C3: CHECK THE DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR LEFT/RIGHT CIRCUIT
1
Disconnect Exterior Mirror Control Switch C149.

2
Measure the resistance between:

    Left-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 7, circuit 8-AD7 (WH/RD), harness side.

    Right-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 5, circuit 8-AD7 (WH/RD), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 50 ohms?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
INSTALL a new exterior mirror.
REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
C4: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR UP/DOWN CIRCUIT
1
Disconnect Exterior Mirror Control Switch C149.

2
Measure the resistance between:

    Left-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.

    Right-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 3, circuit 9-AD1 (BN/RD), harness side and the exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 1, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 50 ohms?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
C5: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH AND THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR UP/DOWN MOTOR
1
Disconnect Passenger Side Exterior Mirror C490.

2
Measure the resistance between:

    Left-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side, and the passenger side exterior mirror C490 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.

    Right-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 1, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side, and the passenger side exterior mirror C490 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new passenger side exterior mirror.
REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.
C6: CHECK THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR LEFT/RIGHT CIRCUIT
1
Disconnect Exterior Mirror Control Switch C149.

2
Measure the resistance between:

    Left-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side, and the passenger side exterior mirror C490 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.

    Right-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 1, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side, and the passenger side exterior mirror C490 pin 2, circuit 10-AD11 (GY/WH), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 50 ohms?
Yes
VERIFY the customer concern.
No
C7: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH AND THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR LEFT/RIGHT MOTOR
1
Disconnect Passenger Exterior Mirror C311.

2
Measure the resistance between:

    Left-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 5, circuit 8-AD10 (WH/BK), harness side, and the passenger side exterior mirror C490 pin 3, circuit 8-AD10 (WH/BK), harness side.

    Right-hand drive vehicles

  • Exterior mirror control switch C149 pin 7, circuit 8-AD10 (WH/BK), harness side, and the passenger side exterior mirror C490 pin 3, circuit 8-AD10 (WH/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new passenger side exterior mirror.
REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 8-AD10 (WH/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST D : THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR IS INOPERATIVE – VEHICLES WITH 1.3L ENDURA-E (HCS) ENGINE

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
D1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

Does the heated liftgate window glass relay operate?
Yes
Vehicles built up to 10/2002 GO to D2.
Vehicles built from 10/2002 GO to D4.
No
D2: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Heated Exterior Mirror C148a or Passenger Side Heated Exterior Mirror C147a.
3
Ignition switch in position II.
4
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

5
Measure the voltage between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C148a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C147a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
D3: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR AND GROUND – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Heated Exterior Mirror C148b or Passenger Side Heated Exterior Mirror C147b.

3
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C148b pin 1, circuit 31-HB35 (BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C147b pin 1, circuit 31-HB36 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated exterior mirror glass. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-HB35 (BK) or circuit 31-HB36 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
D4: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Heated Exterior Mirror C485 or Passenger Side Heated Exterior Mirror C490.
3
Ignition switch in position II.
4
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

5
Measure the voltage between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
D5: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR AND GROUND – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 4, circuit 31-DA2 (BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 4, circuit 31-HB36 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated exterior mirror glass. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-DA2 (BK) or circuit 31-HB36 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
D6: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY AND GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Liftgate Window Glass Relay C48.

3
Measure the resistance between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 1, circuit 31-DB20 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 31-DB20 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
D7: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 2, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated liftgate window glass relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
D8: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Liftgate Window Glass Relay C48.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 3, circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
D9: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY AND THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the driver side heated exterior mirror C148a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side.
  • Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the passenger side heated exterior mirror C147a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated liftgate window glass relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
D10: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Liftgate Window Glass Relay C48.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 3, circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
D11: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY AND THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side.
  • Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated liftgate window glass relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
D12: CHECK OPERATION OF THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS SWITCH CIRCUIT
1
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

Does the heated liftgate window glass switch LED function correctly?
Yes
No
D13: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly C41.

3
Measure the resistance between the climate control assembly C41 pin 12, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side and the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 2, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
D14: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1
Ignition switch in position II.

2
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly C41 pin 8, circuit 14-CA83 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14-CA83 (VT/OG). TEST the system for normal operation.
D15: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly C41.

3
Measure the resistance between the climate control assembly C41 pin 2, circuit 91-CA83 (BK/RD), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 91-CA83 (BK/RD). TEST the system for normal operation.
D16: CHECK FOR SWITCH VOLTAGE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1
Ignition switch in position II.

2
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly C41 pin 9, circuit 29-CA83 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 29-CA83 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST E : THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR DOES NOT DEFROST– VEHICLES WITH 1.3/1.6L DURATEC-8V (ROCAM) ENGINE

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
E1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

Does the heated liftgate window glass relay operate?
Yes
Vehicles built up to 10/2002 GO to E8.
Vehicles built from 10/2002 GO to E10.
No
E2: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Heated Exterior Mirror C148a or Passenger Side Heated Exterior Mirror C147a.
3
Ignition switch in position II.
4
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

5
Measure the voltage between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C148a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C147a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
E3: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR AND GROUND – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Heated Exterior Mirror C148b or Passenger Side Heated Exterior Mirror C147b.

