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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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I have a 99 coupe. The telescoping steering wheel only travels about 1 1/2 inches in and out. Memory setting is off. How do I get additional travel?
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Welcome to the Forum. :cheers:

I do not have that option but someone who does will be along shortly...


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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 01:55 PM
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Try resetting the soft stops with this procedure.

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 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) 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, then release the switch.
Press the telescoping COLUMN IN switch and hold the switch until the column travels all the way up, 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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