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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Power Mirror System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Outside Mirrors System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the mirror connector of the memory mirror module (MMM)
  2. Using a digital multimeter (DMM) measure the resistance between the mirror drive circuits of the vertical mirror motor.

Does the resistance measure within the specified range?

2-8 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3

Measure the resistance between each of the two drive circuits of the vertical mirror motor and any other circuit in the harness connector.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

OL

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test the drive circuits for shorts to other circuits and to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Outside Mirrors System Check

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Make sure that the MMM is connected to the harness connectors except the mirror harness connector.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Attach a DMM to the vertical motor drive circuit pins.

Disregarding polarity, does the voltmeter indicate the voltage specified?

9-14 V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

While observing the DMM, command the mirror to move by putting the transmission in REVERSE.

Disregarding polarity, does the DMM indicate the voltage specified?

9-14 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

7

Test the drive circuits for shorts or opens. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Outside Mirrors System Check

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the outside power mirror. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Outside Mirrors System Check

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the RH outside rear view mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Outside Mirrors System Check

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10

Replace the MMM.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Outside Mirrors System Check

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