1996 Acura 3.5RLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Mirror Switch Test

Remove driver's door panel. See DOOR PANELΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect power mirror 10-pin connector. See Fig 1 . Using an ohmmeter, verify continuity is as specified in POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY table. If mirror switch fails any test, replace faulty mirror switch.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Mirror Switch Connector Terminals
G96D06683Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY

Position Terminals
Right
Off A5, A7, A8 & A9
Up A5 & A6; A7, A8 & A9
Down A5 & A7; A6, A8 & A9
Left A7 & A8; A5, A6 & A9
Right A6 & A8; A5, A7 & A9
Left
Off A1, A5, A7 & A10
Up A5 & A6; A1, A7 & A10
Down A5 & A7; A1, A6 & A10
Left A1 & A7; A5, A6 & A10
Right A1 & A6; A5, A7 & A10
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