C5 Telescoping steering stopped working.
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From: Ohatchee Alabama
C5 Telescoping steering stopped working.
2001 C5 Coupe:
Does anyone have any information on the electrical circuit that the telescoping is on? Is there a certain fuse? I've replaced the switch and it still does not work. I'm not seeing anything is the schematics either.
Any Info will be helpful
Thanks in advance
Does anyone have any information on the electrical circuit that the telescoping is on? Is there a certain fuse? I've replaced the switch and it still does not work. I'm not seeing anything is the schematics either.
Any Info will be helpful
Thanks in advance
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
Courtesy of forum member Patches if you don't have the info already. (I've had to this a few times in 25 years . Sometimes it doesn't work on the first few attempts so try a few times).
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.
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.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
Dang. I was hopeful you weren't aware of the reset and you were at the home stretch. Maybe some of the gents with schematics or experience with chasing this issue will chime in. Good luck!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Brea CA
Does you driver seat move? The telescopic function is routed through the seat control module. Check the seat fuses in the passenger foot well.
The steering column control is the blue connector under the driver seat. If you swapped out to a non-C5 seat you will loose the telescopic function.
Gary
The steering column control is the blue connector under the driver seat. If you swapped out to a non-C5 seat you will loose the telescopic function.
Gary
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