Ford Falcon. Manual — part 414

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Rear View Mirrors

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Rear View Mirrors

The rear view mirrors consist of the following

components:

exterior rear view mirrors (standard electric

operation or memory operation)
exterior mirror control switch
door switch control module (memory mirrors only)
interior rear view mirror
integral ambient temperature sensor in LH

exterior mirror only

The exterior rear view mirrors are adjusted by the

exterior mirror control switch or via the memory

seat/mirror function buttons.

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical

Rear View Mirrors

and electrical damage.

Refer to Wiring Diagram Section for schematic and

Visual Inspection Chart

connector information.

Mechanical

Electrical

Special Tool(s)

Exterior rear view

Central junction box

mirror(s)

(CJB) Fuse: RADIO

73III Automotive Meter

No.2 7.5A

105-R0057 or equivalent

Circuitry

Exterior rear view

mirror motor(s)

Exterior mirror control

switch

3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported

concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)

Inspection and Verification

before proceeding to the next step.

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the

4. If the concern is not visually evident, determine

system, using appropriate standard mirror or

the symptom and proceed to the Fault Diagnosis

memory mirror flowchart.

Tables.

Symptom Chart

NOTE: Refer to fault diagnostic tables (Standard

mirror & Memory mirror).

Standard Mirror Fault Diagnostic Flow Chart

Switch vehicle electrics on via ignition.
Operate both LH & RH mirrors via door mirror control

switch.

1) Are both mirrors

No

Both mirrors non-functional. Check fuse for mirror

operational ?

system at fusebox GO to Step 2.

No

One mirror non-functional. Remove mirror & check for

+12V & GND at door connector using multimeter whilst

operating mirror switch (Refer to pinpoint tests A3 &

B1) Go to Step 6.

Yes

No system mulfunction

2) Is fuse intact ?

No

Replace fuse and retest. Go to Step 3.

Yes

Remove mirror switch and check for +12V and GND at

connector using multimeter. Refer pinpoint test A1 and

A2. Go to Step 4.

3) Is system functioning

No

Remove mirror switch and check for +12V and GND at

correctly ?

connector using multimeter. Refer pinpoint test A1 and

A2. Go to Step 4.

Yes

No system mulfunction

4) Is +12V and GND

No

Possible wiring malfunction. Check for continuity from

available at switch ?

fuse/GND to corresponding pins at switch connector

Repair discontinuous wiring. Recheck operation of

mirrors via switch. Go to Step 5.

Yes

Replace faulty switch. Recheck operation of mirrors via

switch. Go to Step 5.

5) Is system functioning

No

Replace door mirror and retest. Go to Step 7.

correctly ?

Yes

No system mulfunction

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6) Is +12V and GND

No

Replace mirror control switch and retest. Go to Step 7.

available at door/mirror

connector ?

Yes

Replace door mirror and retest. Go to Step 7.

7) Does new mirror or

Yes

No system mulfunction

switch function correctly ?

Memory Exterior Mirror Fault Diagnostic Flow Chart

NOTE: Various memory positions for seats and mirrors must be selected and stored in seat module prior to

commencement of checklist, as long as the system is (partially) operating.

Switch vehicle electrics on via ignition.
Operate both LH & RH mirrors via door mirror control

switch.

1) Are both mirrors

No

Both mirrors non-functional. Check fuses for mirrors

operational ?

and seat control module. Press seat/mirror memory

buttons and check for seat and mirror movement. GO

to Step 6.

No

One mirror only works. Press seat/mirror memory

buttons and check for seat and mirror movement. Go to

Step 3.

Yes

Both mirrors functional. Press seat/mirror buttons and

check for seat and mirror movement. Go to Step 2.

2) Do both mirrors and

No

Refer to Seat module diagnostics and replace module if

seats operate ?

necessary and retest.

Yes

No system mulfunction

3) Do both mirrors

No

Remove suspect mirror and check for +12V and ground

operate?

at door/mirror connector. (Refer pinpoint test D1 & D2).

Go to Step 4.

Yes

Possible faulty door switch module. Replace module

1R23 17E704 AA. Go to Step 8.

4) Is +12V and GND

No

Trace power and ground supply from door connector to

available at connector ?

source and repair.

Yes

Replace faulty mirror and retest. Go to Step 5.

5) Does replaced mirror

No

Refer to Seat module diagnostics and replace module if

function ?

necessary and retest.

Yes

No system mulfunction

6) Do seats and mirrors

No

Refer to Seat module diagnostics and replace module if

move ?

necessary and retest.

Yes

Possible faulty door mirror switch. Replace switch. Go

to Step 7.

7) Do mirrors operate with

No

Possible faulty door switch module. Replace module

new switch ?

1R23 17E704 AA. Go to Step 8.

Yes

No system mulfunction

8) Do mirrors work with

No

Refer to Seat module diagnostics and replace module if

new module ?

necessary and retest.

Yes

No system mulfunction

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Connector Circuit Reference

C86

Pin Number(s)

Circuit Designation/Description

Normal Condition/Measurement

1

Circuit 540A (R)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

mirror switch and right front mirror motor

2

Circuit 541B (L)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

Mirror x direction control

mirror switch and right front mirror motor

3

Circuit 544A (V)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

Mirror y direction control

mirror switch and right front mirror motor

C88

Pin Number(s)

Circuit Designation/Description

Normal Condition/Measurement

1

Circuit 299 (V-R)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between the power

Power mirror switch power input

mirror switch and ignition switch

2

Circuit 57F (B)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between and

Power mirror switch ground

chassis ground

3

Circuit 540B (R)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

mirror switch and front mirror motors

4

Circuit 541A (L)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

Right mirror x direction control

mirror switch and right front mirror motors

5

Circuit 541B (L)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

Left mirror x direction control

mirror switch and left front mirror motors

6

Circuit 544A (V)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

Right mirror y direction control

mirror switch and right front mirror motors

7

Circuit 544B (V)

0 voltage, less than 5 ohms between power

Left mirror y direction control

mirror switch and left front mirror motors

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