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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 XLR 🢒 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 located in 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 steering column tilt sensor signal circuit.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic supports the following DTC:

DTC B2880 Tilt Position Sensor

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 steering column tilt sensor signal 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.

Test Description

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

  1. This step tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the low voltage range.

    2.

  2. This step tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high voltage range. If the fuse in the jumper opens if you perform this test, the signal circuit is short to ground.

    3.

  3. This step tests for a short to voltage in the 5-volt reference circuit.

    4.

  4. This step tests for a high resistance or for an open in the low reference circuit.

Step

Action

Values

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 ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the tilt sensor parameter in the data list for the driver position module (DPM) with a scan tool.

Is the tilt sensor parameter within the specified range?

4.80-0.12 V

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring System

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the tilt sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Observe the tilt sensor parameter with the scan tool.

Is the tilt sensor parameter less than the specified value?

0.12 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit of the tilt sensor and the signal circuit of the tilt sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Observe the tilt sensor data parameter with the scan tool.

Is the tilt sensor data parameter greater than the specified value?

4.80 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Disconnect the fused jumper wire.
  2. Measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit of the tilt sensor and the low reference circuit of the tilt sensor.

Is the voltage less than the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Measure the resistance from the low reference circuit of the tilt sensor to a good ground.

Is the resistance less than the specified value?

5 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

7

Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the tilt sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

8

Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the tilt sensor for one of the following conditions:

    • A short to ground
    • A high resistance
    • An open

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 9

9

Test the signal circuit of the tilt sensor for one of the following conditions:

    • A short to ground
    • A high resistance
    • An open

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

10

Test the signal circuit of the tilt sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

11
  1. Disconnect the DPM.
  2. Test the low reference circuit of the tilt sensor for a high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the tilt sensor. 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 17

Go to Step 14

13

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?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

14

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the DPM. Refer to Memory Seat Control Module Replacement in Seats.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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16

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

Did you complete the action?

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Go to Step 17

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17
  1. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does DTC B2880 reset?

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Go to Step 2

System OK