steering wheel will not telescope
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Before anything else, try the recalibration procedure 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
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, then release the switch.
3] 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.
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 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
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, then release the switch.
3] 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.
4] Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN OUT switch, to set the column out position soft stop.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Vancouver Washington
Telescoping Steering Column Calibration
I swear, where does Patches keep coming up with this stuff? Every time he gives us a programming fix I make a copy and put it in my big book figuring I'll use it later. I'm about ready to just stop buying gas for my vert and ask Patches for program to keep the tank filled.
I swear, where does Patches keep coming up with this stuff? Every time he gives us a programming fix I make a copy and put it in my big book figuring I'll use it later. I'm about ready to just stop buying gas for my vert and ask Patches for program to keep the tank filled.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 368
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From: Painesville, OH
Worked for me also.
Mine hasn't worked since August. Had some time today so I decided to see if I could figure out why not. First checked for trouble codes and there were none, then read the service manual and finally checked the forum. Should have check the forum first.
Thanks and have a happy new year
Mine hasn't worked since August. Had some time today so I decided to see if I could figure out why not. First checked for trouble codes and there were none, then read the service manual and finally checked the forum. Should have check the forum first.
Thanks and have a happy new year
Originally Posted by Patches
Before anything else, try the recalibration procedure first.
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, then release the switch.
3] 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.
4] Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN OUT switch, to set the column out position soft stop.
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, then release the switch.
3] 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.
4] Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the COLUMN OUT switch, to set the column out position soft stop.
