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Nov 24, 2013 | 08:23 PM

JeffD11n

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2001 electric mirrors

I have an 01 Explorer 5.0 AWD. I'm sure that means nothing for the question.

I have an intermittent problem of both mirrors going dead. I'm guessing a broken wire in the drivers side door harness at the hinge. Had a window break there.

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the mirrors? Kind of like to know what color wires I'm looking for.

Also if you have another typical this is what broke or place to look, by all means I'm listening.

Nov 26, 2013 | 09:03 PM

FireMe

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You don't really need a diagram, as any broken wire you find needs to be fixed. Open the door and carefully slide the harness boot out of the way between the door jamb and the door to expose the wires. Use a small hook tool (preferably) or similar tool to grab one wire at a time and tug on it moderately hard. You need to pull hard because usually the copper breaks first and leaves some of the insulation still connected. This would explain your intermittent symptom. A broken wire will be obvious. Repair it with a weatherproof crimp connector.

Nov 29, 2013 | 03:30 PM

weross67

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