Safety Warning
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.
1998 Cadillac Eldorado BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Right Mirror Does Not Move Manually
NOTE:
After repair or component replacement is completed, perform MEMORY SYSTEM CHECK
under TESTING - SYSTEM CHECKS to verify system is operating properly.
- Perform MEMORY SYSTEM CHECK under TESTING - SYSTEM CHECKS. Go to next step.
- Using mirror select switch, select right mirror. Using test light, backprobe between outside mirror switch connector terminals "H" (Orange wire) and "F" (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 outside mirror switch connector terminals "H" (Orange wire) and "G" (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 outside mirror switch connector terminal "H" (Orange wire) and Memory Mirror Module (MMM) connector C1, terminal E6 (Purple/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 8).
- Using test light, backprobe between outside mirror switch connector terminal "H" (Orange wire) and MMM connector terminal F6 (Red/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go to step 9).
- Replace Memory Mirror Module (MMM).
- Replace outside mirror switch. See MIRRORS - POWER article.
- Repair open in circuit No. 889 (Purple/White wire) between outside mirror switch and MMM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
- Repair open in circuit No. 881 (Red/White wire) between outside mirror switch and MMM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
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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.