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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 Seville 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 DTC B2880

Circuit Description

The steering column module determines the position of the steering column based on inputs received from position sensor built into the tilt actuator. The steering column module supplies a 5 volt reference and a ground to the sensor and monitors the column position via a tilt position signal circuit.

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 voltage is greater than 4.8 volts for 2 seconds on the tilt actuator circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The steering column module will not allow the affected motor to work during memory recall and/or easy exit operations. However, the motor will still operate for manual switch positioning.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • This DTC will clear from current status when the voltage is less than 4.8 volts for 2 seconds.
    • Use a scan tool.

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 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Steering Wheel and Column

2
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. In order to measure the voltage at the tilt position signal input circuit, backprobe the tilt position signal input circuit using a DMM.

Is the voltage less than the specified parameter?

4.8 volts

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the tilt actuator harness connector from the tilt/telescoping steering column module.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the tilt position input circuit of the steering column module and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a DMM, observe the tilt position signal input circuit voltage.

Does the DMM indicate the voltage is less than the specified value?

0.12 volts

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the tilt actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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6

Important:: Perform the set up procedure for the steering column module.

Replace the steering column module. Refer to Steering Column Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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7

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 8

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8
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK