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.