A power mirror switch controls functions supported by the vehicle's outside mirrors. Match the mounting location, connector and button layout to the original equipment. Adjustment and power folding are separate functions, so a similar faceplate alone does not establish electrical compatibility.
A power mirror switch lets the driver adjust an equipped outside mirror from inside the vehicle. The control sends a request through the mirror's electrical system.
A-Premium offers replacement controls for selected applications. Match the switch's mounting location and connector to the vehicle, and check which mirror functions the original control supports.
Adjustment and power folding are different functions. Some switches fit vehicles without a power-folding control, while others are designed for equipment with that feature. A similar faceplate does not establish electrical compatibility.
If a mirror does not respond, the switch is only one possible cause. The power supply, connections and mirror mechanism can also affect operation.
The switch is the cabin control; the motor that moves the glass or folds the mirror is part of the mirror mechanism. A switch listing does not automatically include the mirror assembly or its motor.
The folding function requires compatible mirror and vehicle equipment as well as the appropriate control. One A-Premium switch is specifically listed for models without a power-folding switch.
Some vehicles use a selector marked L and R with a shared adjustment control. The switch must be designed for the vehicle's original control arrangement and equipment.
Their connections differ and must match the vehicle circuit. Current A-Premium examples include both counts; terminal count by itself also does not establish that two eight-terminal designs fit the same application.
Ice or dirt at the pivot can add resistance, and a power or control-circuit fault can also stop operation. Inspect the mirror and electrical system before replacing a switch.