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Power Mirror Actuator Test

  1. Remove the door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 16P connector (A) from the door harness (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 16P Connector End View And Door Harness
    G08071599Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. At the 16P connector, check the actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table.

    Power mirror actuator 

    Fig 2: Power Mirror Actuator - Reference Chart
    G08071600Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the mirror fails to work properly, check for an open in the wire between the connector and the mirror holder. If the wire is OK, replace the mirror actuator (see POWER MIRROR ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT ).

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  5. Check for continuity between terminals No. 11 and No. 12 of the 16P connector. There should be continuity.
  6. If there is no continuity, check for an open in the wire between the connector and the mirror holder. If the wire is OK, replace the mirror holder (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).