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Power Mirror Switch Test

Remove power mirror switch. See POWER MIRROR SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between specified switch terminals. See Fig 1 . See POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST table. If switch does not test as specified, replace faulty power mirror switch.

POWER MIRROR SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminal No.
Right Mirror
Off 3, 5, 6 & 10
Up 5 & 9; 3, 6 & 10
Down 3, 6 & 9; 5 & 10
Left 5, 6 & 9; 3 & 10
Right 3 & 9; 5, 6 & 10
Left Mirror
Off 4, 5, 7 & 10
Up 5 & 9; 4, 7 & 10
Down 4, 7 & 9; 5 & 10
Left 5, 7 & 9; 4 & 10
Right 4 & 9; 5, 7 & 10
Switch Light
On/Off (1) 2 & 8
(1) If continuity does not exist between terminals No. 2 and 8, replace bulb. Re-test before replacing switch.
Fig 1: Identifying Power Mirror Switch Terminals
G96J06704Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.