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PINPOINT TEST B : A Single Mirror Is Inoperative - Non-Memory

  1. B1 CHECK THE EXTERIOR MIRROR

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Inoperative RH Exterior Mirror or LH Exterior Mirror.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Select the inoperative mirror on the exterior mirror control switch.
    • For inoperative LH mirror, while holding the exterior mirror control switch in the up position, monitor:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C516-2 Test Light C516-1
    • For inoperative RH mirror, while holding the exterior mirror control switch in the up position, monitor:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C601A-2 Test Light C601A-1

    Did the test light illuminate? 

    Yes  CHECK the inoperative exterior mirror jumper harness between the vehicle harness and the exterior mirror motor for open circuits and damaged or pushed-out pins. If the jumper harness is not OK, REPAIR the jumper harness. If the jumper harness cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new exterior mirror. Refer to Exterior Mirror . If the jumper harness is OK, INSTALL a new exterior mirror motor. Refer to Exterior Mirror Motor .
    No  For vehicles with base mirrors, GO to  B2. For vehicles with heated mirrors, GO to  B3.
  2. B2 CHECK THE BASE EXTERIOR MIRROR COMMON CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Exterior Mirror Control Switch C535A.
    • For inoperative LH mirror, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C516-2
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C535A-4
    • For inoperative RH mirror, measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C601A-2
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C535A-4

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new exterior mirror control switch (integral to the master window control switch). REFER to Glass, Frames and Mechanisms .
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  3. B3 CHECK THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRROR COMMON CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Exterior Mirror Control Switch.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C516-2
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C504-4
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C601A-2
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C504-4

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new exterior mirror control switch (integral to the master window control switch). REFER to Glass, Frames and Mechanisms .
    No  REPAIR the circuit.