Steering Column Position Sensor?
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Steering Column Position Sensor?
Or something like that...what is it?
My vette is throwing codes and the dealer says this is what is needed to be replaced.
My vette is throwing codes and the dealer says this is what is needed to be replaced.
6th Gear
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From: new york ny
I have a 2003 vert and last week the steering column stopped telescoping in and out. It is stuck in one place. Is this the same problem? I put in c5r nonpop-up headlights last week. They don't use the connections for the pop up motors. I wonder if this is related. HMMM!
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
The steering position sensor is near the base of the steering column and registers relative rotaional positions of the steering wheel to the computer. This sensor is often the source of trouble codes when the steering column was incorrectly reassembled during serice. Usually the problem is that the column is rotated one full turn in one direction or the other relative to it's original position.
As far as restoring the telescoping function:
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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As far as restoring the telescoping function:
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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