3
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C148b pin 1, circuit 31-HB35 (BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C147b pin 1, circuit 31-HB36 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated exterior mirror glass. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-HB35 (BK) or circuit 31-HB36 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
E4: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Heated Exterior Mirror C485 or Passenger Side Heated Exterior Mirror C490.
3
Ignition switch in position II.
4
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

5
Measure the voltage between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
E5: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR AND GROUND – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 4, circuit 31-DA2 (BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 4, circuit 31-HB36 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated exterior mirror glass. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-DA2 (BK) or circuit 31-HB36 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
E6: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY AND GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Liftgate Window Glass Relay C48.

3
Measure the resistance between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 2, circuit 31-DB20 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 31-DB20 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
E7: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 1, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated liftgate window glass relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
E8: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Liftgate Window Glass Relay C48.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 3, circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
E9: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY AND THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT UP TO 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • * Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the driver side heated exterior mirror C148a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side.
  • * Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the passenger side heated exterior mirror C147a pin 1, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated liftgate window glass relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
E10: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Liftgate Window Glass Relay C48.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 3, circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
E11: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY AND THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 10/2002
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side.
  • Heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated liftgate window glass relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
E12: CHECK OPERATION OF THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS SWITCH CIRCUIT
1
Operate the heated liftgate window glass control switch.

Does the heated liftgate window glass switch LED function correctly?
Yes
No
E13: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND THE HEATED LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly C41.

3
Measure the resistance between the climate control assembly C41 pin 12, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side and the heated liftgate window glass relay C48 pin 1, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
E14: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1
Ignition switch in position II.

2
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly C41 pin 8, circuit 14-CA83 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14-CA83 (VT/OG). TEST the system for normal operation.
E15: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly C41.

3
Measure the resistance between the climate control assembly C41 pin 2, circuit 91-CA83 (BK/RD), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 91-CA83 (BK/RD). TEST the system for normal operation.
E16: CHECK FOR SWITCH VOLTAGE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1
Ignition switch in position II.

2
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly C41 pin 9, circuit 29-CA83 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 29-CA83 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.

PINPOINT TEST F : THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR DOES NOT DEFROST– CONVERTIBLE

NOTE:
NOTE:Use a digital multimeter for all electrical measurements.
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
F1: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Operate the heated exterior mirror control switch.

Does the heated exterior mirror relay operate?
Yes
No
F2: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Driver Side Heated Exterior Mirror C485 or Passenger Side Heated Exterior Mirror C490.
3
Ignition switch in position II.

4
Measure the voltage between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB36 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
F3: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE INOPERATIVE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR AND GROUND

1
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Driver side heated exterior mirror C148b pin 4, circuit 31-DA2 (BK), harness side and ground.
  • Passenger side heated exterior mirror C147b, circuit 31-HB36 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated exterior mirror glass. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 31-DA2 (BK) or circuit 31-HB36 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
F4: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR RELAY AND GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Exterior Mirror Relay C48.

3
Measure the resistance between the heated exterior mirror relay C48 pin 2, circuit 31-DB20 (BK), harness side and ground.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 31-DB20 (BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
F5: CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position II.
2
Operate the heated exterior mirror control switch.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated exterior mirror relay C48 pin 2, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated exterior mirror relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
F6: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Heated Exterior Mirror Relay C48.

3
Measure the voltage between the heated exterior mirror relay C48 pin 3, circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 29-HB21 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
F7: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR RELAY AND THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR
1
Ignition switch in position 0.

2
Measure the resistance between the:
  • Heated exterior mirror relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the driver side heated exterior mirror C485 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side.
  • Heated exterior mirror relay C48 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG), harness side and the passenger side heated exterior mirror C490 pin 5, circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
INSTALL a new heated exterior mirror relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB16 (VT/OG) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK) or circuit 14S-HB35 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
F8: CHECK OPERATION OF THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR SWITCH CIRCUIT
1
Operate the heated exterior mirror control switch.

Does the heated exterior mirror switch LED function correctly?
Yes
No
F9: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR RELAY
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly C41.

3
Measure the resistance between the climate control assembly C41 pin 12, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side and the heated windshield relay C48 pin 2, circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 14S-HB20 (VT/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.
F10: CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1
Ignition switch in position II.

2
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly C41 pin 8, circuit 14-CA83 (VT/OG), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 14-CA83 (VT/OG). TEST the system for normal operation.
F11: CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND GROUND
1
Ignition switch in position 0.
2
Disconnect Climate Control Assembly C41.

3
Measure the resistance between the climate control assembly C41 pin 2, circuit 91-CA83 (BK/RD), harness side and ground.

Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
No
REPAIR circuit 91-CA83 (BK/RD). TEST the system for normal operation.
F12: CHECK FOR SWITCH VOLTAGE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1
Ignition switch in position II.

2
Measure the voltage between the climate control assembly C41 pin 9, circuit 29-CA83 (OG/GN), harness side and ground.

Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new climate control assembly.
REFER to: Climate Control Assembly (412-04 Control Components, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 29-CA83 (OG/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.

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