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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B2860 08: Telescope Position Sensor Circuit Signal Invalid

DTC B2860 58: Telescope Position Sensor Circuit Incorrect Reaction After Event

DTC B2880 08: Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Signal Invalid

DTC B2880 58: Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Incorrect Reaction After Event

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

5-Volt Reference

B2860 08, B2880 08

B2860 08, B2880 08

B2860 08, B2880 08

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Steering Column Tilt Sensor Signal

B2880 08

B2880 08

B2880 08

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Steering Column Telescope Sensor Signal

B2860 08

B2860 08

B2860 08

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Steering Column Tilt Motor Control - Up

B2880 08

B2880 08

B2880 08

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Steering Column Tilt Motor Control - Down

B2880 08

B2880 08

B2880 08

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Steering Column Telescope Motor Control - Forward

B2860 08

B2860 08

B2860 08

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Steering Column Telescope Motor Control - Reverse

B2860 08

B2860 08

B2860 08

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Low Reference

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B2860 08, B2880 08

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Circuit Description

The memory seat module (MSM) determines the position of the steering column based on inputs received from the tilt or telescope position sensors built into the tilt or telescope actuators. The MSM supplies a 5-volt reference and a low reference to the sensors and monitors the column position via the steering column tilt or telescope sensor signal circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The Ignition is ON.
    • The system voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2860 08

The steering column telescope sensor signal voltage is less than 0.2 volt for more than 2 seconds.

B2860 58

The steering column telescope sensor signal voltage is greater than 4.8 volts for more than 2 seconds.

B2880 08

The steering column tilt sensor signal voltage is less than 0.2 volt for more than 2 seconds.

B2880 58

The steering column tilt sensor signal voltage is greater than 4.8 volts for more than 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Steering column tilt and telescope operations are suspended.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC will clear when the malfunction is no longer present
    • A history DTC will clear after 50 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, accuate the telescope or tilt function through the entire range of travel. The telescope or tilt parameter should display between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.

Circuit/System Testing

Telescope or Tilt Sensor Circuit Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X2 at the telescope or tilt actuator.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 2.0 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal A and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  4. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal B and ground.
  5. If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
    If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  6. Verify the scan tool Telescope or Tilt Sensor parameter is less than 0.2 volt.
  7. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  8. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Telescope or Tilt Sensor parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
  9. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.
  10. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the telescope or tilt actuator.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Steering Column Replacement
    •  Control Module References for MSM replacement, setup, and programming