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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: This table is for a tilt/telescoping steering column system in which only the tilt functions are inoperative.

SCHEMATIC REFERENCE: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Schematics

1

Did you perform the Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the Telescope Tilt Switch parameter in the Tilt/Telescope Module data list.

Does the scan tool indicate the Idle state?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 5

3

With the scan tool, observe the Telescope Tilt Switch parameter in the Tilt/Telescope Module data list while activating the tilt/telescoping switch to the Up and Down positions.

Did the parameter change states as expected?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

With the scan tool, observe the Telescope Tilt Output parameter in the Tilt/Telescope Module data list while activating the tilt/telescoping switch to the Up and Down positions.

Did the parameter change states as expected?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the steering column tilt/telescoping switch harness connector.

Does the scan tool indicate the Idle state?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

6

Test both of the tilt/telescoping steering column switch Up and Down signal circuits for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

7

Test the steering column tilt actuator control circuits for a short to battery, a short to ground, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the tilt/telescoping steering column switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the tilt/telescoping steering column tilt actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the tilt/telescoping steering column control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the tilt/telescoping steering column control module.

Replace the tilt/telescope switch. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Wheel and Telescope Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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12

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the tilt/telescoping steering column control module.

Replace the tilt actuator. Refer to Tilt Actuator Assembly Replacement - On Vehicle .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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13

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the tilt/telescoping steering column control module.

Replace the tilt/telescoping steering column control module. Refer to Steering Column Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2