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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1998RIVIERAREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESEATSMEMORY SYSTEMSYSTEM TESTSRIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR DOES NOT MOVE MANUALLY
1998 Buick Riviera
Right Outside Mirror Does Not Move Manually
1998 Buick RivieraSECTION Right Outside Mirror Does Not Move Manually
NOTE:
After repair or component replacement is completed, perform appropriate MEMORY SYSTEM CHECK under TROUBLE SHOOTING
to verify system is functioning properly.
- Perform POWER MIRROR MEMORY SYSTEM CHECK under TROUBLE SHOOTING. Go to next step.
- Using mirror select switch, select right mirror. Using test light, backprobe between memory seat/mirror switch Black, 16-pin connector terminals "A" (Orange wire) and "C" (Purple/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 7).
- Using test light, backprobe between memory seat/mirror switch connector terminals "A" (Orange wire) and "E" (Red/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 7).
- Using test light, backprobe between memory seat/mirror switch connector terminal "A" (Orange wire) and memory seat/mirror control Blue, 32-pin connector C1, terminal D7 (Purple/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go tostep 8).
- Using test light, backprobe between memory seat/mirror switch connector terminal "A" (Orange wire) and memory seat/mirror module connector C1, terminal C4 (Red/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 9).
- Replace memory seat/mirror module. See MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Replace memory seat/mirror switch. See POWER SWITCHES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Repair open in Purple/White wire between memory seat/mirror switch connector and memory seat/mirror module connector C1.
- Repair open in Red/White wire between memory seat/mirror switch connector and memory seat/mirror module connector C1.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.