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Mirror Heater does not Operate with Rear Defogger Switch: Procedure

  1. CHECK DEFOGGER SYSTEM 
    1. Check that the defogger operates normally. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .

      OK

      Defogger operates normally.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (MIRROR HEATER FUNCTION) 
    1. Select the ACTIVE TEST, use Techstream a control command, and then check the mirror heater function.
      FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU (LH, RH):

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Mirror Heater Mirror heater operation OFF / ON -
      RESULT (FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU LH):

      Result Proceed to
      Outer rear view mirror LH does not operate normally A
      Outer rear view mirror LH operates normally B
      RESULT (FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU RH):

      Result Proceed to
      Outer rear view mirror RH does not operate normally C
      Outer rear view mirror RH operates normally D

    D → See step   6 

    C → See step   4 

    B → See step   5 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH (MIRROR HEATER) 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly LH (Mirror Heater)
    GTY119791Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the mirror LH.
    2. Check the operation of the mirror heater.
      1. Measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 12 of the connector.

        Standard resistance

        3.6 to 4.8 Ω at 25°C (75°F)

      2. Apply battery voltage and check the mirror heater operation.

        OK

        Measurement Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 4 (+)
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 12 (-)
        Mirror becomes warm

        HINT: 

        It will take a short time for the mirror to become warm.

    NG → See step   8 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU LH 

  4. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY RH (MIRROR HEATER) 
    Fig 2: Inspecting Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly RH (Mirror Heater)
    GTY119792Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the mirror RH.
    2. Check the operation of the mirror heater.
      1. Measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 12 of the connector.

        Standard resistance

        3.6 to 4.8 Ω at 25°C (75°F)

      2. Apply battery voltage and check the mirror heater operation.

        OK

        Measurement Condition Specified Condition
        Battery positive (+) → Terminal 4 (+)
        Battery negative (-) → Terminal 12 (-)
        Mirror becomes warm

        HINT: 

        It will take a short time for the mirror to become warm.

    NG → See step   9 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU RH 

  5. CHECK FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU LH 
    1. Check if the malfunction disappears when a normally functioning front multiplex network door ECU LH is installed.

      OK

      Mirror heater operates normally.

    NG → See step   10 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU LH 

  6. CHECK FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU RH 
    1. Check if the malfunction disappears when a normally functioning front multiplex network door ECU RH is installed.

      OK

      Mirror heater operates normally.

    NG → See step   10 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU RH 

  7. Go to WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
  8. REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  9. REPLACE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  10. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL