Telescopic Steering column Sticking
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2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: mclean va
Telescopic Steering column Sticking
Hello,
I got in my car today to drive home and the column moved about two hairs then stopped. It does move back to default start since I do have
Seat Entry turned on.
Is this a return to GM for fix or can I fix it myself?
Thanks
I got in my car today to drive home and the column moved about two hairs then stopped. It does move back to default start since I do have
Seat Entry turned on.
Is this a return to GM for fix or can I fix it myself?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
I had this same problem and fortunetly had it serviced under warranty.
Took them 2 days to get whatever part in for it.
Problem with steering column Actuator - shorted
replaced 26061673 actuator
Took them 2 days to get whatever part in for it.
Problem with steering column Actuator - shorted
replaced 26061673 actuator
Last edited by Got uid0; Jul 14, 2004 at 06:21 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Just in case it just needs a reset, try this first:
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.
© Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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.
© Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Baytown TX
telescoping wheel problem
I am having the same problem!!! Friday, everything was fine, and I got in the car Sat morning, and just as you said, it moved just a bit and stopped! 
Unfortunately, I do not have an extended warranty and will have to remedy this problem myself...I'll try the reprogramming recomendation and see what happens. Hopefully, this will not turn out to be an expensive repair 
If anyone has recommendations, please HELP!
Unfortunately, I do not have an extended warranty and will have to remedy this problem myself...I'll try the reprogramming recomendation and see what happens. Hopefully, this will not turn out to be an expensive repair If anyone has recommendations, please HELP!
