Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column. Buick Lucerne 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2009 🢒 Lucerne 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

Important: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom tables:

•	Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the Symptom Tables in order to verify that all of the following are true:

-	There are no DTCs set.

-	The control module can communicate via the serial data link.

•	Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation .

•	Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the tilt/telescoping steering column. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories .

•	Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Poor electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

•	Steering Column Tilt/Telescoping Inoperative

•	Ignition Can/Cannot Be Turned Off with Transmission in Any Gear

•	Heated Steering Wheel Malfunction

•	Ignition Key Cannot Be Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder

•	Ignition Key Cannot Turn or Sticks in Any Position

•	Noise in Steering Column

•	High Shift Effort

•	Looseness in Steering Column