I took my '04 out of storage and the telescoping steering wheel doesn't work. Can anybody tell me whats wrong? Thank you

 

Does everything else work properly?

 

Yes everything else works just fine. It worked when I put the car away last Sept.

 

Don't know if this will help with your problem, but it has helped some.

Document ID# 794522
2002 Chevrolet Corvette


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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
Turn ignition to ON, leaving the engine off.
To set the telescoping in soft stop, press the telescoping COLUMN IN switch at least eight times or until the column moves.
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.
Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN OUT switch, to set the column out position soft stop.

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Document ID# 794522
2002 Chevrolet Corvette

 

I never replaced my seat control module but I did have the seat out all winter. I tried pressing the in switch around 20 or 30 times but that didn't work, so I tried pressing the out switch the same amount also. Where is the seat control module and is it something that I can replace or should I let a mechanic do it? Thank you for your help

 

Seat control module is under the seat.

 

If you had the seat out, check all the connectors. Also, Soft Stop Programming Procedure sometimes has to be done, even though the SCM hasn't been replaced.

 

Thank you...I will check my connectors and try the program again. Should I push the in button until it moves? I pushed it quite a lot before. Thank you again
Gene

 

This might help:



Notice everything comes from the SCM, except the ground for the switch. Do the seat controls work?

 

Yes my seat controls work just fine. I'll pull my seat tomorrow and check it out. Thank you for helping me.
Gene