Telescopic column won't adjust
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From: Hollywood Florida
Telescopic column won't adjust
I have a 2000 C5 6sp coupe and the steering column won't adjust. It used to work but ya know it's not something you use everyday. Any thoughts would be welcomed.
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When you say "won't adjust" are you referring to it won't telescope in and out? If so, it likely needs to be reset.
You can do this by turning the key to "on", engine not on. Then tapping the telescope button forward 8 times and holding it a few seconds, then back 8 times, then holding it a few seconds. After that it should work as usual. If it doesnt try it again.
If the reset doesnt work check your power seat wire connectors. The blue connector gets gummed up and this connector to the seat impacts the telescoping function.
You can do this by turning the key to "on", engine not on. Then tapping the telescope button forward 8 times and holding it a few seconds, then back 8 times, then holding it a few seconds. After that it should work as usual. If it doesnt try it again.
If the reset doesnt work check your power seat wire connectors. The blue connector gets gummed up and this connector to the seat impacts the telescoping function.
Last edited by Johnny Hardcore; Oct 25, 2020 at 10:23 AM.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 44
Likes: 3
From: Hollywood Florida
When you say "won't adjust" are you referring to it won't telescope in and out? If so, it likely needs to be reset.
You can do this by turning the key to "on", engine not on. Then tapping the telescope button forward 8 times and holding it a few seconds, then back 8 times, then holding it a few seconds. After that it should work as usual. If it doesnt try it again.
If the reset doesnt work check your power seat wire connectors. The blue connector gets gummed up and this connector to the seat impacts the telescoping function.
You can do this by turning the key to "on", engine not on. Then tapping the telescope button forward 8 times and holding it a few seconds, then back 8 times, then holding it a few seconds. After that it should work as usual. If it doesnt try it again.
If the reset doesnt work check your power seat wire connectors. The blue connector gets gummed up and this connector to the seat impacts the telescoping function.
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