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I am no electrical genius (just a novice trying to help) at all so I hate to give recommendations, but from my experience you have a couple of choices.

I have Gordon Killebrew's wireless circuit tester and love this thing almost as much as my wife: http://gordonkillebrew.net/pages/800740/index.htm
I have used this so much to test circuits and love that all I do is put it to the wire and ground as stated and the red light and buzz lets me know there is or is not power source........it truly is awesome and one of my best tools for the investment.


If you separate the connector and test the switch side with this or a simple other tester that hooks to ground with the light in the handle or otherwise you will be able to see if there is power after the switch when you attempt to use the direction control on switch you are at the right terminal per color wire and FSM, etc.

The other test using a postive and negative lead as Chris Petris mentions is on the connector side to mirror. The driver side would be easier since so close to the battery or other positive source you might select. It is a little bit of a pain to take off the panel and do it from the connector and it might be a better way from the switch itself. I have these long leads both red (positive), black negative with probe on the end and clamps to battery post or orther power/ground lead that I use for powering and testing.

It sounds like you did the right thing to clean up the connector etc. and what is suspect is the switch since both sides don't work at the same time and if it was known working before. I would continue looking for a switch, even if a good used one from Corvette recycling place, etc. If you just want new and can't find it otherwise the from White Racing or other supplier.

I'm sure some of the smart electrical guys here will give you better recommendations and easier methods.

Craig