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

Test B: Right Mirror Inoperative (No DTCS Set)

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