Hey there,

99 C-5 Coupe; Telescopic column quit working the other day for NO apparent reason. The wife drove it one day, using her memory setting. Everything worked fine. The next day i get in it, set MY memory,...the seat, mirrors, and AC all set, but the steering column did NOTHING. No movement using the manual button either. This sux. Luckily, it somehow stuck on my setting

Any quick (reset) fixes here? I'm hoping that it's nothing serious.

THANKS in advance for your help.

 

Fuse, maybe???
Check fuse box, passenger side under foot carpet.

 

I don't know if this will fix your problem but to reset the scope function move the scope swich toward you 4-5 times in a row. When I first got my car mine would only move about 1" did this and it gave me full travel.

 

Try the following. I think CF member Patches originally posted this:

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 figure out which fuse is attached to the telescopic steering column.

 

It's controlled by the Driver's Seat Control Module...



I'd check that ground for the switch first! Hope this gets you fixed up!

 

99 C5 here also with telescopic. When it doesn't work (every several weeks) I just rapidly hit the manual switch until it moves. It may take 20-30 times, but it always starts working again. I also get an error code as well.