2012 Acura TL

2012 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - TL

2012 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - TL

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
WITHOUT KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM

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Fig. 1: Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror Circuit Wiring Diagram (1 Of 2)

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WITH KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM

Fig. 2: Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror Circuit Wiring Diagram (2 Of 2)

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The automatic dimming inside mirror has a front-facing lux level sensor (A), rear-facing lux level sensors (B),
and a control unit. The control unit receives signals from each sensor. Based on the difference between the two
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lux levels (the light outside the vehicle and the light from the headlights of the other vehicle, etc.), the control
unit controls the electro-chromic gel to reduce glare. This dimming function is canceled when the transmission
is in reverse, or when the automatic dimming off switch (C) is turned OFF.

Fig. 3: Identifying Front-Facing Lux Level Sensor

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TEST/REPLACEMENT
1. Check for obstructions (parking stickers, labels, etc.) over the front-facing lux level sensor (A).

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Fig. 4: Identifying Front-Facing Lux Level Sensor, Cover And 7P Connector End View
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2. Remove the cover (B), then disconnect 7P connector (C).

3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
4. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 2 and body ground.
If there is less than 0.2 V, go to step 5.
If there is more than 0.2 V, check for:
An open or high resistance in the wire.
Poor ground (G401).
5. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 1 and body ground.
If there is battery voltage, go to step 6.
If there is no voltage, check for:
Blown No. 12 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
An open or high resistance in the wire.
6. Measure the voltage between terminal No. 3 and body ground with the shift lever in Ft (or reverse)
position.

If there is battery voltage, replace the mirror assembly.

If there is no voltage, check for:
An open or high resistance in the wire.
Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
Faulty transmission range switch (A/T).
Faulty back-up light switch (M/T).

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