There was a thread here a while back where someone had a problem with their telescoping steering column. Basically it wouldn't move through its full range of motion. Someone (I'm sorry i don't remember who) posted a solution that basically consisted of retracting the steering column 6 - 12 times until it "clunks" and then extending it the fuill distance and then retract it again thereby resetting the "stops". Well, my column isn't working and this proces didn't work. I was hoping someone had some suggestions or potential process that would fix the problem before I take it to the dealer. Thanks in advance for any help/advice/solutions.

In fact I would like to take this one step further. Now that I thin kabout it i don;t believe the memory function is working either. is this somehting that can maybe be fixed by disconnecting the battery, waiting awhile and then reconnecting the battery?


joe

 

I think CF member Patches originally posted the following procdure:

Telescoping Steering Column Calibration

Telescoping Soft Stops

After replacement of the seat control module, it is necessary to program the telescoping soft stops. Each soft stop is a programmable end of travel that is set approximately 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) from the mechanical end of travel. The steering column has a soft stop set at each end of the telescoping in/out movement. The system uses soft stops to prevent wear on the system by ensuring that the steering column movement stops before it reaches its mechanical end of travel in any direction. The soft stops are initially programmed at the factory. The stop positions may be reprogrammed, which is necessary any time the seat control module is replaced, as described in the following procedure.

Telescoping Soft Stop Programming Procedure

1] Turn ignition to ON, leaving the engine off.

2] To set the telescoping in soft stop, press the telescoping COLUMN IN switch at least eight times or until the column moves.

3] Press the telescoping COLUMN IN switch and hold the switch until the column travels all the way in, and continue to hold the switch about a second after motion stops at the mechanical end of travel. The soft stop for the column in position is now set. The seat control module automatically goes back to the normal mode of operation.

4] Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN OUT switch, to set the column out position soft stop.

I can't be of much help to you on your suspected memory function problem. The problem could be in any of several places (BCM, SCM, RFA, data circuits, etc.) and I doubt disconnecting and reconnecting the battery would fix that. If you could provide more specific information as to the problem along with any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that may be showing, perhaps someone here might be able to help you. Here's how to run your on-board diagnostics and check for trouble codes:

Corvette Computer Codes and DTC Information
(NOTE: Click on READ MORE toward the bottom of the first page to see all the DTCs for your model year.)

Good Luck!

 

Ran across the following thread going around in C5 General:

Automatic seats issue PLEASE HELP!

Don't know if the reset (see post #16) will help your memory problems, but you might give it a try.

Good luck!

 

Wow, thanks GrayC5

I always wondered what the big deal was with a power telescoping column, I thought the C4's were better............Only because my soft stops were 1" apart . Got it fixed, actually some adjustability now!!

 

Ok Folks,

I finally got it to work. Here is the deal. The colum would ALWAYS retract, the problem was it would only extend about an inch. What I finally did was retract the column 8 - 12 times and then extend it and hold the button out for a while (10 seconds) until the column finally extended all the way out. Thanks to everyone who posted help. I really appreciate it. This forum is the BEST

Oh, by the way, I check the codes and there were none. Nada! Zilch! No current nor historic codes. Kind of scary if you ask me