Schematic Reference: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Steering Wheel and Column Connector End Views

DEFINITION: This test applies to a tilt/telescoping steering column that has no movement at all.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

Operate the Tilt/Telescope System.

Does the Tilt/Telescope operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool communicate with the driver position module (DPM)?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Observe the Telescope/Tilt Switch parameter while activating the tilt/telescope switch from the Idle position to the Up, Down, In, and Out positions.

Do the parameters change state as expected?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 13

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Test the B+ voltage circuit of the driver position module (DPM) 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 21

Go to Step 6

Test the ground circuit of the DPM for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 20

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Test the circuit breaker for an open.

Is the circuit breaker OK?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the DPM connector that contains both battery positive circuits and the ground circuit.
3. Test the battery positive circuit for an open or a high resistance.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 15

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the DPM connector that contains both battery positive circuits and the ground circuit.
3. Test the battery positive circuit for a short to ground or an open.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 10

1. Reconnect the DPM connector that contains both battery positive circuits and the ground circuits.
2. Disconnect both the tilt actuator and the telescoping actuator harness connectors from the DPM.
3. Replace the fuse.
4. Turn ignition ON.
5. Using the tilt/telescoping steering column switch, operate the power tilt and telescoping to all positions.

Did the circuit breaker open again?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 11

1. Reconnect the tilt actuator harness connector.
2. Using the power tilt/telescoping steering column switch, operate the power tilt and telescoping to all positions.

Did the circuit breaker open again?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 12

1. Reconnect the actuator harness connector telescope.
2. Using the power tilt/telescoping steering column switch, operate the power tilt and telescoping to all positions.

Did the fuse open again?

Go to Step 17

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

1. Disconnect the tilt/telescope switch at the DPM.
2. Probe each switch signal circuit with a test lamp, while moving the tilt/telescope switch to each position.

Does the test lamp illuminate for all circuits?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 14

Inspect for poor connections at the tilt/telescope 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 21

Go to Step 18

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DPM connector that contains both battery positive circuits and the ground circuit. 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 21

Go to Step 20

Test for a short to ground in the tilt actuator circuits.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 19

Test for a short to ground in the telescoping actuator circuits.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 19

Replace the tilt/telescoping steering column switch. Refer to Telescope Actuator Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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Replace the steering column actuator that caused the circuit breaker to open. Refer to Tilt Motor Replacement or Telescope Actuator Assembly Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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Important: Perform the set up procedure for the DPM.

Replace the DPM. Refer to Control Module References .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 21

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Calibrate the tilt/telescoping column. Refer to Telescoping Steering Column Calibration .

Did you complete the action?

Go to Step 22

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2