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Nov 21, 2009 | 03:24 PM

ktmessner

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telescopic steering

telescopic steering adjustment doesn 't always works when i want it to. what could be the problem.

Nov 22, 2009 | 06:47 PM

dgrant3830

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If you have re-memorized the steering wheel position stops which is simple to do and its still messing up, then look at the blue 8-pin connector under the driver's seat as all the power and position feedback goes through that connector. Make sure its dry and clean.

Nov 23, 2009 | 11:29 AM

AJay

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I have been living with this problem for the last 7 years. Every time I took the car to the dealer under warranty it would work perfectly. Never got it fixed and it only does it intermittently.

Nov 23, 2009 | 05:24 PM

dgrant3830

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AJay

I have been living with this problem for the last 7 years. Every time I took the car to the dealer under warranty it would work perfectly. Never got it fixed and it only does it intermittently.

In your case, look at that connector.

Nov 23, 2009 | 05:46 PM

AJay

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Will do. Thanks

Nov 23, 2009 | 06:34 PM

ALLEGRO

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I would also add to work the switch a few times, as that too could just be dirty and not always flowing enough voltage.

Good luck

Nov 23, 2009 | 07:49 PM

dgrant3830

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The memory on the telescoping steering wheel is set by first pushing the switch down several times till the column bottoms out all the way, then push and hold for like 3 seconds. Do the same thing coming all the way back out....hold again for like 3 seconds. Someone else please correct me if I got that wrong.

Nov 23, 2009 | 08:38 PM

byronhunter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dgrant3830

dgrant. you got it right

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From the Service Manual:
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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.