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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2 (POWER MIRROR SYSTEM)SYMPTOM TESTSTEST A: LEFT MIRROR INOPERATIVE (NO DTCS SET)
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Test A: Left Mirror Inoperative (No DTCS Set)

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Test A: Left Mirror Inoperative (No DTCS Set)
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  1. Using scan tool, select LDCM and command left-side mirror UP, then DOWN. If mirror moves up and down, go to next step. If mirror does not move up and down, go to step  3 .
  2. Using scan tool, select LDCM and command left-side mirror LEFT, then RIGHT. If mirror moves left and right, go to step  4 . If mirror does not move left and right, go to step  5 .
  3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect left-side mirror connector C1. Turn ignition on. Connect test light between mirror connector C1 terminals "A" (Yellow wire) and "C" (Light Green wire). See Figure . Using scan tool, select LDCM and command left-side mirror UP, then DOWN. If test light illuminates with each command, go to step  13 . If test light does not illuminate with each command, go to step  8 .
  4. Using scan tool, select LDCM inputs and monitor left door switch status. Press left-side mirror select switch. If scan tool displays ACTIVE, go to step  6 . If scan tool displays INACTIVE, go to step  12 .
  5. Connect test light between mirror connector C1 terminals "F" (White wire) and "H" (Light Blue wire). See Figure . Using scan tool, select LDCM and command left-side mirror LEFT, then RIGHT. If test light illuminates with each command, go to step  13 . If test light does not illuminate with each command, go to step  9 .
  6. Using scan tool, select LDCM inputs and monitor UP and DOWN switch status. Operate left-side mirror up, then down. If scan tool displays ACTIVE in both positions, go to next step. If scan tool displays INACTIVE, go to step  10 .
  7. Using scan tool, select LDCM inputs and monitor mirror LEFT and RIGHT switch status. Operate left-side mirror left, then right. If scan tool displays ACTIVE in both positions, system has returned to normal at this time. If scan tool displays INACTIVE, go to step  11 .
  8. Check for open or short to ground in Yellow wire between LDCM connector C1 terminal No. 21 and mirror connector C1 terminal "A". See Figure and Figure . Also, check for open or short to ground in Light Green wire between LDCM connector C1 terminal No. 22 and mirror connector C1 terminal "C". See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Repair as necessary. If circuits are okay, go to step  14 .
  9. Check for open or short to ground in White wire between LDCM connector C1 terminal No. 19 and mirror connector C1 terminal "F". See Figure and Figure . Also, check for open or short to ground in Light Blue wire between LDCM connector C1 terminal No. 20 and left mirror connector C1 terminal "H". See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Repair as necessary. If circuits are okay, go to step  14 .
  10. Check for open in Yellow wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 6 and left door switch connector terminal No. 6. Check for open or short to ground in Light Green wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 5 and left door switch connector terminal No. 5. Also, check for open in Black wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 9 and left door switch connector terminal No. 9. See Figure . See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Repair as necessary. If circuits are okay, go to step  15 .
  11. Check for open in White wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 3 and left door switch connector terminal No. 3. Check for open or short to ground in Light Blue wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 4 and left door switch connector terminal No. 4. Also, check for open in Black wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 9 and left door switch connector terminal No. 9. See Figure . See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Repair as necessary. If circuits are okay, go to step  15 .
  12. Check for open or short to ground in Light Green wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 1 and left door switch connector terminal No. 1. Also, check for open in Black wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 9 and left door switch connector terminal No. 9. See Figure . See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Repair as necessary. If circuits are okay, go to step  15 .
  13. Replace left-side power mirror. See POWER MIRROR ASSEMBLY  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  14. Replace LDCM. See DOOR CONTROL MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  15. Replace power mirror switch. See POWER MIRROR SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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