2015 - Steering wheel telescoping no longer functional
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2015 - Steering wheel telescoping no longer functional
Just picked up a 2015 and noticed that the steering wheel will not telescope in/out. It will move up/down. Any idea how to fix this?
FYI, I did disconnect the battery for a while to see if that would resolve it. No luck.
FYI, I did disconnect the battery for a while to see if that would resolve it. No luck.
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Moving this to C7 Tech for some assistance.
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Heel & Toe
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I was able to get the car into the dealer today (luckily had a small warranty on it from the dealer I purchased it from a few weeks ago). Sounds like it needs a new telescoping motor actuator to go along with the leaking belt tensioner they need to replace.
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If you have access to a GM MDI2 diagnostic scanner (or an equivalent) there are two DTSs that might apply to your issue.
B285A 39: Steering Column Position Module Internal Malfunction
B285A 4B: Steering Column Position Module Calibration Not Learned
In addition to five pages of diagnostic procedures for those DTCs, the FSM also has five additional pages of diagnostic procedures for issues that don't generate DTCs.
Bill
B285A 39: Steering Column Position Module Internal Malfunction
B285A 4B: Steering Column Position Module Calibration Not Learned
In addition to five pages of diagnostic procedures for those DTCs, the FSM also has five additional pages of diagnostic procedures for issues that don't generate DTCs.
Bill
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This was my solution
What finally worked for me was tapping the telescoping motor with the handle of a screwdriver. Motor most likely got stuck because it has not been used for years. From now on I will be moving my steering wheel all the way forward then back every few weeks or months to prevent this from happening again.
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