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Schematic Reference: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Schematics

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

DEFINITION: The tilt function is inoperative, but the telescope function operates.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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Verify that the tilt function is inoperative.

Does the tilt function operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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

Does the scan tool indicate the Idle state?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

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Observe the Telescope Tilt Switch parameter in the Tilt/Telescope Module Data Display list while activating the tilt/telescoping switch to the up and down positions with the scan tool.

Did the parameter change states as expected?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

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Observe the Telescope Tilt Output parameter in the Tilt/Telescope Module Data Display list while activating the tilt/telescoping switch to the up and down positions with the scan tool.

Did the parameter change states as expected?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

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

Does the scan tool indicate the Idle state?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 12

7

Test both of the tilt/telescoping steering column switch up and down signal circuits for an open or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 9

8

Test the steering column tilt actuator control circuits for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 11

9

Test the tilt actuator position sensor 5-volt reference and ground circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 12

10

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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 13

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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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 14

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the memory seat module (MSM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

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Replace the tilt/telescope switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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14

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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Important: Perform the set up procedure for the MSM.

Replace the MSM. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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Perform the steering column calibration. Refer to Telescoping Steering Column Calibration .

Did you complete the action?

Go to Step 17

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2