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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA19983.5RL SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEMIRRORSPOWER MIRRORSSYSTEM TESTINGFUNCTIONAL TESTLEFT MIRROR INOPERATIVE (INTEGRA)
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
Left Mirror Inoperative (Integra)
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Left Mirror Inoperative (Integra)
- Connect a jumper wire between power mirror switch connector terminal "I" (Black/Yellow wire) and terminal "G" (Yellow/Red wire). See Figure. Connect a jumper wire between terminal "E" (Yellow/White wire) and ground. Turn ignition on. Left mirror should tilt down. If mirror does not tilt down, check for open in Yellow/White wire. If wire is okay, go to next step.
- Move jumper wire from terminal "E" (Yellow/White wire) to terminal "D" (Yellow/Black wire). Left mirror should swing left. If mirror does not swing left, check for open in Yellow/Black wire. If wire is okay, check left mirror motor. See POWER MIRROR MOTOR TESTΒ under COMPONENT TESTS. If mirror does not tilt down and does not swing left, check for open in Yellow/Red wire. If mirror operates properly, check power mirror switch. See POWER MIRROR SWITCH TESTΒ under COMPONENT TESTS.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.