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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 89 (MEMORY SYSTEM)SYSTEM TESTSRIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR DOES NOT MOVE MANUALLY
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
Right Outside Mirror Does Not Move Manually
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Right Outside Mirror Does Not Move Manually
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 SHOOTINGΒ
to verify system is functioning properly.
- Perform POWER MIRROR MEMORY SYSTEM CHECKΒ . Go to next step.
- Using mirror select switch, select right mirror. Using test light, backprobe between outside mirror switch terminals No. 8 (Orange wire) and No. 13 (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 terminals No. 8 (Orange wire) and No. 14 (Red/White wire). If test light illuminates, go to next step. If test light does not illuminate, go tostep 7).
- Using test light, backprobe between outside mirror switch terminal No. 8 (Orange wire) and memory seat/mirror module 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 to step 8).
- Using test light, backprobe between outside mirror switch terminal No. 8 (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 MODULEΒ under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Replace outside mirror switch.
- Repair open in Purple/White wire between outside mirror switch and memory seat/mirror module connector C1.
- Repair open in Red/White wire between outside mirror switch 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:
- 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.