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Electrochromic Mirrors: Other BMW 5 series E39

Mirrors 1 illustration ~227 words

MIRROR FUNCTION

  1. The vehicle ignition switch must be in ON/RUN position. The OFF/MIN/MAX sensitivity switch on mirror must be in MAX position.
  2. Test operation of ECTM Mirror by simulating glare as follows: In full daylight conditions, cover forward facing sensor (located on right side of mirror back) with a dark cloth or piece of opaque material. Hold dark cloth over sensor until you notice mirror start to darken. Remove cloth and mirror should return to clear state. NOTE: In low ambient light of a large workshop mirror may not return to full clear Repeat operation test several times to make sure mirror operates correctly. With mirror in dark, non-reflective stage, place gear selector into Reverse gear. The mirror should return to clear stage. Repeat previous step to make sure Reverse gear override operates correctly.

MIRROR INOPERABLE

  1. In a dark area, (i.e. garage) visually check that mirror switch panel legend is illuminated; if it is not, problem could be in electrical wiring to mirror.
  2. Use the following procedure to check vehicle electrical wiring: Remove wire cover on mirror foot and disconnect Yellow electrical connector. Using a VOM, check for voltage in vehicle connector at Pin 3 (+1 2V,IGN. SW ITCHED). Check for continuity to Pin 1 (GROUND). Use a VOM to check Pin 2 for + 12V with gear selector in Reverse gear.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION