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Power Mirror Control System (Diagnostics & Symptom Tests): Overview Toyota Corolla XI

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION [08/2013 - ]

  1. POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This system has the following functions: electrical remote control mirror function and mirror heater function*. *: w/ Mirror Heater
  2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT Component Function Outer rear view mirror assembly Vertical mirror motor Receives signals from the outer mirror switch assembly and adjusts the mirror surface position vertically. Horizontal mirror motor Receives signals from the outer mirror switch assembly and adjusts the mirror surface position horizontally. Outer mirror switch assembly Mirror select switch Consists of individual R and L switches. One must be selected to operate the mirror adjust switch on the outer mirror switch assembly. Mirror adjust switch After selecting R or L on the mirror select switch R or L switch on, the right, left, up and down control switches can be operated to change the angle of the mirror.
  3. SYSTEM OPERATION The power mirror control system has the following function: Function Outline Electrical remote control mirror function When the outer mirror switch assembly is operated, this function moves the mirror surface vertically or horizontally to enable the driver to attain an optimal mirror angle. Pressing the mirror select switch R switch operates the right side mirror, and pressing the mirror select switch L switch operates the left side mirror. Mirror heater function* Turns on the mirror heater function when the rear window defogger is turned on. The rear window defogger and mirror heater function automatically turn off 15 minutes. HINT: If both of the following conditions are met after approximately 15 minutes from when the window defogger and mirror heater function was activated, the window defogger and mirror heater function continues to operate up to approximately 45 minutes. If the following conditions are not met, the window defogger and mirror heater function stops operating immediately.* The outside temperature is -3°C (27°F) or lower. Power generated by the generator assembly installed on the vehicle is stable. *: for Automatic Air Conditioning System *: w/ Mirror Heater

OPERATION CHECK [08/2013 - ]

  1. CHECK ELECTRICAL REMOTE CONTROL MIRROR FUNCTION Turn the ignition switch to ON. With L on the mirror select switch selected, check that the outer rear view mirror assembly LH surface moves up, down, left and right normally. With R on the mirror select switch selected, check that the outer rear view mirror assembly RH surface moves up, down, left and right normally.
  2. CHECK MIRROR HEATER FUNCTION (w/ Mirror Heater) Turn the ignition switch to ON. Check that pressing the mirror heater switch (rear window defogger switch) illuminates the indicator and warms the mirror surfaces. Check that after approximately 15 minutes, the indicator light turns off and the mirror heaters deactivate. NOTE: If the battery voltage becomes low, window defogger system operation is canceled to prioritize supplying power to the power steering system.* Refer to «DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2013 - ]»(ref-635454-S34630222112014070300000) HINT: There is a timer extension function which can operate the mirror heater system for up to an additional 45 minutes.* *: for Automatic Air Conditioning System

DESCRIPTION

When the mirror heater switch (rear window defogger switch) on the air conditioning control assembly is pressed, the operation signal is sent to the air conditioning amplifier assembly via LIN communication. When the air conditioning amplifier assembly receives the signal, it turns on the defogger relay to operate the mirror heaters.