My telescopic steering wheel just stopped moving. It was working then when I got out of the car it did not move. Is there a fuse for this? If so where is it?

Is it possible something else could be wrong?

Thanks,

USRob

 

there is some proceedure on how to reset the "soft stops" built into the electric telescoping mechanism. I think you have to push the **** back 5 times then forward 5 times, or something similiar. Perhaps someone will chime in who knows more about it. When I bought my '01, it would only move about an inch back and forth, tried the reset proceedure and it works fine now.

 

Here is the fix.

Thanks to all.

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


this is from Zilla

 

This site is awesome. I just purchased a 99 and the telescoping steering was not functioning and after following the procedure it now works.

Is there a technique for resetting the drivers side seat adjustment stops? It seem the drivers seat will go back too far but won't go up far enough.


Bill

 

WOW you guys are the greatest. I had the same problem. Fixed first try. Thanks

 

There is a 7-pin connector under the driver's seat. The pins get loose. This is where the telescoping column power and position feedback go through.