Mirrors: Description and Operation

POWER MIRROR SYSTEM
The power operated outside rear view mirrors allow the driver to adjust both outside mirrors electrically from the driver seat position by operating a switch on the instrument panel. The switch is located to the left of the radio and just above the instrument panel lamp dimmer switch.

The power mirrors receive a non-switched battery feed through a fuse in the fuse block so that the system will remain operational, regardless of the ignition switch position.

The switch is a joy stick type switch that has a turnable stalk for either left or right side mirror adjustment.

POWER MIRROR
Each power mirror head contains two electric motors, two drive mechanisms, and the mirror glass. One motor and drive controls mirror up-and-down movement, and the other controls right-and-left movement.

The power mirror assembly cannot be repaired. If any component of the power mirror unit is faulty or damaged, the entire assembly must be replaced.

When the mirror is supplied with battery current and ground, it moves the mirror case and glass through its drive unit in one direction. When the battery current and ground feeds to the motor are reversed, it moves the mirror case and glass in the opposite direction.

Power Mirror Switch Location:

POWER MIRROR SWITCH
Both the right and left power outside mirrors are controlled by a single multi-function switch unit located on and mounted to the instrument panel, just to the left of the radio.

The switch knob is rotated clockwise (right mirror control), or counterclockwise (left mirror control) to select the mirror to be adjusted. The switch knob is then moved in a joystick fashion to control movement of the selected mirror up, down, right, or left.

The power mirror switch cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.