Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 200

N13659

6

5

N21212

1

2

2

1

N21213

3

2

3

2

–

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POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM

BE–135

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4.

INSPECT INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATION

Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and
the negative (–) lead to terminal 6, and check that the indicator
light does not light up, replace the switch.

5.

INSPECT MIRROR MOTOR OPERATION

(a)

Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 2, and check that
the mirror turns upward.

(b)

Reverse the polarity, and check that the mirror turns
downward.

(c)

Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
3 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 2, and check that
the mirror turns to the left side.

(d)

Reverse the polarity, and check that the mirror turns to the
right side.

If operation is not as specified, replace the mirror.

Z19373

Seat Heater Switch (R)

Ignition Switch

Seat Heater
(Seat Back)

Seat Heater Switch (L)

Instrument Panel Junction Block

SEAT–HEATER Fuse

PANEL Fuse

Taillight Relay

Seat Heater
(Seat Cushion)

BE05W–01

BE–136

–

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SEAT HEATER SYSTEM

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SEAT HEATER SYSTEM

LOCATION

BE05X–01

N21250

N21372

Z07440

Wire Harness Side

1

2

3 4 5 6

N21540

–

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SEAT HEATER SYSTEM

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INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH CONTINUITY

Condition

Tester connection

Specified condition

OFF

2 – 6

Continuity

ON

2 – 4 – 6

Continuity

Illumination circuit

1 – 3

Continuity

If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch or bulb.

2.

INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH INDICATOR

(a)

Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
4 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 2.

(b)

Push the switches, check that the indicator lights up.

If operation is not as specified, replace the switch and inspect
the circuits connected to other parts.

3.

INSPECT SEAT HEATER SWITCH CIRCUIT

Disconnect the switch connector and inspect the connector on
the wire harness side.

Tester connection

Condition

Specified condition

2 – Ground

Constant

*

Continuity

6 – Ground

Constant

*

Continuity

4 – Ground

Ignition switch position LOCK or ACC

No voltage

4 – Ground

Ignition switch position ON

Battery positive voltage

*: There is resistance because this circuit is grounded through
the resistance.
If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected
to other parts.

4.

INSPECT SEAT CUSHION CONTINUITY

(a)

Heat the 2 thermostats with light. Check that there is no
continuity above 45

°

C (113

°

F) between terminals 1 and

2.

(b)

Cool the 2 thermostats below 15

°

C (59

°

F). Check that

there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.

N21541

BE–138

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SEAT HEATER SYSTEM

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5.

INSPECT SEAT BACK CONTINUITY

Check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the seat back pad.