Steering Column Does Not Tilt Up/Down. Cadillac XLR 2005

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 XLR 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Steering Column Does Not Tilt Up/Down

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

If the tilt actuator is actuated all the way up or all the way down, to its soft limits, then the scan tool will show the switch input but the DPM will not allow any actuator movement in that direction but will function normally in the opposite direction.

Step	Action	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 Vehicle Diagnostic System Check?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2	Verify the fault is present. Does the system operate normally?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Using the scan tool, observe the Tilt Up Switch and Tilt Down Switch Data parameters. Actuate the tilt up switch and tilt down switch. Does the Tilt Up Switch and Tilt Down Switch Data parameters change with each switch actuation?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 6
4	Using the scan tool, observe the Tilt Up Command and Tilt Down Command Data parameters. Actuate the tilt up switch and the tilt down switch. Do the Tilt Up Command and Tilt Down Command Data parameters change state with each switch actuation?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 9
5	Test the tilt actuator circuits for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 8
6	Test the tilt switch circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 7
7	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the tilt/telescoping actuator switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 10
8	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?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 11
9	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DPM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 12
10	Replace the tilt/telescoping actuator switch. Refer to Telescope Actuator Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	--
11	Replace the tilt actuator. Refer to Tilt Actuator Assembly Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	--
12	Replace the DPM. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 13	--
13	Perform the telescope steering column calibration. Refer to Control Module Setup . Did you complete the action?	Go to Step 14	--
14	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3