Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC B2880 01: Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B2880 06: Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open

DTC B2880 5A: Tilt Position Sensor Circuit Plausibility Failure

DTC B2880 61: Tilt Position Sensor Actuator Stuck

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open/High Resistance	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
5 Volt Reference	B2860 06, B2880 06	B2860 06, B2880 06	B2860 01, B2880 01	--
Steering Column Tilt Sensor Signal	B2880 06	B2880 06	B2880 01	B2880 5A
Steering Column Telescope Sensor Signal	B2860 06	B2860 06	B2860 01	B2860 5A
Steering Column Tilt Motor Control - Up	B2880 61	B2880 61	B2880 61	--
Steering Column Tilt Motor Control - Down	B2880 61	B2880 61	B2880 61	--
Steering Column Telescope Motor Control - Forward	B2860 61	B2860 61	B2860 61	--
Steering Column Telescope Motor Control - Reverse	B2860 61	B2860 61	B2860 61	--
Low Reference	--	B2860 06, B2880 06	B2860 01	--

Circuit Description

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

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B2880 01

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

B2880 06

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

B2880 5A

An incorrect steering column tilt sensor signal voltage is seen.

B2880 61

The steering column tilt sensor signal voltage does not change when the telescope actuator is commanded.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Steering column tilt operation are suspended.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

Diagnostic Aids

The power column features such as the power tilt/telescope switch, tilt/telescope actuator, and tilt/actuator assembly are all internal to the steering column assembly. These items are non-serviceable and a steering column replacement needs to be done upon the failure of any of these components.

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Tilt Up Switch and Tilt Down Switch parameters while cycling the tilt/telescope switch between the TILT UP and TILT DOWN positions. The parameters should cycle between Active and Inactive.

⇒	If the parameters do not cycle between the specified values, refer to Steering Column Tilt/Telescoping Inoperative

2. Observe the scan tool Tilt Sensor parameter. The reading should be between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.

⇒	If not within the specified range, refer to Tilt Sensor Circuit Malfunction.

3. Command the column to tilt up and down using the tilt/telescope switch. The column should move up and down.

⇒	If the column does not operate as specified, refer to Tilt Actuator Circuit Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Tilt Sensor Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the tilt actuator.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 2.0 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal C and ground.

⇒	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.

⇒	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.

4. Verify the scan tool Tilt Sensor parameter is less than 0.2 volt.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the MSM.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal C. Verify the scan tool Tilt Sensor parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.

⇒	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.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the steering column.

Tilt Actuator Circuit Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the tilt actuator.
2. Install a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and the control circuit terminal B.
3. Command the column to tilt up and down using the tilt/telescope switch. The test lamp should illuminate with each command.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test both control circuits for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the MSM.

4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the steering column.

Component Testing

Tilt Actuator

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the tilt actuator.
2. Test for less than 2.0 ohms between the control terminal A and the control terminal B.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, replace the steering column.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.