Tilt/Telescoping Soft Stops
After replacement of the steering column tilt/telescoping module, it
is necessary to program the tilt/telescoping soft stops. Each soft stop is
a programmable end of travel that is set approximately 1.3 cm (0.5 in) from
the mechanical end of travel. The steering column has a soft stop set at
each end of the tilt up/down movement and at each end of the telescoping
in/out movement. The system uses soft stops to prevent wear on the system
by ensuring that the steering column movement stops before it reaches its
mechanical end of travel in any direction. The soft stops are initially
programmed at the factory. The stop positions may be reprogrammed, which
is necessary any time the steering column tilt/telescoping module is replaced,
as described in the following procedure.
Tilt/Telescoping Soft Stop Programming Procedure
- Turn ignition to ON, with the engine OFF.
- To set the tilt up soft stop, press the tilt/telescoping COLUMN
UP switch at least eight times or until the column moves, then release the
switch.
- Press the tilt/telescoping COLUMN UP switch and hold the switch
until the column travels all the way up, and continue to hold the switch
about a second after motion stops at the mechanical end of travel. The soft
stop for the column up position is now set. The tilt/telescoping module
automatically goes back to the normal mode of operation.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN DOWN switch, to set the
column down position soft stop.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN IN switch, to set the column
in position soft stop.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN OUT switch, to set the
column out position soft stop.