Power Mirrors Acura MDX II

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1. Carefully pry the switch panel out from the dashboard.
2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the power mirror switch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the power mirror switch.

Power Mirror Actuator Test

Note. The power mirror actuator can be tested by using the HDS and following these steps: Select BODY ELECTRICAL from the SYSTEM SELECT menu. Select FUNCTION TEST, and then the appropriate power mirror function test.

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1. Remove the door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors__front-door-panel-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 16P connector (A) from the power mirror actuator (B).
3. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground according to the table. LEFT RIGHT
4. If the mirror fails to work properly, replace the mirror actuator.

Defogger Test

1. 5. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the 16P connector. There should be about 8 ohms or less. If there is no continuity, check for an open circuit.

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1. Remove the mirror holder (see «POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/mirrors/#mirrors) ).
2. Remove the three TORX screws using a tamperproof T10 TORX bit.
3. Remove the connectors (A) and the actuator (B).
4. Install the actuator in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove the mirror holder (see «POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/mirrors/#mirrors) ).
2. Remove the power mirror (see «POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/mirrors/#mirrors) ).
3. Remove the three TORX screws from the actuator (A) using a tamperproof T10 TORX bit.
4. Remove the three TORX screws from the housing (B) using a tamperproof T10 TORX bit.
5. Disconnect the connectors from the actuator and the side turn signal light.
6. Remove the gasket (C) and the harness (D) from the power mirror.
7. Route the wire harness of the new actuator through the hole in the bracket and the gasket in the reverse order of removal.
8. Connect the connectors to the actuator and the side turn signal light securely.
9. Install the actuator, housing and the gasket in the reverse order of removal.
10. Install the power mirror on the door, and make sure the actuator, mirror defogger, and side turn signal light operation.

See also:
• FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT