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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 89 (MEMORY SYSTEM)SYSTEM TESTSONE MIRROR DOES NOT MOVE RIGHT & LEFT FOR MANUAL & RECALL FUNCTIONS
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
One Mirror Does Not Move Right & Left For Manual & Recall Functions
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION One Mirror Does Not Move Right & Left For Manual & Recall Functions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Disconnect left/right outside mirror connector. Connect a fused jumper wire between left outside mirror terminal "B" (White wire) or right outside mirror terminal "B" (Red/White wire) and battery voltage. Connect another fused jumper wire between left/right outside mirror terminal "A" (Light Blue wire) and ground. If left/right motor runs, go to next step. If left/right motor does not run, go to step 6).
- Disconnect memory seat/mirror module Gray, 6-pin connector C3. Using DVOM, check resistance between memory seat/mirror module harness connector C3 terminal "A" (White wire) and left outside mirror terminal "B" (White wire) or between memory seat/mirror module harness connector C3, terminal "E" (White wire) and right outside mirror terminal "B" (Red/White wire). If resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to next step. If resistance more 5 ohms, go to step 7).
- Check resistance between memory seat/mirror module harness connector C3, terminal "B" (Light Blue wire) and left outside mirror terminal "A" (Light Blue wire) or between memory seat/mirror module harness connector C3, terminal "B" (Light Blue wire) and right outside mirror terminal "A" (Light Blue wire). If resistance is 5 ohms or less, go to next step. If resistance more than 5 ohms, go to step 8).
- Replace memory seat/mirror module. See MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Recheck system operation.
- Replace left outside mirror. See POWER MIRRORS article.
- Repair open in White or Red/White wire between memory seat/mirror module connector C3 and left/right outside mirror.
- Repair open in Light Blue wire between memory seat/mirror module connector C3 and left/right outside mirror.
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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.