Power Mirror Switch Test

1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Power Mirror Switch Test

Remove driver's door panel. See DOOR PANELΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect power mirror 10-pin connector. See Fig 1. Usi ng an ohmmeter, verify continuity is as specified in POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  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 Check Continuity Between 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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