GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Is the inoperative mirror the left outside rearview mirror?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

2

  1. Disconnect the left outside rearview mirror.
  2. Use a test light in order to probe between the left outside rearview mirror connector terminal C and ground.
  3. Set the outside mirror select switch to left mirror.
  4. Set and hold the outside remote control rearview mirror switch to RIGHT.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 3

3

Use a J 39200 in order to inspect circuit 81 for a poor connection or for an open.

Did you find a poor connection or an open?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 81.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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5

Replace the left outside remote control rearview mirror switch. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement or Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

  1. Disconnect the right outside rearview mirror.
  2. Use a test light in order to probe between the right outside rearview mirror connector terminal C and ground.
  3. Set the outside mirror select switch to right mirror.
  4. Set and hold the outside remote control rearview mirror switch to RIGHT.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

  1. Replace the mirror motor pack within the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement .
  2. Inspect the system.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

Use a J 39200 in order to inspect circuit 881 for a poor connection or for an open.

Did you find a poor connection or open in circuit 881?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Repair the poor connection or open in circuit 881.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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10

Replace the right outside remote control rearview mirror switch. Refer to Rear Door Power Window Switch Replacement.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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