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Circuit Description

The steering column module receives ground inputs from contacts inside the tilt/telescoping switch. The steering column module then supplies battery voltage to the tilt motor up or down circuit, or to the telescope motor in or out circuit, depending on which direction of movement is requested. Both motors are reversible and the circuits are simply reversed to accomplish movement in opposite directions.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B2891 Tilt and Telescope Motor Circuit Range/Performance

Conditions for Running the DTC

DTC B1327 is not set as current.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

This DTC will set as current when the motor current is greater than 7 amps for 100 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The steering column module enables the affected motor for manual and memory recall positioning. A reoccurrence of the over current condition causes the affected motor to stop.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

This DTC will clear from current status when the motor current is less than 7 amps for 100 milliseconds.

Diagnostic Aids

Since most occurrences of this DTC may caused by excessive current during cold weather conditions, review the circumstances with the customer to verify the conditions under which the DTC set.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Steering Wheel and Column Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the motor current parameter in the tilt/telescope module data list while activating the tilt/telescoping steering column manual switch from the Idle position to the Up and Down positions.

Does the motor current parameter display more than the specified value?

7 amps

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

With the scan tool, observe the motor current parameter while operating the switch from the Idle position to the In and Out positions.

Does the motor current parameter display more than the specified value?

7 amps

Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic Aids

4

Replace the tilt actuator. Refer to Tilt Actuator Assembly Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 6

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5

Replace the telescope actuator. Refer to Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 6

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6

Perform the Steering Column Control Module Programming. Refer to Steering Column Control Module Programming .

Did you complete the action?

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Go to Step 7

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7

  1. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC, as specified in the supporting text.

Does DTC B2891 reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK