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Mirrors: Description and Operation

The operation of the two outside mirrors is controlled by the power mirror switch. Each mirror has two reversible motors: one motor moves the mirror up and down,the other motor moves the mirror left and right. The selector switch directs voltage to the right or left outside mirror.


With the ignition switch in RUN or START the selector switch in LEFT and the up/down switch in UP, voltage is applied through the UP contacts of the up/down switch to the left power mirror up/down motor. Ground is provided through the left contacts of the up/down switch, and the mirror tilts up. In the DOWN position, voltage is applied to the motor in the other side of the mirror.


The left/right switch works similarly to the up/down switch.


With the selector switch in the RIGHT position, voltage is applied to the right power mirror motors in a similar way.